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Steve Chen

Co-Founder & Former CTO of YouTube, Technology Entrepreneur & Investor

Popular talks

  • Entrepreneurship: The YouTube Story
  • Innovation & creativity
  • YouTube's Inside Story: What makes it so special?

The Co-Founder of YouTube - The United States of Asian+America Ep. 1 ft. Steve Chen and Philip Wang

Talks

Popular talks by Steve Chen

  1. Entrepreneurship: The YouTube Story

    Within less than a year, the 3 founders of YouTube, Steve Chen included (the original CTO) sold the company to Google for the staggering amount of $1,65 billion dollars. Hear this fascinating entrepreneurship story from one of the founders, Steve Chen.

  2. Innovation & creativity

    Steve Chen, co-founder and former CTO of YouTube, is one of the most innovative businessmen on earth. In this keynote, he will talk about founding YouTube and how to come up with creative business ideas to innovate and disrupt the market.

  3. YouTube's Inside Story: What makes it so special?

    From the first moment of its creation, YouTube co-founders Steve Chen and Chad Hurley were very clear that they wanted a very different user experience than what had been done in other similar portals up to that moment. Their user experience was to be different, and it was very important…

Biography

About Steve Chen

Steve Chen is a technology entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of YouTube, where he served as Chief Technology Officer. He helped build the video-sharing platform from its launch in 2005 through its acquisition by Google for US$1.65 billion in 2006, playing a central role in developing the technology and infrastructure that supported its rapid global growth.

Born in Taiwan, Steve moved to the United States as a child and studied computer science at the University of Illinois. He began his career as an early employee at PayPal, where he met fellow YouTube founders Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim. Following Google’s acquisition of YouTube, he continued to oversee the platform’s engineering, product development and operations.

Steve later worked with Google Ventures, supporting technology startups as they developed their products and business models. In 2019, he relocated to Taiwan, where he has since focused on strengthening connections between the Asian technology sector and Silicon Valley. His work includes investing in startups, mentoring entrepreneurs and helping emerging companies access international capital, partnerships and markets.

More recently, Steve has expanded his interests into artificial intelligence and financial technology. He is a co-founder of Draco Evolution, a company developing AI-driven investment solutions, and continues to support technology innovation across Asia and North America.

Steve received a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2019 in recognition of his contribution to online video technology. He regularly speaks at international technology and entrepreneurship events, sharing his experience of building YouTube, scaling digital businesses and supporting the next generation of founders.

How to book Steve Chen

Answers on fees, availability and booking process.

How do I book Steve Chen for a keynote speech?

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

What are Steve Chen's speaking fees?

Steve Chen'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 Steve tailored to your event.

What topics does Steve Chen speak about?

Steve Chen speaks on Digital, Entrepreneurs, Future, Influencers, 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 Steve to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Steve Chen available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Steve Chen for events worldwide, subject to Steve'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 Steve Chen 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 Steve Chen 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 Steve Chen?

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 Steve can accommodate.

Can Steve Chen tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Steve Chen 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 Steve can offer.

What languages does Steve Chen present in?

Steve Chen 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 Steve Chen a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Steve Chen's areas of expertise include Digital, Entrepreneurs, Future, Influencers, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Steve'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 Steve Chen speak at?

Steve Chen can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Digital, Entrepreneurs, Future, Influencers, Motivation is relevant. Details of Steve'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 Steve Chen 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 Steve Chen is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Steve Chen?

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