Guy Kawasaki

As Canva's Chief Evangelist, Guy Kawasaki sets the technological standard for his industry. A pioneer of his field, he is considered to be a marketing guru, specialising in Silicon Valley venture capitalism. Among his other credible achievements, Guy was responsible for the marketing of Apple's 1984 Macintosh computer line, a revolutionary advancement in the digital world. As a self-described Apple Evangelist, Guy redefined the term "evangelist" to apply it to a standard of technology. Aside from working with Canva, an online graphic design tool, he is also a popular speaker whose eloquence and infectious passion for technology resonates with audiences.

A regular of the TED Talk stage, Guy's speech on The Art of Innovation has over two million views. Providing ten key points of innovation, he took his audience on a journey from number one, "make meaning", all the way to number 10, "perfect your pitch". Guy encourages audiences to create their own business mantra, a single drive that focuses their company's purpose. At its core, innovative products are ahead of the curve, filling a gap in the market that may not have even been conceptualised yet - Guy offers his TED Talk audience the secrets to creating these innovative products, like he did with the Macintosh. Moving to your stage, Guy can expand upon the topics covered in his TED Talk speeches, providing your audience with even more of an insight.

Guy first started working for Apple in 1983, spending four years as their Chief Evangelist. He later left the business mogul to focus on his speaking career, as well as write columns for such influential publications as Forbes and MacUser. During this period, he also founded his own company, Fog City Software, before returning to Apple as a Fellow in 1995. In 2013, Guy moved to Google to advise on Motorola and create a Google+ mobile device community. As a speaker Guy explores his incredibly diverse career, taking his audience on a journey through the 80s, 90s and 2000s of technology.

In 2014, Guy joined Canva as their Chief Evangelist. A revolutionary thought leader of the technology industry, an event featuring Guy benefits from relevant, up to date information. Having witnessed the development of technology over three years, he can discuss both present innovation, make future predictions and reflect upon past technology.