Tim Urban Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Tim Urban is the co-founder of the viral blog Wait But Why, where he writes about everything from artificial intelligence and procrastination to the future of humanity. The blog he created is known for its long reads on complex subjects represented in an exciting and easily digestible manner, with his unique stick-figure illustrations usually included. Urban's writing style is very engaging and full of humor, which results in mass popularity; even some of his posts are shared by influencers such as Elon Musk. Urban's talk, for instance, on procrastination, is one of the most-watched TED Talks ever, with more than 65 million views. In this talk, he humorously examines why people procrastinate and offers insight into how people can overcome this most common challenge. His ability to combine humor with deep, thought-provoking content made him an in-demand public speaker at conferences and events worldwide.

Another primary focus of Urban's work is the future of artificial intelligence. His well-recognized serial coverage of AI, which penetrates the possible consequences of superintelligence, has made an otherwise complex subject both accessible and engrossing. This work has further solidified his reputation as one of the great thinkers regarding technological innovation and its implications for the future. 

Other than speaking frequently on procrastination and AI, Urban also speaks a lot on creativity and innovation, which is based on both his experience and research. This is done to inspire audiences to rethink things a little and not be repulsed by new ideas. In such talks, the objective often challenges common wisdom and calls on its listeners to question their premises by introducing a new perspective. Whether explaining the inner workings of the human mind or painting the vast potential of future technology, Tim Urban talks about complex, critical, and compelling topics.