Guy Kawasaki
Entrepreneur and technology evangelist, recognized for his energy and innovative vision. He inspires to lead with creativity and authenticity, showing that disruptive ideas, with passion and perseverance, can transform entire industries.
Biography / Speaker Info
Guy Kawasaki is a renowned American author, speaker and technology expert, known for his work as a product evangelist and his influence in the field of digital marketing. Kawasaki received a degree in psychology from Stanford University and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Kawasaki began his career at Apple in the 1980s, where he played a crucial role as Chief Evangelist during the launch of the Macintosh. His work involved building a community of passionate developers and users, and promoting the use of the Macintosh in key industries, which helped establish the platform as a disruptive innovation in the computer industry.
After his time at Apple, Kawasaki founded several companies and became an influential voice in Silicon Valley. He is co-founder of Alltop, a news aggregation website, and Garage Technology Ventures, a venture capital firm that has funded numerous technology startups.
Kawasaki is the author of several high-impact books, including "The Art of the Start," "Enchantment," and "The Art of Social Media." His books offer valuable insights on entrepreneurship, marketing and the effective use of social media, and have been translated into multiple languages.
In recent years, Kawasaki has worked as Chief Evangelist for Canva, an online graphic design platform, helping to expand its user base and global presence.
Guy Kawasaki is known for his ability to identify and promote disruptive innovations, and for his practical and accessible approach to entrepreneurship and digital marketing. His influence continues to inspire entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
