Erik Qualman

Type: Keynote Speaker

Overview: Eric Qualman speaks about digital leadership and innovation.  We have worked with Erik many times over the years.  The client has always been happy with the message and the audiences’ have been engaged and entertained.  The audience size has ranged from 150 to 900.

Pros: His presentation is a combination of information, entertaining media and stories.  He does not lack energy and tells the back story about his signature green glasses.    

His style: He generally takes Q&A about 2/3 of the way through his presentation instead of at the end.

Guy Kawasaki

Type: Keynote, Former Chief Evangelist at Apple

Pros: Guy Kawasaki is said to be one of the only people in the world to have worked for Steve Jobs twice and survived. Stories and anecdotes about the early days of Apple like this are mixed in throughout Guy’s presentation. These stories alone may make him a good keynote, but his messages on innovation and entrepreneurship are very interesting as well.

Cons: Guy is a little eccentric and needs to be reined in on Q&A if timing is an issue at your events. When we worked together he did a great job with Q&A, but if we didn’t keep him moving toward the door I think he would still be in the ballroom answering questions.

Producer’s Notes: For a conference with a theme around innovation or creativity, Guy would be a good speaker choice.