Zack Kass
Keynote Speaker: Global AI Advisor, Author & Researcher, Co-Founder of Korza, and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI
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Zack Kass Biography
Zack Kass is a global AI advisor, researcher, keynote speaker, Co-Founder & President of Korza, the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, and bestselling author of "The Next RenAIssance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential." At OpenAI, Kass led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions.
As an executive advisor, he has personally advised leaders spanning dozens of industries in 124 cities across 20 countries. He works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and leadership teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help leaders deploy AI at scale and navigate the rapidly evolving landscape.
His mission is to ensure that individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by making AI technology both understandable and actionable. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI, with insights featured in Fortune, Newsweek, CNN, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.
Beyond his advisory work, Kass collaborates with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Virginia, studying the future of work and intelligence. He is also the AI for Conservation Fellow at Conservation International.
He holds a BA in Computer Science and History from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently lives in Santa Barbara, California with his family.
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Zack Kass Speaking Topics
A dynamic, conversation-driven Fireside/Q&A session tailored to the questions that matter most to your audience. Drawing on his experience at the forefront of AI and advising leaders across industries, Zack applies his perspective to the specific forces shaping your organization, industry, and community. From the future of work and education to leadership, economic opportunity, and the societal implications of increasingly capable AI, no two conversations are the same. Moderated by a host or driven directly by audience questions, the session gives participants the opportunity to explore the issues most relevant to them and hear Zack think through what they mean in real time.
AI is the most powerful tool we've ever built for expanding human potential and human flourishing. But that outcome isn't guaranteed. Rather than painting a utopian or dystopian future, Zack draws on 15+ years at the frontier of AI to demonstrate how technology expands what's possible, but human choice determines where it leads. This talk is followed by an open Q&A session designed to address the specific questions and strategic choices facing your audience today, leaving them with practical frameworks, renewed optimism, and a compelling reason to build the future.
If you could automate everything in your life and business, where would you stop? Zack introduces the Automation Boundary, a framework for distinguishing between the friction that holds us back and the friction that helps us grow. Rather than asking what AI can automate, he explores what it should and should not, and why the answer will shape the future of work, education, relationships, and society. This presentation is capped off by a live Q&A where he applies these concepts directly to your sector's pressing challenges, leaving audiences with a clear model for deciding what to automate and what to preserve.
While most organizations focus on deploying new tools, intelligent transformation requires a more fundamental question: what becomes possible when intelligence is no longer the constraint? Drawing on years spent advising Fortune 500 executives navigating AI adoption, Zack explores how leaders can rethink not only how work gets done, but where people create value, and what their organizations can become. He addresses the professional identity shifts that make transformation difficult and shows leaders how to build trust, accountability, and agency with their teams. Zack’s keynote is followed by a live, consultative Q&A where he applies these concepts directly to your sector's pressing challenges and real-time audience questions, leaving audiences with practical frameworks for turning abundant intelligence into progress.
How do I book Zack Kass to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Zack Kass for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Zack Kass speak about?
Zack Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Creativity and TED.
Where does Zack Kass travel from?
Zack Kass generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Zack Kass?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Zack Kass 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 Zack Kass for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Zack Kass 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.
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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.
Zack Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology, Innovation and Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Zack Kass generally travels from Santa Barbara, 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, Ian Beacraft and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Zack Kass for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Zack Kass Speaking Topics
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The Intelligence Briefing
A dynamic, conversation-driven Fireside/Q&A session tailored to the questions that matter most to your audience. Drawing on his experience at the forefront of AI and advising leaders across industries, Zack applies his perspective to the specific forces shaping your organization, industry, and community. From the future of work and education to leadership, economic opportunity, and the societal implications of increasingly capable AI, no two conversations are the same. Moderated by a host or driven directly by audience questions, the session gives participants the opportunity to explore the issues most relevant to them and hear Zack think through what they mean in real time.
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The Next RenAIssance
AI is the most powerful tool we've ever built for expanding human potential and human flourishing. But that outcome isn't guaranteed. Rather than painting a utopian or dystopian future, Zack draws on 15+ years at the frontier of AI to demonstrate how technology expands what's possible, but human choice determines where it leads. This talk is followed by an open Q&A session designed to address the specific questions and strategic choices facing your audience today, leaving them with practical frameworks, renewed optimism, and a compelling reason to build the future.
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The Automation Boundary
If you could automate everything in your life and business, where would you stop? Zack introduces the Automation Boundary, a framework for distinguishing between the friction that holds us back and the friction that helps us grow. Rather than asking what AI can automate, he explores what it should and should not, and why the answer will shape the future of work, education, relationships, and society. This presentation is capped off by a live Q&A where he applies these concepts directly to your sector's pressing challenges, leaving audiences with a clear model for deciding what to automate and what to preserve.
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Intelligent Transformation
While most organizations focus on deploying new tools, intelligent transformation requires a more fundamental question: what becomes possible when intelligence is no longer the constraint? Drawing on years spent advising Fortune 500 executives navigating AI adoption, Zack explores how leaders can rethink not only how work gets done, but where people create value, and what their organizations can become. He addresses the professional identity shifts that make transformation difficult and shows leaders how to build trust, accountability, and agency with their teams. Zack’s keynote is followed by a live, consultative Q&A where he applies these concepts directly to your sector's pressing challenges and real-time audience questions, leaving audiences with practical frameworks for turning abundant intelligence into progress.
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Zack Kass Videos
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Zack Kass Reviews
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Starshot - Jul 31 2026
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U.S. Venture - Apr 13 2026
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Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. o/b/o Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - Feb 12 2026
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Zack was a great choice of keynote for our meeting. His presentation was engaging and well received. He (and the team) were also so easy to work with. Thank you!
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Automatiq - May 14 2025
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Zack Kass News
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AI Futurist Zack Kass Joins UVA McIntire as Executive-in-Residence
mong other important contributions, Kass will develop coursework about the use of generative AI in early careers and leveraging it in the workplace; meet with students via guest lectures, workshops, seminars, and networking events; participate in McIntire signature events; and contribute to research initiatives.
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How do I book Zack Kass to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Zack Kass 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 Zack Kass, 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 Zack Kass or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Zack Kass for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Zack Kass, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Zack Kass, 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 Zack Kass speak about?
Zack Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology, Innovation, Business, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, Creativity and TED. -
Where does Zack Kass travel from?
Zack Kass generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Zack Kass?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Zack Kass 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 Zack Kass 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 Zack Kass 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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