Jerry Kaplan is a Silicon Valley veteran best known for his key role in defining the tablet computer industry. Kaplan founded several technology companies, two of which became public companies. Kaplan was founder and CEO of GO Corporation, and prior to GO, Kaplan co-founded Teknowledge, one of the first artificial... Read more
Jerry Kaplan is a Silicon Valley veteran best known for his key role in defining the tablet computer industry.
Kaplan founded several technology companies, two of which became public companies. Kaplan was founder and CEO of GO Corporation, and prior to GO, Kaplan co-founded Teknowledge, one of the first artificial intelligence companies to commercialise Expert Systems. In 1994, Kaplan then co-founded Onsale, the world’s first Internet auction website, which went public in 1997. In 2004, he pioneered the emerging market for social games by starting Winster.com, where he served as CEO for eight years.
Kaplan is currently a Fellow at The Center for Legal Informatics at Stanford University Law School. He also teaches Social and Economic Impact of Artificial Intelligence as a Visiting Lecturer in Stanford’s top-ranked Computer Science Department. He is an inventor on more than a dozen patents.
Kaplan is the author of three books, including the best-selling classic Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure. Humans Need Not Apply: A Guide to Wealth and Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence was honoured by The Economist as one of the top ten science and technology books of 2015. His latest book, Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know was a 2016 Amazon #1 best seller.
You can book Jerry Kaplan through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jerry's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jerry Kaplan'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 Jerry tailored to your event.
Jerry Kaplan speaks on Business & Management, Future, Innovation & Creativity, Society & Education, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jerry to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jerry Kaplan for events worldwide, subject to Jerry'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 Jerry Kaplan 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 Jerry can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jerry Kaplan 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 Jerry can offer.
Jerry Kaplan delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jerry Kaplan's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Future, Innovation & Creativity, Society & Education, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Jerry'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.
Jerry Kaplan can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Future, Innovation & Creativity, Society & Education, Strategy is relevant. Details of Jerry'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 Jerry Kaplan 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 Jerry Kaplan, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jerry's current availability for your dates.