Digital Media Innovator & Technology Entrepreneur; Former Vice Chairman at Deloitte Consulting; Author of "Disrupt You!"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jay Samit Biography

Jay Samit is an American digital media innovator and entrepreneur known for his expertise in disruption and innovation. Samit has played a significant role in shaping the music, video, and digital industries, pioneering advancements in music and video distribution, social media, ecommerce, and mobile technology.

As the former Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte Consulting, Samit contributed to the growth of pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn, served as CEO of a Nasdaq-listed company, and held senior management positions at EMI, Sony, and Universal Studios. He has been instrumental in the development of digital distribution and spatial reality technologies used by billions of consumers. Samit has taken equity stakes in more than 80 companies and raised over $800 million for startups, contributing to the growth of major technology platforms including LinkedIn and eBay.

Samit serves as chairman of an artificial intelligence company, advises Fortune 500 firms, and works to drive innovation across multiple industries. His books, including "Disrupt You!" and "Future Proofing You," have been published in multiple languages. In "The Second Act Advantage," Samit explores how experience and perspective can be leveraged for career growth and adaptation in an era of rapid technological change. As a consultant, he has worked with major brands such as American Express, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Disney, and LinkedIn.

An adjunct professor at USC, Samit teaches innovation at the university's engineering school. His column on exponential technologies—including artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles—appears in Fortune. He hosted the documentary series "Wall Street Journal Startup of the Year" and is a frequent guest on ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and NBC. Samit has been quoted in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, Businessweek, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Variety, Fast Company, and TechCrunch. He is a keynote speaker on topics such as digital transformation, corporate innovation, and emerging technologies.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Jay Samit Videos

Jay Samit - Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity

Jay Samit - Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity

Podcast delivering powerful authors from the hottest newest books as they hit the stands, many times we're previewing books and interviews before...

Jay Samit Exponentials Disrupted keynote 2019

Jay Samit Exponentials Disrupted keynote 2019

International bestselling author Jay Samit, is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading...

Jay Samit on the Keys to Radical Disruption | Impact Theory

Jay Samit on the Keys to Radical Disruption | Impact Theory

Jay Samit has developed disruptive solutions for brands like Coca-Cola, Disney, and Microsoft, and he has helped grow multi-billion dollar giants...

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Jay Samit is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jay Samit for your event is available upon request. Jay Samit generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Linkner, Gary Vaynerchuk, Ray Kurzweil, Tony Fadell and Brian Chesky. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jay Samit for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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