Bruno Bowden Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Bruno Bowden is a seasoned entrepreneur, engineer, and investor based in San Francisco, California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with double first-class honors. His career began at Keyhole, the company that would later become Google Earth, where he worked on graphics compatibility and quality assurance. At Google, Bruno held engineering leadership roles in Google Earth and Enterprise Gmail, scaling Gmail to a $1 billion annual run rate and growing Google Earth to over 1 billion installs. He also led the development of Google’s Santa Tracker, a holiday tradition that allowed millions of children to follow Santa’s journey around the world. After his tenure at Google, Bruno became an Equity Partner at Data Collective Venture Capital, where he invested in early-stage technology startups. His personal angel investments span across various sectors, including big data, mobile advertising, peer-to-peer car sharing, and cryptocurrency. Notably, he was an early investor in Getaround, a leading connected car-sharing platform. In 2020, Bruno co-founded Grep VC, a venture capital firm focused on AI and robotics. He has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem, serving on advisory boards and mentoring emerging companies. His commitment to innovation extends beyond investing; he co-founded and led a 150-person volunteer team to develop the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 mobile app, a project he describes as the most challenging of his career. Bruno has shared his insights on technology and innovation through two TED Talks, which have garnered over 300,000 views. His diverse experiences also include stints as a travel writer and contributions to the Academy Award-nominated animated film "Ice Age." With a passion for technology and a track record of pioneering projects, Bruno continues to be a prominent figure in the tech and investment communities.