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Steve Blank

Steve Blank

Entrepreneurship Pioneer, Lean Startup Creator, Silicon Valley Veteran

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San Francisco, CA, USA
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Authors, Entrepreneurship, Science, Social Media, Technology
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Steve Blank Biography

Steve Blank has led a multifaceted career beginning with his service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he transitioned into a prominent figure in Silicon Valley, co-founding eight startups over two decades, with four of these companies achieving IPOs. Currently, he imparts his substantial expertise as an academic, teaching at esteemed institutions including Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley-Haas Business School, and Columbia University.

Blank is widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern entrepreneurship, particularly for his role in conceptualizing and promoting the Lean Startup methodology. His books, "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" and "The Startup Owner’s Manual," are influential in this field, guiding many startups around the world. His May 2013 "Harvard Business Review" cover story not only highlighted but also helped define the Lean Startup movement, establishing a new paradigm in how startups are built and scaled.

In addition to his teaching roles, Blank extends his educational impact globally through the Lean LaunchPad and Hacking for Defense courses, which he developed. These programs are now standard learning tools in over 100 universities worldwide. His involvement extends into national security innovation as a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford. Furthermore, Blank contributes to environmental conservation as a board member of the California League of Conservation Voters and through previous roles such as Commissioner on the California Coastal Commission from 2006-2013. His diverse contributions underscore a commitment not only to entrepreneurship and education but also to public service and environmental advocacy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/04/2025.

Steve Blank Speaking Topics

  • Innovation @50x – Moving Companies at Startup Speeds

    How big companies can use Lean Startup techniques and processes to remain innovative.

  • Dealing With Disruption

    How culture, process and people need to adapt and adopt in the world of continuous disruption.

  • Entrepreneurship vs. Innovation: What is the Difference and Why Does it Matter?

    Steve explains why innovation inside an existing company or the government is different from building a startup, highlighting the different tools and mindsets needed to be a successful innovator or entrepreneur.

  • Harnessing Your R&D Department

    How every federal research agency adopted Lean Startup methods to commercialize science – 1,500 teams of our best scientists and counting – and learn how your company can as well.

  • Creating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

    Silicon Valley’s role as an entrepreneurial powerhouse has its roots in the Cold War, not a Palo Alto garage. Steve explains how the Silicon Valley came to be and how you can create an entrepreneurial ecosystem in your region.

Steve Blank Videos

  • Designing Science with Arvind Gupta & Steve Blank - YouTube
    Designing Science with Arvind Gupta & Steve Blank - YouTube
    Steve Blank, Evidence-based Entrepreneurship, The Lean Startup Conference 2013 - 12/10/13 - Duration: 25:13. Lean Startup Co. 43,630 ...
  • 3 Types of Corporate Innovation - Steve Blank - YouTube
    3 Types of Corporate Innovation - Steve Blank - YouTube
    Steve Blank is the co-inventor of the Lean Startup movement, a serial entrepreneur-turned-best selling author and educator who has changed ...
  • Continuous Disruption
    Continuous Disruption
    Innovation expert Steve Blank explains why corporations must continuously innovate. From a January 2015 fireside chat at Columbia University.
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Steve Blank Books

  • Holding A Cat By The Tail: Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Life
    Holding A Cat By The Tail: Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Life
  • The Four Steps to the Epiphany
    The Four Steps to the Epiphany
  • The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
    The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
  • Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
    Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

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    Steve Blank is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Entrepreneurship, Science, Social Media, Technology.

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Steve Blank is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation @50x – Moving Companies at Startup Speeds, Dealing With Disruption, Entrepreneurship vs. Innovation: What is the Difference and Why Does it Matter?, Harnessing Your R&D Department and Creating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steve Blank for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Steve Blank generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Linkner, Ayesha Khanna, Erik Qualman, Amy Jo Martin and Brad Feld. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steve Blank for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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