Salim Ismail

Virtual renowned technology strategist

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Salim is a sought-after business strategist who presents globally to the leaders of many of the world’s largest companies and Heads of State.

He has been featured across many media outlets, including The New York Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, WIRED, Vogue, Fox Business, and the BBC. Part of Salim’s magnetism is that he speaks from experience in transforming companies.

He is the Founder and Chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO, which help companies implement the lessons from Exponential Organizations by emulating the world’s fastest-growing companies. They inspire innovators to replace incremental innovation with 10X improvements, implement groundbreaking technologies and profitably achieve large-scale social impact. As a result, they have created billions of dollars of return on investment over the past four years for clients, including Procter & Gamble, HP, Visa, BHP, and Stanley Black & Decker.

Salim is a serial entrepreneur. Most recently, he founded OpenExO, Inc. He previously founded several technology companies, including New York Grant Company, Confabb, PubSub Concepts, Fastrack Institute, and Angstro, which Google acquired in 2010. In addition, he led Brickhouse,Yahoo!’s internal incubator, was the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University, and is a Board member of XPRIZE Foundation. These associations give him extraordinary access to the most influential innovators of our time, plus technologies and business ideas while they are in stealth mode.

Salim’s quantum physics and philosophy education combined with his career experience gives him a uniquely macro vision of how the institutions that underpin our society and economy are broken and should be fixed. Moreover, his entertaining, irreverent, epiphany-inducing presentations are known for impressing even the most skeptical listeners.

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Speaking Topics

Exponential Organizations

As a result of accelerating change, a new breed of businesses is scaling 10 times faster than established organizational structures. Salim Ismail calls these exponential organizations. This talk describes the characteristics and attributes of these organizations and finishes with how to implement these ideas into established companies. He looks at today’s fastest growing technologies and the social impact they will have on our organizational, political, legal, educational, and medical systems. From artificial intelligence to biotech, these disruptive technologies are changing the face of many disparate industries and creating new innovations and opportunities. Audiences walk away with a tailored action plan for moving forward that utilizes five internal and five external strategies to spur astounding growth – like partnering with an incubator and transforming their organization’s leadership team.

Exponential Finance

Today there are 8 billion internet-connected devices in the world. By 2020 Salim Ismail predicts there will be 50 billion. Will computer driven cars be a reality in three years? Will we see a dramatically lengthened lifespan and delayed retirements in a matter of 1-2 decades? What does this mean for investment, growth, and contraction in key industries? As the world becomes more digital, advancements in technology are skyrocketing. Technology strategist Salim Ismail knows the trajectory of fascinating projects that are sure to change our lives and challenge societal norms as we know them. His take on the impact to the financial services sector will have you thinking twice about where to put money and how much is needed for the future.

The Future of Entrepreneurship

The confluence of new developments makes today the best time ever to be an entrepreneur. Salim talks about how accelerating technologies, crowd funding, incubators, fablabs, and cloud computing have made it faster, better, and cheaper to be an entrepreneur. This talk also covers the steps needed to create entrepreneurial ecosystems and start-up communities in different regions.

Exponential Medicine

The fastest technological improvement today is being seen in biotechnology. According to technology strategist Salim Ismail, by the year 2020 it will be cheaper to sequence your genome than to flush your toilet. What will this mean for personalized therapies? Will we eradicate allergies? Or grow replacement organs? Will artificial intelligence make better, more accurate diagnoses than human doctors? Could a computer be your future surgeon? Ismail tells incredible stories of the research and development he’s seen first-hand and the potential for next-generation disruptive technologies. He weighs the benefits with the sinister side and calls on society to prepare our systems for running the world (legal, political, medical) to meet the realities of the very near future.

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How can I check Salim Ismail’s availability or request a quote?

To check Salim Ismail’s availability or to request a tailored quote for your event, please contact ProSpeakers directly. Our team will help confirm his schedule, discuss your event’s specifics, and provide pricing based on your audience, location, and format.

How much does it cost to book Salim Ismail for a keynote?

Please contact us for an accurate quote customized to your event’s format, audience, and location.

What factors influence Salim Ismail’s speaking fee?

Salim’s fee depends on the length and complexity of the presentation, travel logistics, degree of customization, audience type, and whether additional engagements such as workshops or panels are involved. We will work with you to develop a package that fits your goals and budget.

Are travel expenses included in Salim Ismail’s speaking fee?

No, travel expenses are billed separately. Salim typically travels from his home base, with costs covering airfare, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and per diem depending on the event location.

What does a standard keynote presentation from Salim Ismail look like?

Salim’s keynotes usually last 45 minutes, with an option for a 15-minute audience Q&A. His presentations focus on exponential technologies, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and future trends shaping business and society.

Is Salim Ismail available for workshops or panel discussions?

Yes. In addition to keynote speaking, Salim frequently leads workshops, participates in panels, and moderates discussions focused on innovation, technology, and leadership.

Can Salim Ismail tailor his presentation to suit our audience?

Absolutely. Salim collaborates with event organizers to customize his content to align with your audience’s interests, industry context, and event goals.

Which topics does Salim Ismail typically speak on at events?

Salim speaks on exponential technologies, innovation strategy, disruptive entrepreneurship, future of work, and building resilient organizations for the digital age.

What are some of Salim Ismail’s notable past speaking engagements?

Salim has spoken at major global conferences, industry summits, and corporate leadership events. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in exponential technologies and is the founding executive director of Singularity University.

How far in advance should we book Salim Ismail for an event?

We recommend reaching out three to six months prior to your event to ensure availability and allow for adequate planning and customization.

How do we book Salim Ismail for our next event?

To book Salim Ismail for your next event please contact Heather at ProSpeakers.com:
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