Ashton Cofer Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
CMH - Columbus, OH
Primary Topic Category:
Creativity and Innovation
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Ashton Cofer Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Ashton Cofer is an award-winning inventor, entrepreneur, and advocate for STEM education. As a teenager, he won the 2016 Google Science Fair's Innovator Award for developing a method to convert waste Styrofoam into activated carbon. He later co-founded Fizz, a fast-growing social media platform designed for college students. A passionate speaker, he shares insights on innovation, problem-solving, and the power of young entrepreneurship. His work has been recognized by organizations like MIT, the National STEM Festival, and the Davidson Institute.
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