David Siegel is an author, startup founder, and investor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business. He is an authority on AI and its impact on commerce and society. He is the world’s first web designer, having started one of the first digital agencies in San Francisco in... Read more
The Death of Websites: David Siegel on AI's New Economy
A Smart Idea Nobody Wanted l David Siegel
A forward-looking exploration of how artificial intelligence, automation and digital infrastructure are transforming commerce, value creation and competitive advantage.
What it takes to transition from traditional business models to AI-driven organisations — including strategy, experimentation and executive decision-making.
Why platform economies create winner-take-all dynamics, and how leaders can navigate concentration of power, competition and innovation.
A clear, practical assessment of what AI can and cannot do today — and where leaders should focus their attention and investment.
How organisations can adopt AI responsibly, balancing automation with human judgement, accountability and long-term societal impact.
How executives can make confident decisions in fast-moving environments, adapt to emerging technologies and prepare their organisations for what’s next.
David Siegel is an author, startup founder, and investor working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business. He is an authority on AI and its impact on commerce and society. He is the world’s first web designer, having started one of the first digital agencies in San Francisco in 1994.
He is the author of five books on the Internet and business, most of which have been international bestsellers. His most recent book was Pull, about the fundamental shift from pushing products and services to pulling them. Siegel has been a strategy consultant to large corporations and start-ups. He now has a venture studio creating new AI startups for the agentic economy.
David Siegel has given over 200 professional speeches to audiences from Aukland to Reykjavik to online. He is a stimulating addition to any off-site or high-level discussion of the future. His mission is to help companies make the transition from the world of person-to-person commerce to the machine economy that is just on the horizon.
Siegel helps companies understand the basics of AI and how to transition to an AI-first company. He uses real-world examples to show what’s happening now, what to focus on, and where to begin experimenting. He also offers advisory programs to help get your entire company up to speed.
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David Siegel's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for David tailored to your event.
David Siegel speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Future & Technology, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with David to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book David Siegel for events worldwide, subject to David's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether David Siegel is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what David can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief David Siegel on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what David can offer.
David Siegel delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
David Siegel's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Future & Technology, Technology. To get a clear sense of David's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
David Siegel can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Digital, Entrepreneurs, Future & Technology, Technology is relevant. Details of David's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what David Siegel is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with David Siegel, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check David's current availability for your dates.