Jimmy Wales Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
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BWI - Baltimore, MD
Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Secondary Topic Category:
Technology
Jimmy Wales Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Jimmy Wales is the visionary co-founder of Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia. Forbes has recognized him as one of the "Web Celebs," and TIME magazine listed him in their "100 Most Influential People in the World." He is a sought-after speaker on internet freedom, technology, and innovation. Wales consistently inspires audiences with his insights on collaboration and the power of open-source knowledge.
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