Chad Hurley
Scale digital platforms and drive innovation with Chad Hurley, speaker and YouTube co-founder. Chad works with organizations to navigate digital transformation, build user engagement, and manage technological disruption, delivering insights from creating the world's largest video platform.
Los Angeles, United States
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Chad Meredith Hurley is a pioneering entrepreneur whose work has shaped how people share and consume video online. As co-founder and former CEO of YouTube, Chad helped launch the world’s largest video-sharing platform, leading its rapid growth and eventual sale to Google for $1.65 billion. He played a key role in developing YouTube’s core features, including its user-friendly video uploading and tagging systems, and later co-founded MixBit, a video editing app. Chad’s investments span sports and technology, with stakes in the Golden State Warriors and Leeds United.
Chad’s expertise in digital media and platform design offers organizations a clear roadmap for building products that engage global audiences. He draws on firsthand experience navigating rapid technological change, scaling user communities, and adapting to evolving content trends. His insights help companies understand how to foster innovation, manage digital disruption, and create tools that empower users in a fast-moving landscape.
Audiences leave Chad’s presentations with practical strategies for launching and scaling digital platforms, lessons on building resilient teams, and a deeper understanding of how user behavior shapes technology. He shares real-world examples from YouTube’s early days, offering actionable advice for leaders and entrepreneurs.
Book Chad Hurley to gain a rare insider’s perspective on digital transformation and the future of online media.
Chad Hurley, co-founder of YouTube, shares invaluable insights on digital transformation and platform scaling from his experience growing a startup into a $1.65 billion acquisition by Google. Book Chad to give your team an insider's perspective on building innovative platforms that fundamentally change how people connect in the digital age.
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We work with speakers across a variety of fee ranges, giving you the flexibility to choose someone who fits your event's needs. Virtual keynote fees in the UK and Europe typically start at £2,000, while in-person top-tier speakers can reach £25,000. In the US, virtual in-person fees range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on the speaker and format, such as after-dinner talks, conference keynotes, Q&As, or podcasts. Comedians generally start at £1,500 or $2,000 for a 20-minute set.
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