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Clara Shih

CEO of Salesforce AI, Board Director & Entrepreneur; Author of "The Facebook Era"

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Clara Shih Biography

Clara Shih is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author. She currently leads artificial intelligence products, research and development at Salesforce and previously led Salesforce's largest business Service Cloud.

A digital pioneer, Clara has been named one of Fortune’s “40 under 40” and “Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs,” Fast Company’s “Most Influential People in Technology,” and a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum. Clara served on the Starbucks board of directors for 12 years and is Board Chair of Hearsay Systems, a privately held digital software firm she founded in 2009.

She graduated #1 in computer science at Stanford University, where she also received an M.S. in computer science. She also holds an M.S. in internet studies from Oxford University, where she studied as a U.S. Marshall Scholar.

Speaking Topics
  • Digital Transformation and Customer Experience

    • Use of modern digital communication channels such as video calls, online document sharing, text messaging, social media engagement to build and nurture relationships virtually
    • How to balance corporate brand and local/relationship manager efforts
    • Regulatory considerations, such as FINRA/SEC for financial services

  • Virtual Presentation

    1. Digitally engaging customers during the pandemic and post-pandemic: • Use of modern digital communication channels such as video calls, online document sharing, text messaging, social media engagement to build and nurture relationships virtually.

    • How to balance corporate brand and local/relationship manager efforts.

    • Regulatory considerations, such as FINRA/SEC for financial services.

    II. Digital and Social Selling (Sales Effectiveness) during a pandemic– how to keep your sales reps producing and successful when golf outings, fancy dinners, and in-person meetings must be indefinitely postponed:

    • How to leverage LinkedIn and other social media for prospecting, nurturing customer relationships as well as retention and relationship growth

    • How to establish expert credibility and convey empathy over digital channels

    • Why this is a critical time for building customer trust which will last a lifetime

    III. How to build employee engagement virtually during the pandemic and post-pandemic Special support needed for single parents and dual-working parents of young children

    • How managers must manage differently than before

    • Setting boundaries, management team role modeling behaviors, no weekends/nights, virtual coffees, creating structures for more frequent and more personal interaction moments

    • How Recruiting needs to adapt to a virtual environment of no in-person interviews or candidate dinners

    • How to think about returning to work

  • The Social Selling Revolution: How LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are Transforming How Agents Sell

    Every day, a billion people share the most important moments of their lives on social media, from new jobs to newborns -• and everything in between. Your own social networks are full of these “social signals” and your competitors are acting on this information in real time. The days of cold outreach are over-• today's savvy agents leverage these real-time insights to get smart about whom to reach out to, when to reach out, and what to say as well as to build deep lasting relationships that result in renewal, upsell, and referrals. Bestselling author, social media expert and Silicon Valley tech CEO Clara Shih will walk through how to succeed in today's radically different selling environment.

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The Facebook Era: Tapping Online Social Networks to Build Better Products, Reach New Audiences, and Sell More Stuff

The Facebook Era: Tapping Online Social Networks to Build Better Products, Reach New Audiences, and Sell More Stuff

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  • How do I book Clara Shih to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Clara Shih for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Clara Shih, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Clara Shih or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Clara Shih

    Speaking fees for Clara Shih, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Clara Shih are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Clara Shih, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Clara Shih speak about?

  • Where does Clara Shih travel from?

    Clara Shih generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Clara Shih’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Clara Shih for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Clara Shih for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Clara Shih or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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CEO of Salesforce AI, Board Director & Entrepreneur; Author of "The Facebook Era"

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Clara Shih Biography

Clara Shih is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author. She currently leads artificial intelligence products, research and development at Salesforce and previously led Salesforce's largest business Service Cloud.

A digital pioneer, Clara has been named one of Fortune’s “40 under 40” and “Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs,” Fast Company’s “Most Influential People in Technology,” and a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum. Clara served on the Starbucks board of directors for 12 years and is Board Chair of Hearsay Systems, a privately held digital software firm she founded in 2009.

She graduated #1 in computer science at Stanford University, where she also received an M.S. in computer science. She also holds an M.S. in internet studies from Oxford University, where she studied as a U.S. Marshall Scholar.

Clara Shih Speaking Topics

  • Digital Transformation and Customer Experience

    • Use of modern digital communication channels such as video calls, online document sharing, text messaging, social media engagement to build and nurture relationships virtually
    • How to balance corporate brand and local/relationship manager efforts
    • Regulatory considerations, such as FINRA/SEC for financial services

  • Virtual Presentation

    1. Digitally engaging customers during the pandemic and post-pandemic: • Use of modern digital communication channels such as video calls, online document sharing, text messaging, social media engagement to build and nurture relationships virtually.

    • How to balance corporate brand and local/relationship manager efforts.

    • Regulatory considerations, such as FINRA/SEC for financial services.

    II. Digital and Social Selling (Sales Effectiveness) during a pandemic– how to keep your sales reps producing and successful when golf outings, fancy dinners, and in-person meetings must be indefinitely postponed:

    • How to leverage LinkedIn and other social media for prospecting, nurturing customer relationships as well as retention and relationship growth

    • How to establish expert credibility and convey empathy over digital channels

    • Why this is a critical time for building customer trust which will last a lifetime

    III. How to build employee engagement virtually during the pandemic and post-pandemic Special support needed for single parents and dual-working parents of young children

    • How managers must manage differently than before

    • Setting boundaries, management team role modeling behaviors, no weekends/nights, virtual coffees, creating structures for more frequent and more personal interaction moments

    • How Recruiting needs to adapt to a virtual environment of no in-person interviews or candidate dinners

    • How to think about returning to work

  • The Social Selling Revolution: How LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are Transforming How Agents Sell

    Every day, a billion people share the most important moments of their lives on social media, from new jobs to newborns -• and everything in between. Your own social networks are full of these “social signals” and your competitors are acting on this information in real time. The days of cold outreach are over-• today's savvy agents leverage these real-time insights to get smart about whom to reach out to, when to reach out, and what to say as well as to build deep lasting relationships that result in renewal, upsell, and referrals. Bestselling author, social media expert and Silicon Valley tech CEO Clara Shih will walk through how to succeed in today's radically different selling environment.

Clara Shih Videos

  • Beyond Text: Enterprise AI's Multimodal Moment, ft. Abhay Parasnis ...
    Comments2 · The Future of Trusted AI with Marc Benioff and Sam Altman | ASK MORE OF AI with Clara Shih · Marketing Keynote: Marketing in ...
  • What We Need to Unlearn from Classical AI | ASK MORE OF AI with Clara Shih
    In this episode of Ask More of AI, Clara Shih sits down with CEO and founder of You.com Richard Socher. They talk about how companies can decide...
  • A Company as a Platform for Change | Clara Shih
    Live at Techonomy 22 with Clara Shih on A Company as a Platform for Change.

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FAQs on booking Clara Shih

  • How do I book Clara Shih to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Clara Shih for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Clara Shih, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Clara Shih or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Clara Shih

    Speaking fees for Clara Shih, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Clara Shih are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Clara Shih, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Clara Shih speak about?

  • Where does Clara Shih travel from?

    Clara Shih generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Clara Shih’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Clara Shih for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Clara Shih for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Clara Shih or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Clara Shih is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Digital Transformation and Customer Experience, Virtual Presentation and The Social Selling Revolution: How LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are Transforming How Agents Sell. The estimated speaking fee range to book Clara Shih for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Clara Shih 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 Joanna Peña-Bickley, Sharon Gai, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, Ayesha Khanna and Randi Zuckerberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Clara Shih for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Clara Shih Speaking Topics

  • Digital Transformation and Customer Experience

    • Use of modern digital communication channels such as video calls, online document sharing, text messaging, social media engagement to build and nurture relationships virtually
    • How to balance corporate brand and local/relationship manager efforts
    • Regulatory considerations, such as FINRA/SEC for financial services

  • Virtual Presentation

    1. Digitally engaging customers during the pandemic and post-pandemic: • Use of modern digital communication channels such as video calls, online document sharing, text messaging, social media engagement to build and nurture relationships virtually.

    • How to balance corporate brand and local/relationship manager efforts.

    • Regulatory considerations, such as FINRA/SEC for financial services.

    II. Digital and Social Selling (Sales Effectiveness) during a pandemic– how to keep your sales reps producing and successful when golf outings, fancy dinners, and in-person meetings must be indefinitely postponed:

    • How to leverage LinkedIn and other social media for prospecting, nurturing customer relationships as well as retention and relationship growth

    • How to establish expert credibility and convey empathy over digital channels

    • Why this is a critical time for building customer trust which will last a lifetime

    III. How to build employee engagement virtually during the pandemic and post-pandemic Special support needed for single parents and dual-working parents of young children

    • How managers must manage differently than before

    • Setting boundaries, management team role modeling behaviors, no weekends/nights, virtual coffees, creating structures for more frequent and more personal interaction moments

    • How Recruiting needs to adapt to a virtual environment of no in-person interviews or candidate dinners

    • How to think about returning to work

  • The Social Selling Revolution: How LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are Transforming How Agents Sell

    Every day, a billion people share the most important moments of their lives on social media, from new jobs to newborns -• and everything in between. Your own social networks are full of these “social signals” and your competitors are acting on this information in real time. The days of cold outreach are over-• today's savvy agents leverage these real-time insights to get smart about whom to reach out to, when to reach out, and what to say as well as to build deep lasting relationships that result in renewal, upsell, and referrals. Bestselling author, social media expert and Silicon Valley tech CEO Clara Shih will walk through how to succeed in today's radically different selling environment.

Clara Shih Speaker Videos

  • Beyond Text: Enterprise AI's Multimodal Moment, ft. Abhay Parasnis ...
    Comments2 · The Future of Trusted AI with Marc Benioff and Sam Altman | ASK MORE OF AI with Clara Shih · Marketing Keynote: Marketing in ...
    What We Need to Unlearn from Classical AI | ASK MORE OF AI with Clara Shih
    In this episode of Ask More of AI, Clara Shih sits down with CEO and founder of You.com Richard Socher. They talk about how companies can decide whether or not they should develop and train their own...
  • A Company as a Platform for Change | Clara Shih
    Live at Techonomy 22 with Clara Shih on A Company as a Platform for Change.
    Clara Shih, CEO Service Cloud at Salesforce: Connecting Customer ...
    Clara Shih, CEO Service Cloud at Salesforce: Connecting Customer Exp. & Customer Service · Comments.
  • Clara Shih Keynote - Hearsay Summit 2018 - YouTube
    Clara Shih Keynote - Hearsay Summit 2018. 1.4K views · 5 years ago ...more. Hearsay Systems. 489. Subscribe. 489 subscribers. Like. Share.
    Clara Shih keynote - YouTube
    Clara Shih speaker: Clara Shih is Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Hearsay Social and a pioneer in the social media industry.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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