Dick Costolo

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, Dick Castolo, is one of the leading authorities on technology. From the early days of social media, to investing in technology startups, Castolo has experience of every aspect of the industry, which he shares during keynote speeches, in a bid to help others utilise technology effectively.

As the CEO of Twitter, Costolo is credited with taking the social media platform from a popular site to a company making two billion dollars in annual revenue. Between 2009 and 2015, Dick Costolo made bold decisions and balanced risk and reward to progress Twitter into one of the world’s most popular social media sites. In keynote discussions Costolo is known to cover his experience as a CEO and how he made brave choices to create a global brand.

Prior to becoming one of the biggest names in technology, Castolo gained his education and initial interest in the industry at the University of Michigan. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science from his Computer and Communications Sciences degree, gave Costolo a foundation in the field before embarking on his career and becoming a successful serial entrepreneur.

Investing time, money and resources in to start ups as well as embarking on his own adventures, is what has led Dick Costolo to become such a huge success story. From founding FeedBurner in 2003, which he later sold to Google, to becoming the CEO of Chorus in 2016, Costolo has consistently strived to become an industry leader with his committed entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, he has taken on the role of a partner at Index Ventures where he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs in creating successful global brands. A theme that Costolo regularly discusses at keynote talks for corporate clients.

With a career history as impressive as Costolo’s it’s no surprise he has been the recipient of a number of industry awards. Named CEO of the Year in 2013 for his achievements at Twitter and Silicon Valley’s Most Impressive CEOs in the same year, it’s fair to say Dick Costolo made an impact as a business leader. Proving his status as a stand out in tech, Costolo was listed in the 2013 Time Tech 40: Most Influential Minds in Tech, a testament to his dedication in the field.

One of the biggest names in business and technology, Dick Costolo’s talks will offer invaluable advice on the industry and leave your business prepared to take the next steps in becoming a global success.