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Keynote SpeakerJared Cohen

Founder of Google Ideas, Chief Advisor to Alphabet Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt & CEO of Jigsaw

Jared Cohen is a foreign policy expert, technologist, presidential historian, and New York Times Bestselling author of five books. His expertise covers a unique blend of macro-level geopolitics and American politics. Jared is at the center of technology and how it is changing the world. As the founder and director... Read more

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Popular Talks by Jared Cohen

  • Bringing Government & Big Organizations into the 21st Century
  • Technological Revolution
  • Transformation
  • Emerging World & Macro Trends in Geopolitics
  • Leadership in Times of Crisis
  • The Digital Age

Biography

Jared Cohen is a foreign policy expert, technologist, presidential historian, and New York Times Bestselling author of five books. His expertise covers a unique blend of macro-level geopolitics and American politics.

Jared is at the center of technology and how it is changing the world. As the founder and director of CEO of Jigsaw (previously known as Google Ideas), he is at the forefront of using technology to tackle some of the toughest global challenges. As a former advisor to two secretaries of state and having visited more than 100 countries (including North Korea and Iran), Cohen is able to look around the corner and shed light on both the next big technological innovations and how it impacts our world, our businesses, and our lives. Whether he is interviewing former extremists or meeting with the Pope in Rome, Cohen brings his expertise to bear on some of the most challenging problems of our time.

Technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of our lives, especially business, communication, entertainment, and politics. There has never been a more important time to understand how technology is transforming your industry or organization, and there are few people better qualified to illuminate what the future holds than Cohen. His New York Times bestselling book The New Digital Age, co-authored with Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, gazes into a world where everything is digital and offers predictions about what our future holds. Named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People,” Cohen has spent his entire career using technology to solve seemingly intractable problems.

After studying at Stanford and oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, Cohen became the youngest person to serve in the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, the elite group of thinkers that advise the Secretary of State on pressing global issues. In 2010 he was recruited by Google’s then-CEO Eric Schmidt, whom Cohen currently advises, to create Google Ideas, Google’s influential think tank that expanded to become the technology incubator known as Jigsaw and housed in Google’s parent Company, Alphabet Inc.

Jared Cohen’s keynotes are electrifying, inspiring, and relevant. Every business and industry would benefit form better understanding the technology that is transforming our world – for better of for worse – and no one tells that story with more insight, humor, and poise than Cohen. He draws on his extensive travel with dazzling first-hand accounts and simplifies some of the most important trends in technology to reveal how these difficult issues matter for your organization. Cohen’s anecdotes are famous and will leave your audience shocked by their newfound understanding of the technology they use and the world that they inhabit.

His insights are relevant for all audiences and industries, and the topics at hand have never been more important. As the world become increasingly more complex, Cohen offers an illuminating and entertaining glimpse into our future

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How to book Jared Cohen as a keynote speaker

How do I book Jared Cohen for a keynote speech?

You can book Jared Cohen through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jared's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Jared Cohen's speaking fees?

Jared Cohen'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 Jared tailored to your event.

What topics does Jared Cohen speak about?

Jared Cohen speaks on Authors, Behaviour, Digital, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jared to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Jared Cohen available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Jared Cohen for events worldwide, subject to Jared's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Jared Cohen deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jared Cohen is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Jared Cohen?

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 Jared can accommodate.

Can Jared Cohen tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Jared Cohen 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 Jared can offer.

What languages does Jared Cohen present in?

Jared Cohen 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.

What makes Jared Cohen a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Jared Cohen's areas of expertise include Authors, Behaviour, Digital, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Jared'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.

What kind of events can Jared Cohen speak at?

Jared Cohen can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Behaviour, Digital, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Jared'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.

Does Jared Cohen offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Jared Cohen is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Jared Cohen?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jared Cohen, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jared's current availability for your dates.