Jessica Pointing

Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree; Researcher in Quantum Computing at Stanford, Harvard & MIT; Founder of Optimize Guide

Travels From Travels From:
UK
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Jessica Pointing Biography

Jessica Pointing has engaged in quantum computing research at Stanford University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is currently a PhD student specializing in quantum computing at Stanford University and has been awarded the Knight-Hennessy Fellowship. She completed her Bachelors degree in Physics and Computer Science, with high honors and as a member of the academic honors society Phi Beta Kappa, from Harvard University after spending her first two years of university studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

She founded the Stanford Quantum Computing Association and the Harvard College Quantum Computing Association. Jessica was the audience-voted winner for the Quantum Matters Science Communication Competition. Jessica has been invited to speak about quantum computing at conferences internationally, including IBM’s annual conference, Oracle’s Code One conference, and as a panelist at the Forbes CIO Summit.

Jessica has interned as a software engineer at Google, management consultant at McKinsey and Company, investment banker at Goldman Sachs, and strategist at Morgan Stanley. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Optimize Guide, a blog about life optimization and founded the Now Know Organization, which received funding from Google to teach technology to young people.

Jessica was selected for the Forbes 30 under 30 list in the Science category. Jessica won the IBM Q Quantum Computing Award for winning, with a team, IBM's first quantum computing hackathon. She was also a prize-winner at the Creative Destruction Lab quantum computing hackathon. She has been awarded the McKinsey Women's Impact Award, MIT Award for Distinguished Achievement in Leadership, and has been named a Google Anita Borg Scholar and John Harvard Scholar for being in the top 5% of the class at Harvard. She is also a Microsoft Scholar, Palantir Scholar, Adobe Research Scholar, Morgan Stanley Scholar, Goldman Sachs Scholar, Neo Scholar, Society of Women Engineers Scholar and Society of Geophysicists Scholar.

BOOK Jessica Pointing

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/14/2024.

Jessica Pointing Videos

  • Why Quantum Computing Could Transform Our World | Jessica Pointing | TEDx
    Solving certain types of problems can take billions of years on our current conventional computers. Quantum computers, however, could potentially...
  • Quantum Computing • Jessica Pointing • GOTO 2019
    Solving certain types of problems can take billions of years on our current conventional computers. Quantum computers, however, could potentially...
  • Jessica Pointing | 2018 Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition
    Harvard senior Jessica Pointing takes just 3 minutes to explain how quantum algorithms can organize quantum bits (qubits) for solving complex...

FAQs on booking Jessica Pointing

  • How do I book Jessica Pointing to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jessica Pointing for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jessica Pointing, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jessica Pointing or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jessica Pointing

    Speaking fees for Jessica Pointing, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jessica Pointing are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jessica Pointing, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jessica Pointing speak about?

    Jessica Pointing is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Physics, Technology, Women in Business.
  • Where does Jessica Pointing travel from?

    Jessica Pointing generally travels from UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jessica Pointing’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jessica Pointing for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jessica Pointing for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jessica Pointing or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jessica Pointing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jessica Pointing for your event is available upon request. Jessica Pointing generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Reshma Saujani, Olympia LePoint, Ryan Robinson, Katie Bouman and Komal Mangtani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jessica Pointing for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP