Terry Jones Biography

Best known for founding Travelocity.com and serving as founding Chairman of Kayak.com, Terry Jones has become a powerful voice in the world of entrepreneurship through his numerous speaking engagements and the publication of his book, "ON Innovation." His career path has established him as a thought leader on innovation in our increasingly digital world.

A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Jones, began his career as a travel agent, spent 24 years at American Airlines in marketing and information technology, capping his career as Chief Information Officer of its SABRE division. While at SABRE he led a team of six working on a project that became Travelocity.com. Jones served as CEO of Travelocity for seven years, transforming it to a public company with three billion dollars in travel sales.

He left Travelocity when the company was taken private and became part of the founding team at Kayak.com, a company that yet again revolutionized how travel was purchased. He served as Chairman of the company from its founding until it was sold to Priceline for $2.1 billion dollars in 2013.

Today he is the managing principal of ON Inc., a consultancy he founded to help companies in their transition to the digital economy.

He serves on the boards of Crytica Security, Sonicwall, The Camping and Education Foundation and is Chairman of Amgine.ai.

Jones is the author of the best-selling books, "ON Innovation" and "Disruption OFF," and is the holder of several patents.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/08/2025.

Terry Jones Speaking Topics

  • Innovate or Cease to Exist

    Every generation has challenges but the pace, disruption, and unprecedented change that is going on right now has never happened in human history. AI, automation, robotics, blockchain, and remote work. Nothing seems to make sense UNLESS you see the world as an innovator and disruptor. You will learn simple, practical ways you can be more innovative at your daily work.

    • How to build the right culture
    • How to build the right team
    • How to source new ideas
    • How to choose the best ideas
    • How to turn them into products

  • Harnessing Digital Disruption

    Leaders are worried. Businesses are being disrupted at an ever increasing rate and technologies are converging to create unprecedented dislocation. Terry who disrupted the travel industry, twice, has the keys to surviving and thriving in an age of digital transformation

    • What are the key disruptive technologies?
    • How will AI change my business?
    • How do I own the edge?
    • How can I reimagine my business for digital?
    • How can I turn disruption into innovation?

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Terry Jones Videos

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Terry Jones Speech Introduction

Terry jones is a digital disruptor and serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of Travelocity.com and a co founder of Kayak.com, two billion dollar...

CertiStay - Featuring Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity

CertiStay - Featuring Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity

Travel in the 21st Century as described by Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity & Founding Chairman of KAYAK

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Terry Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovate or Cease to Exist, Harnessing Digital Disruption, Success in a Business World Disrupted by AI and Journey of an Entrepreneur. The estimated speaking fee range to book Terry Jones for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Terry Jones generally travels from NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Jo Martin, Andrew Busch, Jim Carroll, Erik Qualman and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Terry Jones for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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