John Kao

Founder & CEO of Alignment Health

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Orange, CA, USA
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John Kao Biography

John Kao, known for his extensive work in innovation and creativity, remains a leading figure in helping organizations harness their unique potential and transition from crisis to opportunity with his framework "The Six Intelligences." Beyond his current role as Chairman of the Institute for Large Scale Innovation, he has cultivated a diverse career spanning academia, business, and advisory roles.

Previously, Kao served as a Harvard Business School professor where he developed an acclaimed curriculum on innovation and entrepreneurship. His academic contributions are complemented by his practical engagements, such as advising Fortune 50 companies and governments, and contributing to conferences and workshops globally. Notable is his role as a distinguished visiting professor of innovation at the US Naval Postgraduate School and his previous role as a senior visiting fellow at Singapore Civil Service College. His insights have impacted audiences at prestigious forums including TED, Google, and the Keidanren, as well as the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Kao is also an accomplished author and thought leader in the field of business creativity, with books such as "Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity" and "Innovation Nation." Furthermore, his expertise extends into the arts, having been a Tony-nominated producer for films and Broadway plays, and a jazz pianist who once played with rock legend Frank Zappa. His unique approach to innovation is also reflected in his role as Yamaha's first "Innovation Artist," where he uses music to illustrate creative business principles. Through his keynote speeches and workshops, Kao shares novel tools and techniques that equip organizations to effectively navigate and innovate amidst uncertain times.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/06/2024.

John Kao Videos

  • The Medicaid Space and How Alignment Health Has Evolved
    Alignment Healthcare CEO John Kao joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss the Medicare space and how the company has evolved as it...
  • Alignment Healthcare’s CEO Encourages Action
    John E. Kao (’87) is founder and CEO of Alignment Healthcare, a consumer-centric platform delivering customized health care in the United States to...

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