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Ann Winblad

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners

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Ann Winblad Biography

Ann Winblad is the co-founder and a Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. She is a well-known and respected software industry entrepreneur and technology leader. Her background and over 30 years of experience in the software industry have been chronicled in many national business and trade publications.

Ann began her career as a systems programmer at the Federal Reserve Bank. In 1976 Ann co-founded Open Systems, Inc., a top selling accounting software company, with a $500 investment. She operated Open Systems profitably for six years and then sold it for over $15 million.

Prior to co-founding Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, Ann served as a strategy consultant for prestigious clients such as IBM, Microsoft, Price Waterhouse, and numerous start-ups. In addition, Ann has co-authored the book "Object-Oriented Software" and has written articles for numerous publications.

Ann received a BA in mathematics and in business administration from the College of St. Catherine, as well as an MA in education and international economics from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. Ann also has an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of St. Thomas.

Ann has served as a Director of numerous start-up and public companies and currently serves as a director of Ace Metrix, Karmasphere, MuleSoft, Sonatype, and Voltage Security. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of St. Thomas. Ann is an adviser to numerous entrepreneur groups, as well as Director and former Chairperson of SV Forum.

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  • How do I book Ann Winblad to speak at my event?

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

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

    Ann Winblad is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Economy and Finance, Finance, Venture Capital.
  • Where does Ann Winblad travel from?

    Ann Winblad 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 Ann Winblad’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ann Winblad 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 Ann Winblad 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 Ann Winblad 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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Co-Founder and Managing Director, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners

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Ann Winblad Biography

Ann Winblad is the co-founder and a Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners. She is a well-known and respected software industry entrepreneur and technology leader. Her background and over 30 years of experience in the software industry have been chronicled in many national business and trade publications.

Ann began her career as a systems programmer at the Federal Reserve Bank. In 1976 Ann co-founded Open Systems, Inc., a top selling accounting software company, with a $500 investment. She operated Open Systems profitably for six years and then sold it for over $15 million.

Prior to co-founding Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, Ann served as a strategy consultant for prestigious clients such as IBM, Microsoft, Price Waterhouse, and numerous start-ups. In addition, Ann has co-authored the book "Object-Oriented Software" and has written articles for numerous publications.

Ann received a BA in mathematics and in business administration from the College of St. Catherine, as well as an MA in education and international economics from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota. Ann also has an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of St. Thomas.

Ann has served as a Director of numerous start-up and public companies and currently serves as a director of Ace Metrix, Karmasphere, MuleSoft, Sonatype, and Voltage Security. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of St. Thomas. Ann is an adviser to numerous entrepreneur groups, as well as Director and former Chairperson of SV Forum.

Ann Winblad Videos

  • Ann Winblad, BizCloud® Session™ With Vahid Razavi - YouTube
  • TEDxBayArea 12/08/11-Ann Winblad-Why Venture Capitalilsts Still ...
  • Ann Winblad // Venture Capital in Silicon Valley - YouTube

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FAQs on booking Ann Winblad

  • How do I book Ann Winblad to speak at my event?

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

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

    Ann Winblad is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Economy and Finance, Finance, Venture Capital.
  • Where does Ann Winblad travel from?

    Ann Winblad 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 Ann Winblad’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ann Winblad 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 Ann Winblad 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 Ann Winblad 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.

Ann Winblad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ann Winblad for your event is available upon request. Ann Winblad 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 Aine O'Flynn, Hester Peirce, Katherine Boyle, Carolina Huaranca and Michelle Valentine. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ann Winblad for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Ann Winblad Speaker Videos

  • Ann Winblad, BizCloud® Session™ With Vahid Razavi - YouTube
    TEDxBayArea 12/08/11-Ann Winblad-Why Venture Capitalilsts Still ...
  • Ann Winblad // Venture Capital in Silicon Valley - YouTube

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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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