Steve Lerch
Keynote Speaker: Former Google Executive & Global Advocate for Driving Meaningful Transformation Through People-Centered Innovation
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Steve Lerch Biography
Steve Lerch is an award-winning international public speaker, consultant, and former Google Executive, and has become a highly respected voice in the world of digital strategy, marketing, consumer behavior, and innovation.
While at Google, Lerch served as a digital strategy advisor to prominent brands like GoPro and Roku, respected nonprofits like the YMCA and Save the Children, and even major branches of the Federal Government, like the Census and FEMA. He spent years helping hundreds of organizations better understand their customers, tell more compelling stories, and leverage data more strategically.
In addition to building digital marketing strategies, Lerch also served as a Culture and Innovation Evangelist during his time at Google. In this role, Lerch was one of the first voices heard by hundreds of new employees, teaching them about the important cultural building blocks that drive innovation and that have led to Google’s success.
Lerch leverages his nine years at Google serving as a digital strategy consultant to dozens of the world’s most well-known brands to bring independent consulting services to companies of all sizes and across all industries. He offers an outside perspective on a company’s vision and strategy, challenges organizations to evolve past strategies, and helps brands embrace a digital-first world. His many areas of focus include marketing, digital/web/social strategy, customer insights, attribution, strategic planning, and team dynamics.
When on a stage, Lerch's high-energy style perfectly blends humor, inspirational stories, and actionable advice, which makes him a perfect choice for larger, more aspirational keynote addresses as well as more specific breakout and education sessions. Lerch is obsessed with data, patterns, and trends, but believes data isn’t useful when it’s boring.
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Steve Lerch Speaking Topics
In this high-energy, insightful, and fun exploration of innovation, Steve Lerch, a former Google Executive and Innovation Evangelist, reveals the strategies driving the most innovative organizations, and how those strategies can be applied to any business, regardless of size, industry, or budget.
Lerch emphasizes that innovation is not about technology; it's about empowering every individual to contribute. To voice their unique perspectives and ideas. It’s about moving fast, learning as you go, and always iterating. Through captivating stories and real-world examples, he’ll challenge your audience's assumptions about what’s possible, for themselves, their teams, and the world.
This isn't just a lecture; it's an interactive experience filled with humor, inspirational stories, pop culture, and thought-provoking questions that will leave you feeling energized and ready to transform your organization's approach to innovation.
If you're looking for a speech that will motivate your group, spark creativity, and provide practical strategies for fostering a culture of innovation, then look no further. Steve Lerch's Innovation Leadership is the key to unlocking your organization's true potential.
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language than your customers? In this engaging and insightful presentation, Steve Lerch, former Google executive, decodes the modern consumer – their behaviors, motivations, and how to connect with them authentically. Not to mention why they’re so obsessed with some viral trend or TikTok dance that you’ve never heard of, and how learning about these obsessions can open the door to connecting with any potential customer.
Lerch blends humor, pop culture, and insightful data to challenge your assumptions about today's consumers. He reveals the power of free digital tools to tap into real-time consumer interests and provides actionable strategies to cut through the digital clutter.
Learn how to:
- Understand the evolving consumer landscape: Why "different" doesn't mean "worse" when it comes to cultural shifts.
- Craft compelling messages: See how brands like Chipotle and United Airlines leverage viral trends for maximum impact.
- Utilize free tools for market research: Uncover the secrets hidden in Google search data and advertising trends.
Feeling overwhelmed by the AI revolution? Don't worry, you don't need to be a tech genius (not even close) to harness the power of artificial intelligence! Join Steve Lerch, former Google executive, on a captivating journey into the practical side of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
In this eye-opening and accessible presentation, Lerch cuts through the jargon and demystifies AI for everyone, regardless of your technical background. Through real-world use cases, fun examples, and a simple playbook, he'll show you how AI can revolutionize your work or even your personal life.
Discover how to:
- Boost your productivity: Learn how AI can simplify complex tasks, generate creative content, and even provide personalized coaching.
- Unlock new possibilities: Explore the fascinating world of AI-powered tools, from chatbots to image generators, and see how they can spark your imagination.
- Supercharge your career: Gain a competitive edge by leveraging AI to streamline your work, improve your decision-making, and deliver exceptional results.
No one knows what the future of technology will look like, but one thing we do know is that AI will continue to get better, spread further, and increasingly become a required tool for anyone in the working world. If you’re ready to take the first steps and increase your comfort with artificial intelligence, this talk is for you.
This speech can be customized for your audience/event, with specific AI use case examples based on the industries and job functions of your attendees.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Steve Lerch 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 Steve Lerch, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Steve Lerch or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Steve Lerch for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Steve Lerch, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Steve Lerch are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Steve Lerch, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Steve Lerch speak about?
Steve Lerch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Business Leadership, Business Coaching, Business Growth, Marketing, Customer Experience, E-Commerce, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Business Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Peak Performance and Workshop.
Where does Steve Lerch travel from?
Steve Lerch generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Steve Lerch?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Steve Lerch 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Steve Lerch 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 Steve Lerch 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.
Steve Lerch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Storytelling, Business Leadership and Business Coaching. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steve Lerch for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Steve Lerch generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stan Phelps, Jon Lakefish and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steve Lerch for an upcoming event.
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Steve Lerch Speaking Topics
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Innovation Leadership: Inspiring People to Think Differently
In this high-energy, insightful, and fun exploration of innovation, Steve Lerch, a former Google Executive and Innovation Evangelist, reveals the strategies driving the most innovative organizations, and how those strategies can be applied to any business, regardless of size, industry, or budget.
Lerch emphasizes that innovation is not about technology; it's about empowering every individual to contribute. To voice their unique perspectives and ideas. It’s about moving fast, learning as you go, and always iterating. Through captivating stories and real-world examples, he’ll challenge your audience's assumptions about what’s possible, for themselves, their teams, and the world.
This isn't just a lecture; it's an interactive experience filled with humor, inspirational stories, pop culture, and thought-provoking questions that will leave you feeling energized and ready to transform your organization's approach to innovation.
If you're looking for a speech that will motivate your group, spark creativity, and provide practical strategies for fostering a culture of innovation, then look no further. Steve Lerch's Innovation Leadership is the key to unlocking your organization's true potential.
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Influencing Modern Consumers: Building Connections and Sales in the Age of Memes, GIFs, and Selfies
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language than your customers? In this engaging and insightful presentation, Steve Lerch, former Google executive, decodes the modern consumer – their behaviors, motivations, and how to connect with them authentically. Not to mention why they’re so obsessed with some viral trend or TikTok dance that you’ve never heard of, and how learning about these obsessions can open the door to connecting with any potential customer.
Lerch blends humor, pop culture, and insightful data to challenge your assumptions about today's consumers. He reveals the power of free digital tools to tap into real-time consumer interests and provides actionable strategies to cut through the digital clutter.
Learn how to:
- Understand the evolving consumer landscape: Why "different" doesn't mean "worse" when it comes to cultural shifts.
- Craft compelling messages: See how brands like Chipotle and United Airlines leverage viral trends for maximum impact.
- Utilize free tools for market research: Uncover the secrets hidden in Google search data and advertising trends.
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AI for All: Simple Stories and Practical Strategies to Embrace Artificial Intelligence
Feeling overwhelmed by the AI revolution? Don't worry, you don't need to be a tech genius (not even close) to harness the power of artificial intelligence! Join Steve Lerch, former Google executive, on a captivating journey into the practical side of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.
In this eye-opening and accessible presentation, Lerch cuts through the jargon and demystifies AI for everyone, regardless of your technical background. Through real-world use cases, fun examples, and a simple playbook, he'll show you how AI can revolutionize your work or even your personal life.
Discover how to:
- Boost your productivity: Learn how AI can simplify complex tasks, generate creative content, and even provide personalized coaching.
- Unlock new possibilities: Explore the fascinating world of AI-powered tools, from chatbots to image generators, and see how they can spark your imagination.
- Supercharge your career: Gain a competitive edge by leveraging AI to streamline your work, improve your decision-making, and deliver exceptional results.
No one knows what the future of technology will look like, but one thing we do know is that AI will continue to get better, spread further, and increasingly become a required tool for anyone in the working world. If you’re ready to take the first steps and increase your comfort with artificial intelligence, this talk is for you.
This speech can be customized for your audience/event, with specific AI use case examples based on the industries and job functions of your attendees.
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How do I book Steve Lerch to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Steve Lerch 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 Steve Lerch, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Steve Lerch or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Steve Lerch for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Steve Lerch, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Steve Lerch are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Steve Lerch, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Steve Lerch speak about?
Steve Lerch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Business Leadership, Business Coaching, Business Growth, Marketing, Customer Experience, E-Commerce, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Business Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Peak Performance and Workshop. -
Where does Steve Lerch travel from?
Steve Lerch generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Steve Lerch?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Steve Lerch 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Steve Lerch 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 Steve Lerch 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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