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Ed Smith

Vintage Video Game & Computer Designer

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Ed Smith Biography

Ed Smith got the technology bug early on in life, repairing appliances for the folks in the neighborhood. Smith attended Westinghouse Technical High School for Electronics and studied Marketing and Computer Science and Pace University. After studying microprocessor technology at Fairchild while developing traffic control signals at traffic control company Marbelite, the computer bug hit Smith at the age of 21. He would read Popular Electronics, Popular Mechanics and Omni magazines to stay caught up in a whirlwind of technological change. Smith’s first home was Radio Row on Canal Street, NY and his second home was Radio Shack.

By 1976, Smith was hired by APF Electronics in New York to work on the next generation video game after the success of TV Fun - a variation of Pong. Smith’s role at APF included collaboration on hardware design, building the prototypes as well as Joystick and I/O port design for the MP1000 video game. The MP1000 competed directly with Atari, Magnavox and Coleco during the first generation of cartridge-based games. By 1978, Smith and the APF design team leveraged the processing power of the MP1000 and the I/O design by him to add a computer console unit to the MP1000, creating the Imagination Machine personal computer.

Since his time at APF, Smith has been involved in almost every area of emerging technology with stints at Apple, Novell, Infosys Technologies and Kronos, developing global technology partner relationships that generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Smith worked with firms at the senior executive level in areas of Mainframe and Mini Computer Integration, Networking, Enterprise Application Development and Integration, Open Source Solutions, ERP, CRM, Workforce Management, Cloud Computing and Big Data amongst others.

Smith has worked with some of the top firms in the industry to deliver solutions that are seamlessly integrated. Some of the firms he has partnered with to deliver pervasive solutions to global clients include IBM, HP, Digital Equipment, Oracle, Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro, Unisys, SAP, Workday, Informatica, Tibco, Intel, Adobe, Amazon, Google and others. Smith has been engaged with over 200 software and hardware firms during his career. ​ Smith has been recognized for his early pioneering work in the video game and personal computer industry by numerous publications including Fast Company and Vintage Computing. He is listed as one of seven Black tech pioneers by PC Magazine. His book “Imagine That!” is now available on Amazon eBooks. Smith is an active speaker at corporations, high schools and universities across the country, telling his story of being a dreamer and overcoming almost impossible odds to escape the ghetto stereotypes and eventually be hired as an African American engineer in the early 1970s.

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Speaking Topics

    • Vintage video gaming and computers
    • Early adopter of technology
    • African American in technology
    • Overcoming adversity in the tech space

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Imagine That!

Imagine That!

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    Booking fees for Ed Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ed Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Ed Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ed Smith for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ed Smith for your next private or corporate function.

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Ed Smith

Vintage Video Game & Computer Designer

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Orlando, FL, USA
Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Categories:
Business Speakers, Diversity Speakers, Innovation, Science and Technology, Technology Speakers, Virtual Speakers

Ed Smith Biography

Ed Smith got the technology bug early on in life, repairing appliances for the folks in the neighborhood. Smith attended Westinghouse Technical High School for Electronics and studied Marketing and Computer Science and Pace University. After studying microprocessor technology at Fairchild while developing traffic control signals at traffic control company Marbelite, the computer bug hit Smith at the age of 21. He would read Popular Electronics, Popular Mechanics and Omni magazines to stay caught up in a whirlwind of technological change. Smith’s first home was Radio Row on Canal Street, NY and his second home was Radio Shack.

By 1976, Smith was hired by APF Electronics in New York to work on the next generation video game after the success of TV Fun - a variation of Pong. Smith’s role at APF included collaboration on hardware design, building the prototypes as well as Joystick and I/O port design for the MP1000 video game. The MP1000 competed directly with Atari, Magnavox and Coleco during the first generation of cartridge-based games. By 1978, Smith and the APF design team leveraged the processing power of the MP1000 and the I/O design by him to add a computer console unit to the MP1000, creating the Imagination Machine personal computer.

Since his time at APF, Smith has been involved in almost every area of emerging technology with stints at Apple, Novell, Infosys Technologies and Kronos, developing global technology partner relationships that generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Smith worked with firms at the senior executive level in areas of Mainframe and Mini Computer Integration, Networking, Enterprise Application Development and Integration, Open Source Solutions, ERP, CRM, Workforce Management, Cloud Computing and Big Data amongst others.

Smith has worked with some of the top firms in the industry to deliver solutions that are seamlessly integrated. Some of the firms he has partnered with to deliver pervasive solutions to global clients include IBM, HP, Digital Equipment, Oracle, Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro, Unisys, SAP, Workday, Informatica, Tibco, Intel, Adobe, Amazon, Google and others. Smith has been engaged with over 200 software and hardware firms during his career. ​ Smith has been recognized for his early pioneering work in the video game and personal computer industry by numerous publications including Fast Company and Vintage Computing. He is listed as one of seven Black tech pioneers by PC Magazine. His book “Imagine That!” is now available on Amazon eBooks. Smith is an active speaker at corporations, high schools and universities across the country, telling his story of being a dreamer and overcoming almost impossible odds to escape the ghetto stereotypes and eventually be hired as an African American engineer in the early 1970s.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Ed Smith and other top speakers and celebrities.

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Ed Smith Speaking Topics

    • Vintage video gaming and computers
    • Early adopter of technology
    • African American in technology
    • Overcoming adversity in the tech space

Ed Smith Videos

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  • The Imagination Machine with Ed Smith - The Retro Hour EP229 ...
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Ed Smith Books

Imagine That!
Imagine That!

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  • How to book Ed Smith?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Ed Smith for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Ed Smith, 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 pricing information and check availability for Ed Smith or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Ed Smith?

    Booking fees for Ed Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Ed Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Ed Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Ed Smith for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ed Smith for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Ed Smith or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Ed Smith or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Ed Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ed Smith for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ed Smith generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Roger Sho Gehrmann, Crystal Martin, Aubrey Blanche, Lolita Taub and Tonya M. Evans. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ed Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Ed Smith Speaking Topics

    • Vintage video gaming and computers
    • Early adopter of technology
    • African American in technology
    • Overcoming adversity in the tech space

Ed Smith Speaker Videos

  • Celebrating Ed Smith
    Celebrating Ed Smith
    The Imagination Machine with Ed Smith - The Retro Hour EP229 ...
    The Imagination Machine with Ed Smith - The Retro Hour EP229 ...
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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.

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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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