Chad Hurley is the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of YouTube – the world’s largest and most popular video sharing site and the third most visited site globally. In June 2006, he was voted 28th on Business 2.0’s “50 People Who Matter Now” list. Prior to YouTube, Chad worked... Read more
Chad Hurley is the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of YouTube – the world’s largest and most popular video sharing site and the third most visited site globally. In June 2006, he was voted 28th on Business 2.0’s “50 People Who Matter Now” list.
Prior to YouTube, Chad worked in eBay’s PayPal division where one of his tasks involved designing the original PayPal logo. He then co-founded YouTube with fellow PayPal colleagues Steve Chen and Jawed Karim. He was primarily responsible for the tagging and video sharing aspects of YouTube.
Chad Hurley grew up in Pennsylvania, USA. Since childhood he showed extreme interest in the arts, but then later became interested in computers and electronic media during high school. He was a stand-out runner for Twin Valley High School’s cross-country program, which won two of its PIAA State titles with him as a member in 1992 and 1994. He was also member of the Technology Student Association during high school. He graduated from Twin Valley High School (Pennsylvania), Elverson in 1995 and went on to receive his BA in Fine Art from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1999.
Equal parts businessman and Silicon Valley maven, Chad’s transition from working at PayPal to founding and growing YouTube has truly become the stuff of legend in business, technology, social and educational circles around the world. In October of 2007, Chad and his partner sold YouTube to Google, Inc. for $1.6 Billion and still serves as the company’s advisor.
Currently, it is estimated that YouTube attracts over 800 million unique users watching over 4 billion hours of video each month with 70% of its traffic coming from outside the US. Additionally, 72 hours of new video is uploaded every minute — a rate that shows more content being uploaded in less than a month than the combined three US networks created in its first 60 years.
Chad Hurley stepped down as CEO of YouTube in October 2010 and stated he would stay on as an advisor of YouTube, allowing Google’s Salar Kamangar to take over the CEO position. Soon after selling YouTube, Chad co-founded AVOS Systems, which is committed to creating platforms and building products that enable individuals to utilise their time more efficiently in their everyday life.
As a globally sought-after keynote speaker, Chad Hurley discusses the rise of YouTube and managing its meteoric growth. He shares the lessons learned from the unique experiences of creating a “game-changer”, “status quo disrupter” and “new standard” in technology and how content is consumed and shared in the modern era. He also explains what’s next in the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technology, the shifting paradigm of media production and distribution and how YouTube continues to evolve in order to stay on top.
You can book Chad Hurley through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Chad's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Chad Hurley's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Chad tailored to your event.
Chad Hurley speaks on Business & Management, Digital Trends, Economics, Entrepreneurial, Future. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Chad to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Chad Hurley for events worldwide, subject to Chad's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Chad Hurley is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Chad can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Chad Hurley on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Chad can offer.
Chad Hurley delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Chad Hurley's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Digital Trends, Economics, Entrepreneurial, Future. To get a clear sense of Chad's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Chad Hurley can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Digital Trends, Economics, Entrepreneurial, Future is relevant. Details of Chad's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Chad Hurley is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Chad Hurley, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Chad's current availability for your dates.