Co-Founder of Fizz; Winner of the 2016 Google Science Fair's Innovator Award
Ashton Cofer Biography
Ashton Cofer is an inventor and entrepreneur whose career spans science, technology, and startup leadership. Cofer began by competing in FIRST Robotics during middle school and earned the Google Science Fair Innovator Award for developing a solution to address Styrofoam waste in landfills. He holds several patents pending, including a glove designed to reduce hand tremors, a device for detecting drowsy driving, and a method to convert polystyrene foam waste into activated carbon for water purification. Cofer also competed in First Lego League robotics, leading his team to win the FLL World Championship, and has taught robotics workshops to local youth.
Cofer delivered a TED Talk titled "A Plan to Recycle the Unrecyclable" at TED-Ed Weekend, sharing insights from his experience in FIRST LEGO League and highlighting the environmental impact of Styrofoam waste in the United States. The talk has received more than 55 million views. Cofer has also exhibited at the White House Science Fair, further establishing his presence in the science and technology community.
Cofer co-founded Fizz, a social media platform for college students, with Teddy Solomon. Fizz is designed to provide a private, engaging space for students to share authentic content, accessible only to those with proof of enrollment at their school. Cofer serves as chief technology officer and co-founder of the company. He paused his studies at Stanford University to focus on Fizz, which has raised over $41 million in funding and is used at more than 250 colleges. The platform facilitates information exchange about campus events and culture, and has evolved into a feedback engine for student communities, supporting discussions on institutional change.
Cofer was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in recognition of his contributions to technology and entrepreneurship. As a keynote speaker, he addresses topics such as technology, STEM education, science, conservation, leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Cofer draws on his technical expertise and personal experience to engage audiences on issues ranging from overcoming failure in scientific research to reimagining social connection for young people.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Ashton Cofer and other top speakers and celebrities.
-
How do I book Ashton Cofer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ashton Cofer 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 Ashton Cofer, 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 Ashton Cofer or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Ashton Cofer
Speaking fees for Ashton Cofer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ashton Cofer are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ashton Cofer, 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 Ashton Cofer speak about?
Ashton Cofer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Conservation, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Family & Parenting, Inventors, Leadership, Motivational, Robotics, Science, Social Activism, STEM, STEM Education, Sustainability, Technology, TED, Youth -
Where does Ashton Cofer travel from?
Ashton Cofer generally travels from Palo Alto, 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 Ashton Cofer’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ashton Cofer 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 Ashton Cofer 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 Ashton Cofer 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.
Ashton Cofer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ashton Cofer for your event is available upon request. Ashton Cofer generally travels from Palo Alto, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kyla Guru, Siddarth Nandyala, Samaira Mehta, Gitanjali Rao and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ashton Cofer for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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.








