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Michael Slaby

Technologist & Former Chief Integration and Innovation Officer for the 2012 Obama for America Campaign

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Michael Slaby Biography

In 2012, when the Obama administration began gearing up for re-election, one of the first calls went to Michael Slaby, who was chief technology officer in 2008—when the historical campaign leveraged the internet and social media to raise funds and organize volunteers in ways that had never been seen before. What resulted was not only a successful re-election, but a revolution in the way politicians, organizations and brands use social media to engage their audiences. Passionate and committed to helping humanity solve the world's greatest challenges, Michael Slaby is a global leader in digital and social media strategy, technology, and explores how together they can elevate mission-driven organizations. Currently, he is Managing Partner of Timshel—a new company working to help solve social, civic, and humanitarian problems via better technology, engagement capabilities development, and creative capital. Previously he was a Fellow at Shorenstein Center at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Michael helped lead Obama for America as Chief Integration and Innovation Officer in 2012, overseeing the CTO, CIO, CAO, in order to ensure effective implementation and integration of technology across the entire campaign. He was also Deputy Digital Director and Chief Technology Officer in the '08 campaign.

In addition, Michael has served as a technology and digital strategy advisor as well as board member to initiatives that include the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, F*ck Cancer, Bright Pink, I Am That Girl, LiveStrong, Citizen Effect and Jumo. He was named to Crain's Chicago 40 Under 40 List for 2011 and their Tech 50 List in 2013.

Speaking Topics
  • What Everyone Can Learn from the Obama Campaign Strategy

    What made the Obama for America organization so effective and groundbreaking? Based on his experience in the ’08 and ’12 campaigns, Slaby discusses organizational strategy and culture. He focuses on the progression of how values drive mission, how mission drives strategy, and how strategy drives tactics. How did digital technology really lead to victory for Obama? Slaby breaks down some of the mythology around the role of social media and data in each campaign, and explores how organizations of all shapes and sizes can utilize similar approaches to achieve success—however defined.

  • Reimagining Engagement

    In this talk, Michael examines how the media and technology landscape has changed communication and how organizations need to shift to, adjust to, and take advantage of a new reality. This conversation covers everything from how individuals consume information differently and make decisions, to how journalism is evolving, to what effective communications strategies look like today. Falling back on a robust and diverse background, Slaby illuminates what is required from great organizations to effectively engage communities with power and inspiration.

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  • How do I book Michael Slaby to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael Slaby 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 Michael Slaby, 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 Michael Slaby or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Michael Slaby

    Speaking fees for Michael Slaby, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michael Slaby are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Slaby, 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 Michael Slaby speak about?

    Michael Slaby is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Communication, Entertainment, Political Speakers, Science and Technology, Social Media, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Michael Slaby travel from?

    Michael Slaby generally travels from Chicago, IL, 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 Michael Slaby’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Michael Slaby 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 Michael Slaby 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 Michael Slaby 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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Technologist & Former Chief Integration and Innovation Officer for the 2012 Obama for America Campaign

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Michael Slaby Biography

In 2012, when the Obama administration began gearing up for re-election, one of the first calls went to Michael Slaby, who was chief technology officer in 2008—when the historical campaign leveraged the internet and social media to raise funds and organize volunteers in ways that had never been seen before. What resulted was not only a successful re-election, but a revolution in the way politicians, organizations and brands use social media to engage their audiences. Passionate and committed to helping humanity solve the world's greatest challenges, Michael Slaby is a global leader in digital and social media strategy, technology, and explores how together they can elevate mission-driven organizations. Currently, he is Managing Partner of Timshel—a new company working to help solve social, civic, and humanitarian problems via better technology, engagement capabilities development, and creative capital. Previously he was a Fellow at Shorenstein Center at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Michael helped lead Obama for America as Chief Integration and Innovation Officer in 2012, overseeing the CTO, CIO, CAO, in order to ensure effective implementation and integration of technology across the entire campaign. He was also Deputy Digital Director and Chief Technology Officer in the '08 campaign.

In addition, Michael has served as a technology and digital strategy advisor as well as board member to initiatives that include the United Nations, the U.S. State Department, F*ck Cancer, Bright Pink, I Am That Girl, LiveStrong, Citizen Effect and Jumo. He was named to Crain's Chicago 40 Under 40 List for 2011 and their Tech 50 List in 2013.

Michael Slaby Speaking Topics

  • What Everyone Can Learn from the Obama Campaign Strategy

    What made the Obama for America organization so effective and groundbreaking? Based on his experience in the ’08 and ’12 campaigns, Slaby discusses organizational strategy and culture. He focuses on the progression of how values drive mission, how mission drives strategy, and how strategy drives tactics. How did digital technology really lead to victory for Obama? Slaby breaks down some of the mythology around the role of social media and data in each campaign, and explores how organizations of all shapes and sizes can utilize similar approaches to achieve success—however defined.

  • Reimagining Engagement

    In this talk, Michael examines how the media and technology landscape has changed communication and how organizations need to shift to, adjust to, and take advantage of a new reality. This conversation covers everything from how individuals consume information differently and make decisions, to how journalism is evolving, to what effective communications strategies look like today. Falling back on a robust and diverse background, Slaby illuminates what is required from great organizations to effectively engage communities with power and inspiration.

Michael Slaby Videos

  • It’s Not About an iPhone: Fixing the Encryption Mess
  • Let's solve better problems: Michael Slaby at ...

FAQs on booking Michael Slaby

  • How do I book Michael Slaby to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael Slaby 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 Michael Slaby, 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 Michael Slaby or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Michael Slaby

    Speaking fees for Michael Slaby, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michael Slaby are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael Slaby, 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 Michael Slaby speak about?

    Michael Slaby is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Communication, Entertainment, Political Speakers, Science and Technology, Social Media, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Michael Slaby travel from?

    Michael Slaby generally travels from Chicago, IL, 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 Michael Slaby’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Michael Slaby 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 Michael Slaby 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 Michael Slaby 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.

Michael Slaby is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as What Everyone Can Learn from the Obama Campaign Strategy and Reimagining Engagement. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michael Slaby for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Michael Slaby generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Scott Goodstein, Peter Hinssen, Timothy Patrick McCarthy, Jeff Jarvis and Nigel Gilbert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael Slaby for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Michael Slaby Speaking Topics

  • What Everyone Can Learn from the Obama Campaign Strategy

    What made the Obama for America organization so effective and groundbreaking? Based on his experience in the ’08 and ’12 campaigns, Slaby discusses organizational strategy and culture. He focuses on the progression of how values drive mission, how mission drives strategy, and how strategy drives tactics. How did digital technology really lead to victory for Obama? Slaby breaks down some of the mythology around the role of social media and data in each campaign, and explores how organizations of all shapes and sizes can utilize similar approaches to achieve success—however defined.

  • Reimagining Engagement

    In this talk, Michael examines how the media and technology landscape has changed communication and how organizations need to shift to, adjust to, and take advantage of a new reality. This conversation covers everything from how individuals consume information differently and make decisions, to how journalism is evolving, to what effective communications strategies look like today. Falling back on a robust and diverse background, Slaby illuminates what is required from great organizations to effectively engage communities with power and inspiration.

Michael Slaby Speaker Videos

  • It’s Not About an iPhone: Fixing the Encryption Mess
    Let's solve better problems: Michael Slaby at ...

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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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