Entrepreneur & Technology Innovator; Co-Founder & Former CEO of YouTube; Founder & CEO at EyeTell Inc.; Emmy Award Winner

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA

Chad Hurley Biography

Chad Hurley is an American entrepreneur and technology innovator recognized as the co-founder and first CEO of YouTube, the video-sharing platform that transformed digital content creation, sharing, and consumption. Hurley holds a bachelor's degree in fine art from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Early in his career, he contributed design work at PayPal, including the company's logo, and developed professional relationships with Steve Chen and Jawed Karim, which led to the founding of YouTube.

The concept for YouTube originated when Hurley and Chen sought a simple way to share video from a social gathering in San Francisco. YouTube launched as a platform enabling users to upload and share videos for free, supported by advertising revenue. As CEO, Hurley oversaw video tagging and sharing features, facilitated agreements with content providers to address copyright concerns, and helped establish community guidelines for user conduct. YouTube's rapid growth and innovation in online video led to its acquisition by Google for $1.65 billion in stock. Hurley was recognized on Business 2.0's list of "50 People Who Matter Now."

After his tenure as CEO, Hurley remained an advisor at YouTube and continued to pursue ventures in digital media and technology. He co-founded MixBit, a video-sharing service focused on mobile video editing, which was later acquired by BlueJeans. Hurley also co-founded GreenPark Sports, a live fantasy sports company, alongside Nick Swinmurn and Ken Martin.

Hurley has established a portfolio as an investor and advisor, with investments in companies such as Airbnb and Pinterest, and advisory roles at technology startups including Reddit and Dropbox. He is a part-owner of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Football Club and serves as founder and CEO of EyeTell, Inc., a software development company. Hurley and Chen received the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement for their contributions to video distribution.

Hurley regularly shares insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the digital landscape at industry events and conferences. His background in design and technology provides a perspective on the intersection of creativity, product development, and digital media that continues to influence the tech industry.

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

Chad Hurley Speaking Topics

  • How an Artist Conquered Silicon Valley

    With his fine arts degree in tow, Chad successfully launched one of the world's most popular sites, proving that creativity and marketing are just as powerful as the super knowledge of a computer engineer. Chad will discuss how his fine arts education and passion for design helped him to build YouTube.

  • The Entrepreneur's Question: What's Next?

    As any successful entrepreneur will tell you, the thrill is in the search. Chad began his career as one of the 10 employees at PayPal, leaving to start-up YouTube and then launch MixBit. Chad will speak about the entrepreneur's drive to find the next big thing once you have had a taste of success and share his steps to execute your idea.

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Chad Hurley Videos

Discovery 15: Chad Hurley Keynote (Best of Session) - YouTube

Discovery 15: Chad Hurley Keynote (Best of Session) - YouTube

See CBC's Amanda Lang interview YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley on the main stage of Discovery.

YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley - YouTube

YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley - YouTube

He co-founded YouTube, one of the web's biggest success stories, then sold it for billions. Amanda Lang sits down with Chad Hurley and talks ...

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IMS Engage 2014: Steve Aoki In Conversation With Chad Hurley ...

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Chad Hurley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How an Artist Conquered Silicon Valley, The Entrepreneur's Question: What's Next? and Finding the Golden Ticket. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chad Hurley for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Chad Hurley generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mustafa Suleyman, Ray Kurzweil, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Peter Diamandis and Gary Vaynerchuk. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chad Hurley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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