Chief Evangelist of Apple & Canva, Influential Tech Advisor & Venture Capitalist, Best-Selling Author & Global Innovation Speaker
Guy Kawasaki’s Biography:
Guy Kawasaki is a well-known marketing specialist and speaker best recognised for his role as a chief evangelist. He first became widely known for his time at Apple in the 1980s, where he promoted the Macintosh and helped build a strong community of users. Kawasaki has also become a major figure in technology and social media, thanks to his engaging communication style, strong online presence and influence as a business leader.
In his early career, Kawasaki graduated from Stanford University with a degree in psychology and later earned an MBA from UCLA. Before joining Apple, he worked at a jewellery company where he learned important sales skills that shaped his future in the tech world. He joined Apple in 1983 with the goal of convincing developers and users of the potential of the Macintosh helping it gain attention and support.
Guy Kawasaki has achieved success as an entrepreneur, advisor and author of many popular books, including The Art of the Start, Enchantment, and Reality Check. He cofounded Garage Technology Ventures, worked as chief evangelist for Canva, and advised Google during the launch of its mobile platform. His thought leadership has been featured in multiple TED Talks as well as his widely followed podcast, Remarkable People. Today, Kawasaki remains a highly respected figure who continues to impact the global business and technology landscape through his writing, strategic guidance, and keynote presentations.
Why Hire Guy Kawasaki?
Organisations should hire Guy Kawasaki as a keynote speaker because he brings a rare combination of real-world experience, powerful communication skills & forward-thinking insight. With decades spent shaping global brands like Apple & Canva, he deeply understands innovation, customer engagement & technology adoption. Kawasaki excels at simplifying complex ideas into practical lessons that inspire action. His storytelling is energising, relatable & backed by proven success as an entrepreneur, advisor & bestselling author. He connects with audiences of all sizes, motivating leaders and teams to think creatively, embrace change & pursue excellence. Hiring Kawasaki ensures a memorable event filled with valuable ideas that drive meaningful progress.
Guy Kawasaki’s Career Highlights:
Below showcases Guy Kawasaki’s career in marketing:
- 2025 – Continuing Chief Evangelist of Canva & host of “Remarkable People”
- 2023 – Published updated editions & continued global keynote speaking on innovation
- 2019 – Launched the “Remarkable People” podcast
- 2015 – Became Chief Evangelist of Canva
- 2014 – Co-authored The Art of Social Media
- 2006 – Co-founded Alltop, an online news aggregation platform
- 2004 – Released The Art of the Start, a major entrepreneurial guidebook
- 1998 – Co-founded Garage Technology Ventures, supporting early-stage startups
- 1995 – Published The Macintosh Way, launching his career as a bestselling author
- 1983 – Joined Apple as Chief Evangelist to promote the Macintosh
Videos
Guy Kawasaki’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
A sincere thank you from Mastercard for being with us today. It was an early start for you but the Board really enjoyed your session and have been commenting on how engaging it was. It was a pleasure working with you and hope we will again in the future. Hope you get some sleep this afternoon! – Baiba, Mastercard
Speaking Topics
Guy Kawasaki’s Official Keynote Topics:
- The art of innovation
- The art of the start
- The art of enchantment
- The art of social media
- The lesson of Steve Jobs
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