Technology Executive & Engineering Leadership Expert; Former Director of Engineering at Slack; CTO of Obama Foundation
Leslie Miley Biography
Leslie Miley is a technology executive whose career includes roles at some of Silicon Valley's most influential companies. Miley advanced through engineering positions at Walmart, ODesk, Apple, Google, and Twitter before serving as director of engineering at Slack. He later worked as a technical advisor to the chief technology officer of Microsoft, focusing on consumer product, analytics, and sustainability. Miley also served as chief technology officer for the Obama Foundation.
Miley's path in the engineering sector is unconventional. He left college to support his family during a period of limited economic opportunity. Over time, he developed engineering expertise and progressed through roles at Apple, Walmart, ODesk/Upwork, Google, Twitter, and Slack. His journey from college dropout to director of engineering has positioned him as a prominent voice on leadership, diversity, and career development in the technology industry.
Miley gained national attention after publicly explaining his decision to leave Twitter, citing concerns about workforce diversity and internal resistance to change. He declined a severance package to speak openly about his reasons for leaving. At Slack, Miley advocated for innovative hiring practices, including blind coding tests and recruiting talent from regions outside Silicon Valley. He has addressed systemic barriers facing underrepresented groups in technology, emphasizing the importance of equitable opportunities in the tech sector.
In addition to his corporate roles, Miley has worked to expand the technology ecosystem beyond Silicon Valley. He joined Venture for America as the first executive in residence, helping recent graduates launch entrepreneurial careers and supporting the revitalization of American cities. During his time at Venture for America, Miley engaged with communities and companies in cities such as Detroit, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Miami to discuss strategies for developing local tech ecosystems. He also advises startups founded by women and minorities and invests in funds supporting diverse entrepreneurs.
Miley's influence extends to media and thought leadership. He has been featured on Wired's Next List and contributes to USA Today, HuffPost, CNN, Fast Company, and TechCrunch. His work and perspectives are referenced in numerous published research articles. Miley has served on the board of advisors for The Center for Science, Technology, Ethics, and Policy at the University of Texas at El Paso and was a founder and speaker at the first Google Test Automation Conference. As a keynote speaker on technology, diversity, and inclusion, Miley is recognized for his technical expertise and candid approach to industry challenges.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Leslie Miley and other top speakers and celebrities.
-
How do I book Leslie Miley to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Leslie Miley 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 Leslie Miley, 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 Leslie Miley or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Leslie Miley
Speaking fees for Leslie Miley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Leslie Miley are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Leslie Miley, 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 Leslie Miley speak about?
Leslie Miley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include DEI, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Leadership, Futurism, Technology, Thought Leadership -
Where does Leslie Miley travel from?
Leslie Miley 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 Leslie Miley’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Leslie Miley 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 Leslie Miley 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 Leslie Miley 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.
Leslie Miley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Leslie Miley for your event is available upon request. Leslie Miley 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 Tracey Grace, R "Ray" Wang, John W. Mitchell, Raji Rajagopalan and Gary Flake. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leslie Miley 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.








