Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Click to Open Search Bar

Jennifer 8. Lee

CEO of Plympton & Author of "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles"; Entrepreneur, Documentary Producer, Seed Investor

CEO of Plympton & Author of "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles"; Entrepreneur, Documentary Producer, Seed Investor

Travels From Travels From:
San Francisco, CA, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Jennifer 8. Lee Biography

A former New York Times reporter, Jennifer 8. Lee is an author, journalist and force in digital media.

A former New York Times reporter, Lee produced The Search for General Tso and The Emoji Story, both documentaries which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and Artificial Gamer, which premiered October 2021 in theaters. She was one of the youngest full reporters ever hired at the Times. She was also an executive producer for The Price, which premiered at SXSW, and an associate producer for Give Me Liberty and the Emmy-winning Chasing Coral, both of which premiered at Sundance.

She is a Sundance Sloan Episodic Fellow for The Harvard Computers, a episodic series about an underacknowledged group of women who contributed to key astronomical research in the early 20th Century while working in the Harvard Observatory. She has co-led an Angel List seed investment fund for Y Combinator and was a Fast Company Most Creative Person in Business in 2018. She co-chairs the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Media, Entertainment and Sport.

Lee is cofounder of Emojination, a group whose motto is “Emoji by the people, for the people,” as well as a former vice-chair of the Unicode Emoji Subcommittee. She graduated from Harvard with degrees in applied mathematics and economics.

Lee has served as the lead judge for the Knight News Challenge, a $25-million grant program to spur news innovation. She also serves on the boards of the Nieman Foundation, the Center for Public Integrity, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, Hacks/Hackers, Awesome Foundation and the Robert F. Kennedy journalism awards. She is a member of the New York Public Library Young Lions Committee.

Jennifer 8. Lee Videos

  • Jennifer 8. Lee, Emojination - XOXO Festival (2018)
    Jennifer 8. Lee is the founder of Emojination, a grassroots group aiming to make emoji more inclusive and representative. A New York...
  • Jennifer 8. Lee: Who was General Tso? and Other Mysteries
    Reporter Jennifer 8. Lee talks about her hunt for the origins of familiar Chinese-American dishes -- exploring the hidden spots where these two...
  • Jennifer 8. Lee: "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles" | Talks at Google
    New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee visits Google's Mountain View, CA, headquarters to discuss her book, "The Fortune Cookie Chronicles." This...

Jennifer 8. Lee Books

  • The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food
    The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food

Speaker Lists Featuring Jennifer 8. Lee

  • Women's History Month Speakers <25K

    Women's History Month Speakers Under $25,000

    Celebrated in March, Women’s History Month celebrates every woman in our past and present who has made a difference in our nation and around the world. The female keynote speakers in this list are trailblazers in business,...

  • Business Speakers for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events

    Top Asian Pacific American Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders

    From successful entrepreneurs and start-up founders to CEOs and humanitarian ambassadors, these Asian Pacific American business speakers are inspiring examples of leadership, success and innovation. During the month of May,...

  • Top Keynote Speakers for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events

    Asian Pacific American Heritage Speakers

    These popular keynote speakers of Asian heritage have overcome adversity to be successful in their respective industries. Entertainers, journalists, writers, entrepreneurs, chefs, and more, these heritage speakers are...

FAQs on booking Jennifer 8. Lee

  • How do I book Jennifer 8. Lee to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jennifer 8. Lee 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 Jennifer 8. Lee, 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 Jennifer 8. Lee or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jennifer 8. Lee

    Speaking fees for Jennifer 8. Lee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jennifer 8. Lee are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jennifer 8. Lee, 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 Jennifer 8. Lee speak about?

  • Where does Jennifer 8. Lee travel from?

    Jennifer 8. Lee 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 Jennifer 8. Lee’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jennifer 8. Lee 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 Jennifer 8. Lee 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 Jennifer 8. Lee 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.

Jennifer 8. Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jennifer 8. Lee for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Jennifer 8. Lee 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 Tracy Chou, Helen Zia, Michelle Li, Laura Ling and Marilyn Tam. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jennifer 8. Lee for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Speakers Similar to Jennifer 8. Lee

related speakers Users also viewed these speakers:

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.

TOP