AI & Future of Work Strategist; Youth Career Matchmaker and Skills-First Hiring Advocate; Author of "The Degree Free Way"

Houston, TX, USA
Live Event: $20,000 - $30,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Hannah Maruyama Biography

Hannah Maruyama is a youth career strategist, AI and future of work expert and CEO of Degree Free, a company that helps families design career paths for young adults without relying on traditional college degrees. With a background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Maruyama studies how technology, automation and changing hiring practices are reshaping the labor market. Her work focuses on helping parents and young adults understand where real opportunity exists in a rapidly changing economy and how to build careers that do not depend on a diploma.

Maruyama's own story anchors her credibility. In 2020, she entered the tech industry without a degree by targeting a specific role, acquiring the relevant certification and landing the job within 45 days, despite a degree requirement in the posting. That experience became the foundation of the "Degree Free Four" and "How to Find a Job Backwards" frameworks used across Degree Free's programs today.

She is the author of "The Degree Free Way: How to Help Your 16-20 Year Old Build the Life They Want," a practical guide used by families across the United States to rethink education and career planning. Through her programs, courses and widely followed social media presence, Maruyama has helped thousands of families explore and find overlooked careers, prepare their kids for an AI world of work and launch young adults into the workforce with confidence.

Maruyama speaks to parents, organizations and employers about the future of work, skills-first hiring and what families can do to prepare the next generation for meaningful careers in an AI-driven world.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/18/2026.

Hannah Maruyama Speaking Topics

  • Beat the Bots: How to Future-Proof Your Child in an AI World of Work

    AI isn't coming for jobs someday — it's already here, and most parents have no idea what that means for their kids. In this talk, Hannah Maruyama cuts through the noise to give parents an honest, practical picture of what AI is actually doing to the labor market and what it isn't. She breaks down which skills will matter in an AI-driven economy, why the old playbook of "get a degree and get a job" is increasingly outdated, and what parents can do right now to help their kids build a career that holds up no matter what technology comes next.

    Attendee Results:

    • Walk away with an accurate, jargon-free understanding of what AI is doing to the job market today
    • Identify the specific skill sets that will help young adults stay competitive and employable in an automated economy
    • Leave with a clear, actionable starting point for helping your child build a future-proof career path

  • Hidden Talent: How to Fix Your Hiring Process to Reduce Churn by 63% and Grow Great People

    Most companies are losing great candidates before they ever apply — because of a degree requirement that has nothing to do with the job. In this talk, Hannah Maruyama shows hiring managers and HR leaders how unnecessary credential requirements are quietly driving up churn, shrinking talent pools, and costing organizations far more than they realize. Drawing on real workforce data and her expertise in skills-first hiring, Hannah delivers a practical framework for rethinking job listings, evaluating candidates on demonstrated ability, and building teams that actually want to stay.

    Attendee Results:

    • Understand exactly how degree requirements on job listings are shrinking your candidate pool and driving up turnover costs

    • Learn how shifting to skills-first hiring can reduce employee churn by up to 63%

    • Walk away with a stupid simple framework to revamp your hiring process, attract stronger candidates, and build a workforce that grows with your company

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Hannah Maruyama is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Beat the Bots: How to Future-Proof Your Child in an AI World of Work, Hidden Talent: How to Fix Your Hiring Process to Reduce Churn by 63% and Grow Great People and The Five Degree-Free Pathways: How to Help Your Child Find the Right Fit After High School. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hannah Maruyama for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Hannah Maruyama generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erik Qualman, Eduardo Briceño, Liz Wiseman, Cheryl Cran and Shawn Achor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hannah Maruyama for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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