Stephen Kaufer

Stephen Kaufer

Keynote Speaker: Founder & Former CEO of TripAdvisor

Stephen Kaufer Biography

Stephen Kaufer co-founded Tripadvisor in 2000 with the mission to help travelers around the world plan and book the perfect trip. Since then, Tripadvisor has grown into the largest travel site in the world.

Prior to co-founding Tripadvisor, Kaufer was president of CDS, Inc., an independent software vendor, and prior to that, he was co-founder and vice president of engineering of CenterLine Software. Kaufer loves tech and holds several software patents. Over the years he has also been honored to win a number of awards for entrepreneurship and leadership in the travel industry including being inducted into the 2015 British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame, receiving the 2015 Pioneer Award by the International Society of Hospitality Consultants and the 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Kaufer sits on the board of directors at CarGurus and the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation. He is also a fan of his brother-in-law's robot sculptures at Lipson Robotics.

Kaufer retired from Tripadvisor in July of 2022, and is now looking for interesting Board opportunities (public and private), angel investing opportunities, as well as ideas for his next startup (not in hospitality).

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Stephen Kaufer Videos

Interview with Founder and retiring CEO of TripAdvisor - Steve Kaufer
Tripadvisor Stephen Kaufer at Skift Global Forum 2021

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What topics does Stephen Kaufer speak about?

Stephen Kaufer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Adventure, Finance, Inventors, Computer Science and Engineering.

Where does Stephen Kaufer travel from?

Stephen Kaufer generally travels from Newton, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Stephen Kaufer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Leadership and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen Kaufer for live events is $100,000 - $200,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stephen Kaufer generally travels from Newton, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brian Kelly, R "Ray" Wang and Shegun Otulana. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen Kaufer for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 31/05/2025.

Stephen Kaufer Videos

Interview with Founder and retiring CEO of TripAdvisor - Steve Kaufer
Tripadvisor Stephen Kaufer at Skift Global Forum 2021
  • How do I book Stephen Kaufer to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stephen Kaufer for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stephen Kaufer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stephen Kaufer or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Stephen Kaufer for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Stephen Kaufer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $100,000 - $200,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stephen Kaufer, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stephen Kaufer speak about?

    Stephen Kaufer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Adventure, Finance, Inventors, Computer Science and Engineering.
  • Where does Stephen Kaufer travel from?

    Stephen Kaufer generally travels from Newton, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Stephen Kaufer?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stephen Kaufer for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen Kaufer for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stephen Kaufer or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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