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Keynote SpeakerUri Levine

Waze co-Founder, Author of 'Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution - A Handbook for Entrepreneurs'

Uri Levine is a passionate entrepreneur and disruptor, a two-time ‘unicorn’ builder (Duocorn). He is co-founder of Waze, the world’s largest community-based driving traffic and navigation app, which Google acquired for $1.1 billion in 2013, and former investor and board member in Moovit, ‘Waze of public transportation, which Intel acquired... Read more

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Popular Talks by Uri Levine

  • Understand your users while building your product
  • Figure Out Product-Market Fit or Die
  • How to make money – building a business model
  • How to Get to a Billion Users? Go To Market Strategies
  • Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution- the cookbook for entrepreneurs
  • The Waze Journey
  • Firing and Hiring - CEO's hard decisions in building the right team
  • Disruption and Innovation – also in corporates (Can corporates disrupt their markets?)

Biography

Uri Levine is a passionate entrepreneur and disruptor, a two-time ‘unicorn’ builder (Duocorn). He is co-founder of Waze, the world’s largest community-based driving traffic and navigation app, which Google acquired for $1.1 billion in 2013, and former investor and board member in Moovit, ‘Waze of public transportation, which Intel acquired for $1 Billion in 2020. Levine also heads the “The Founders Kitchen,” a company-builder fund.

Levine’s new book “Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution – A Handbook for Entre-preneurs” will be published on January 17, 2023. Levine’s vision in building startups is to disrupt inefficient markets and improve under-functioning services, focusing on solving “BIG problems” and saving consumers time and money while empowering them and changing the world for the better.

Among Uri’s startups are Pontera, FairFly, Refundit, and SeeTree, and he is always working on the next one. Uri has been in the high-tech business for the last 30 years, half of them in the startup sce-ne, and has seen everything ranging from failure, moderate success, and big success.

He is a world-class speaker on entrepreneurship, disruption, evolution vs. revolutions of markets, mobility, and startups. Motivated to encourage the next generation of thinkers and innovators, he also leads an academic workshop entitled “How to Build a Startup,” aimed at undergraduate and graduate-level business students. Uri’s Youtube channel and website, and many videos when you google him.

Uri is keynote speaker in events, conferences, companies’ boards and management, etc, among them are Web Summit, Cebit, Techrunch Disrupt, Deloitte, McKinzie, YPO, Forbes, Startup Grind, BNP Paribas, EmergeAmericas Miami, Tel-Aviv University, Reichman Uni-versity, G100 Visionaries Foundation, etc.

In his presentations and workshops he discusses the lessons learned from his own expe-rience of both triumphs and defeats. Levine provides his startips – tips for entrepreneurs and managers on how to build startups and develop disruptive technologies.

Levine is a BA graduate from the Tel-Aviv University. He served in the Israeli army at spe-cial intelligence unit 8200. In his public activity, he serves on the board of trustees at Tel-Aviv University. He also mentors young entrepreneurs at the Zell Entrepreneurship Program at Reichman University (IDC Herzliya).

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How do I book Uri Levine for a keynote speech?

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What are Uri Levine's speaking fees?

Uri Levine'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 Uri tailored to your event.

What topics does Uri Levine speak about?

Uri Levine speaks on Big Data, Business & Management, Digital, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Uri to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Uri Levine available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Uri Levine for events worldwide, subject to Uri's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Uri Levine deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Uri Levine is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Uri Levine?

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 Uri can accommodate.

Can Uri Levine tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Uri Levine 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 Uri can offer.

What languages does Uri Levine present in?

Uri Levine delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Uri Levine a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Uri Levine's areas of expertise include Big Data, Business & Management, Digital, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial. To get a clear sense of Uri'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.

What kind of events can Uri Levine speak at?

Uri Levine can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Big Data, Business & Management, Digital, Digital Trends, Entrepreneurial is relevant. Details of Uri'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.

Does Uri Levine offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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 Uri Levine is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Uri Levine?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Uri Levine, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Uri's current availability for your dates.