Megan Smith

Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer under President Obama, Co-Founder & CEO of shift7 & pioneering Vice President at Google

  • Co-created Google’s “Women Techmakers” initiative to support diversity in tech
  • General Manager of Google.org, leading philanthropic projects
  • World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
  • Named among Business Insider’s “23 Most Powerful LGBTQ+ People in Tech”
  • Co-founder of the Malala Fund

Megan Smith is a visionary leader in the fields of technology and AI, known for her role as the 3rd U.S. Chief Technology Officer under President Obama. With a background in pioneering tech solutions and an unwavering commitment to digital innovation, Megan has positioned herself at the forefront of AI and technology policy. As a keynote speaker, she inspires audiences with her insights into how technology, especially AI, can be harnessed to address pressing social, environmental, and economic issues, drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of technology and human advancement.

Early in her career, Megan held significant roles that set the foundation for her later achievements. Starting as a Vice President at Google, she led the New Business Development team, guiding key acquisitions and building influential partnerships that shaped the digital landscape, such as Google Earth and Google Maps. Her drive to apply technology for good was evident as she also led Google.org’s initiatives, combining philanthropy with AI and tech solutions to tackle global challenges. Megan’s passion for AI and advanced technology saw her transition to Google[x], where she co-founded the Solve for X initiative, a platform fostering moonshot thinking in AI and technology.

In recent years, Megan co-founded shift7, a company focused on scaling tech-driven solutions to global challenges. Under her leadership, shift7 has spearheaded projects that apply AI and data analytics to tackle systemic issues, amplifying innovative approaches to climate action, healthcare, and economic inclusivity. Her work at shift7 reflects her belief in technology as a catalyst for large-scale change, especially when applied with a collaborative approach.

Megan Smith’s unparalleled experience in tech policy, leadership in AI-driven social innovation, and dedication to making advanced technology accessible and ethical make her a sought-after keynote speaker. When hired as an AI speaker, Megan receives an average official client rating of 9.8/10 for her engaging, insightful presentations centred on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Her talks offer a unique perspective on AI’s capacity to drive large-scale societal change, grounded in both governmental insight and pioneering tech experience. When looking for a preeminent technologist with expertise on how exponential technologies such as artificial intelligence will undoubtedly affect our future, hire Megan Smith today!

Official Testimonials

Megan Smith is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Megan was fantastic! Our audience and employees absolutely loved her, and walked away feeling inspired.”

Yext

“She was an absolute HIT!”

Indeed

“Megan was excellent! She was personable, on-point, personalised the messaging and a true pleasure.”

Exelon’s Innovation EXPO

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