Yoky Matsuoka
Keynote Speaker: Computer Scientist, Roboticist & Technology Entrepreneur; Founder & CEO at Yohana; Former CTO at Nest; Co-Founder of Google X
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Categories:User Experience (UX), Technology, Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Futurism, Business, Ethics & Integrity, Business Growth, Leadership, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Inspirational, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Women in Tech, Research & Exploration
Yoky Matsuoka Biography
Yoky Matsuoka is a computer scientist, roboticist, and entrepreneur whose career encompasses academia, Silicon Valley technology companies, and entrepreneurial ventures. Matsuoka earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science and Ph.D. in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. Her academic career included positions as an endowed professor at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Washington, where she founded and directed the Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering and the Neurobotics Laboratory, focusing on developing devices to restore human sensation and movement. During this period, Matsuoka developed a modern robotic hand.
Matsuoka has received several honors, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the IEEE Early Career Award in Robotics and Automation, and the MacArthur Fellowship. With support from the MacArthur Fellowship, she established the YokyWorks Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with physical and learning challenges. Her work has also been recognized by Popular Science Magazine as one of "The Brilliant Ten."
Matsuoka has held leadership roles at major technology companies, including serving as vice president at Google's healthcare organization, chief technology officer at Nest, head of innovation and co-founder of Google X, senior executive at Apple, and chief executive officer of Quanttus, a wearable health technology startup. Her expertise spans artificial intelligence, software engineering, robotics, user experience, and machine learning. Matsuoka has been featured on Forbes' 50 Over 50: Innovation list and Inc.'s Top Female Founders list.
Matsuoka is the founder and chief executive officer of Yohana, an independently led subsidiary of Panasonic focused on developing consumer technology products and services that support health and well-being. Yohana's family concierge service assists parents by managing tasks such as bookings, deliveries, and appointments, utilizing both human specialists and artificial intelligence. In addition to leading Yohana, Matsuoka serves as managing executive officer of Panasonic Corporation and oversees global innovation initiatives. Her work has been covered by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Financial Times, TechCrunch, and Wired.
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Yoky Matsuoka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as User Experience (UX), Technology, Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Futurism, Business, Ethics & Integrity, Business Growth, Leadership, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Inspirational, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Women in Tech and Research & Exploration.
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Yoky Matsuoka generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Yoky Matsuoka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including User Experience (UX), Technology and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Yoky Matsuoka for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Yoky Matsuoka generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Allie K. Miller, Fei-Fei Li and Cassie Kozyrkov. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Yoky Matsuoka for an upcoming event.
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Google X co-founder Yoky Matsuoka returns to Nest
Silicon Valley's most in-demand robotics professor has returned to Alphabet Inc.'s Nest. As Recode reports Monday, Yoky Matsuoka will step back into the ...
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Nest has hired back robotics whiz Yoky Matsuoka as CTO - Recode
Google's parent Alphabet is gaining back a robotics whiz — again: The company confirms that Yoky Matsuoka, who left in 2015, is coming back as CTO of Nest, ...
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How much does it cost to book Yoky Matsuoka for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Yoky Matsuoka, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Yoky Matsuoka are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Yoky Matsuoka, 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 Yoky Matsuoka speak about?
Yoky Matsuoka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as User Experience (UX), Technology, Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Futurism, Business, Ethics & Integrity, Business Growth, Leadership, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Inspirational, Artificial Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Women in Tech and Research & Exploration. -
Where does Yoky Matsuoka travel from?
Yoky Matsuoka generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Yoky Matsuoka?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Yoky Matsuoka 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 Yoky Matsuoka 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 Yoky Matsuoka 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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