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Steven Levy

Editor at Large for Wired, Author of "Hackers", SVForum Visionary

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Steven Levy Biography

Steven Levy, Wired’s Editor at Large, has been an instrumental figure in the analysis and documentation of the digital revolution and its effect on society since the early 1980s. Starting his career with a transformative assignment for Rolling Stone on hackers—a subculture then mostly unknown—he recognized early that the digital revolution would be a pivotal narrative of our times. His book "Hackers," highly respected within technology circles, has influenced many to pursue careers in technology and is acknowledged as a classic in computer history, celebrated as the best sci-tech book in 20 years by readers of PC Magazine.

Levy's profound impact on technology journalism continued at Newsweek where he joined in 1996 as a senior editor and chief technology correspondent. In 2008, he transitioned to a full-time role at Wired magazine, having contributed to the publication since its inception. Recently, Levy took on a significant role at Medium, launching a new tech-focused site aimed at redefining journalism in the digital age. His books, including "Crypto," which won the grand e-book prize at the 2001 Frankfurt Book Fair, and "In the Plex," a deep dive into Google's internal workings, have been seminal in shaping public understanding of technology's trajectory. His work on "Crypto" proved prescient, offering essential reading long before the mainstream buzz around cryptography, blockchain, and Bitcoin.

Beyond writing, Levy has developed a reputation as a compelling speaker on topics like the influence of hacker ethics on modern technology firms and the emerging intelligent future shaped by AI and big data. His insights are drawn from decades of close relationships with tech luminaries such as Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Steve Jobs, and his extensive work has appeared in prestigious outlets such as Harper's Magazine, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone. In 2008, his contributions to technology discourse were recognized when he was inducted as a SVForum Visionary, joining ranks with icons like Bill Gates and Steve Wozniak. Additionally, his true crime book, "The Unicorn’s Secret," was adapted into the NBC miniseries "The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer," showcasing his versatility in covering a broad range of topics from technology to true crime.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/10/2024.

Steven Levy Speaking Topics

  • Security, Privacy & Technology

  • In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works & Shapes Our Lives

  • The Birth of Our Intelligent Future

    Big Data, Smart Sensors, Artificial Intelligence and Hyper-connectivity have spawned the birth of a more Intelligent Future. From self-driving cars to Healthcare AI diagnostic systems, from smart energy grids to drones, Levy takes you thru the exponential growth of a world where systems will not only automate many of our mundane human tasks, but think and anticipate our more complicated needs and help us negotiate an ever increasingly complex world. Explore how to take advantage of this new future.

  • Hackernomics

    30 years ago, Levy’s book Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution described the "hacker ethic" which has lead the huge innovations and success of technology companies. Three decades later, Steven has revisited the hacker world, and has found that the “hacker ethic” is now the dominating culture in the most of the world’s most admired companies (Facebook even named the road leading into their corporate campus “Hacker Way”). Learn why the hacker mindset drives the type of innovation that makes companies like Apple, Google, Facebook and others so successful. More importantly, he explores the key hacker concepts and practices that you can immediately use to drive higher levels of innovation in your organization. This is a critical speech for leaders looking to gain an edge over their competitors.

Steven Levy Videos

  • Steven Levy on Google
    Steven Levy on Google
  • Steven Levy at the NYS Writers Institute in 2012
    Steven Levy at the NYS Writers Institute in 2012
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Steven Levy Books

  • In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
    In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
  • Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition
    Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution - 25th Anniversary Edition
  • The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness
    The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness
  • Crypto: How the Code Rebels Beat the Government Saving Privacy in the Digital Age
    Crypto: How the Code Rebels Beat the Government Saving Privacy in the Digital Age
  • Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything
    Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything
  • Artificial Life: A Report from the Frontier Where Computers Meet Biology
    Artificial Life: A Report from the Frontier Where Computers Meet Biology

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Steven Levy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security, Privacy & Technology, In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works & Shapes Our Lives, The Birth of Our Intelligent Future and Hackernomics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Steven Levy for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Steven Levy generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Calvin Trillin, Michael Rogers, Daniel Altman, Rick Smolan and Parag Khanna. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Steven Levy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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