Adam Cheyer: Co-Founder of Siri

Voice interface pioneer and co-creator of Siri who helps teams design conversational AI and voice-enabled product strategies.

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Highlights:
  • Adam Cheyer is a Top Technology and AI virtual speaker, Co-Founder and Former VP Engineering of Siri and Viv Labs
  • He co-founded Siri, which was acquired by Apple, and later co-founded Viv, which became the basis of the voice assistant Bixby on Samsung phones, TVs, watches, and more.
  • He is also a founding member and first developer at Change.org, the world’s largest petition platform, with more than 300M members.


Formats Available: Keynotes when available

Preferred Audiences: Conferences (150–1,200).

Outcomes:
  1. Design conversational flows that improve UX.
  2. Prioritize voice-enabled features with clear ROI.
  3. Build testing frameworks for conversational AI.
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  • Travels from: San Francisco, California
  • **Fee range: $50,001 - $75,000

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The last five years have seen breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence(AI) at an unprecedented rate, with a host of new systems and applications emerging that go far beyond what was possible only a decade ago.

Voice commands can now be used to perform actions and retrieve information using a conversational tone across a multiple of devices. Self-driving cars are a reality for commuters on the highway.

With continuous and accelerating improvements in AI, this talk will address new ways of thinking about AI and ways to prepare your business for the continuing AI revolution.

In this presentation Adam talks about the birth of Siri, from idea, to inception, to Apple’s acquisition and implementation of it into the iPhone in 2010. Siri’s story is a fascinating one that not many people know about.

For example, did you know that Adam first built a Siri-like system in 1993 before the world wide web was even launched? And that it operated on a tablet-like PC?

But it wasn’t until Apple’s release of the iPhone 18 years later in 2007 that Adam knew it was the right time to take Siri from a hobby to the world.

Lessons From The Founder of Siri, Inc.

Adam discusses the lessons he learned while building each of his startups and how he took them from idea to execution.

He talks through vital questions in building a startup, such as: how to know when it’s the right time to take an idea from hobby to startup; how to choose the right environment to work; how to pick the right goals that will lead to success; and, how to visualize what success means to you.

Learn how to build a successful startup from the founder of Siri.

The Future of Intelligent Interface Agents

We are in the midst of a technological boom of intelligent interface agents.

AI agents like Siri, OK Google, Cortana, and Alexa will soon be integrated into many of our electronic devices expanding what is known as the Internet of Things (IoT).

In this talk Adam discusses the implications of AI interface agents, and their integration into industries such as, financial trading, healthcare, marketing, and customer service, including smart homes and smart cars.

This talk also touches on Adam’s newest AI agent, Viv (what many are calling the next Siri). In the future we will see Viv, Siri, and other AI agents integrated more seamlessly into businesses and particularly into our daily lives.

Talent Short Bio

Adam Cheyer is a noted AI entrepreneur and engineer who has built assistant and voice technologies from the ground up. With a career spanning product architecture and startup building, Adam specializes in turning advanced capabilities into practical, user-centered products.

His sessions emphasize real-world constraints,  latency, privacy, data strategy, and user experience and provide leaders with concrete architectures and rollout plans. Adam’s workshops give product teams the templates needed to prototype, measure, and scale conversational interfaces. He pairs inspirational future vision with nuts-and-bolts advice so organizations can pilot quickly and avoid common traps. His practical style is well-suited to product launches, innovation days, and technical offsites.

Best known as a creator of Siri, Apple’s AI assistant, Adam Cheyer is a visionary pioneer in artificial intelligence and computer-human interaction. With a career spanning decades at the forefront of technological innovation, he has helped shape the evolution of AI, voice interfaces, and the future of human-computer collaboration. As an inventor with 39 patents, a serial entrepreneur, and an engineering executive, Cheyer brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience in building successful technology-driven businesses.

Cheyer is one of the world’s most authoritative and engaging speakers on AI, the future of technology, and entrepreneurship. His compelling insights have captivated audiences at leading global companies, including Cisco, Google, Dell, and Visa, where he provides a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence and innovation will shape the coming decades. Whether discussing the breakthroughs behind Siri, the future of intelligent assistants, or the roadmap for startups navigating an evolving digital landscape, Cheyer delivers thought-provoking, actionable insights that inspire and challenge his audiences.

Best known as a creator of Siri, Apple’s AI assistant, Adam Cheyer is a visionary pioneer in artificial intelligence and computer-human interaction. With a career spanning decades at the forefront of technological innovation, he has helped shape the evolution of AI, voice interfaces, and the future of human-computer collaboration. As an inventor with 39 patents, a serial entrepreneur, and an engineering executive, Cheyer brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience in building successful technology-driven businesses.

Cheyer is one of the world’s most authoritative and engaging speakers on AI, the future of technology, and entrepreneurship. His compelling insights have captivated audiences at leading global companies, including Cisco, Google, Dell, and Visa, where he provides a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence and innovation will shape the coming decades. Whether discussing the breakthroughs behind Siri, the future of intelligent assistants, or the roadmap for startups navigating an evolving digital landscape, Cheyer delivers thought-provoking, actionable insights that inspire and challenge his audiences.

Adam Cheyer is a world-renowned AI pioneer, entrepreneur, and technology visionary. As a co-creator of Siri, a leading voice in AI innovation, and a successful startup founder, he brings a wealth of experience to the stage. His speaking engagements cover AI’s future, startup growth strategies, and the evolving landscape of human-computer interaction. Companies and organizations seeking a top-tier speaker who combines deep technical knowledge with engaging storytelling and actionable insights will find Adam Cheyer to be an invaluable addition to their event.

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