Cassie Kozyrkov
CEO of Kozyr, AI Luminary, Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, and Pioneer of Decision Intelligence
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Cassie Kozyrkov
CEO of Kozyr, AI Luminary, Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, and Pioneer of Decision Intelligence
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The Future is AI-First: Are You Ready to Lead?
AI Won’t Steal Your Job But It Will Steal Your Excuses
Why Businesses Fail at AI Adoption: From Buzzwords to Business Strategy
Mind The Gap: Digital Trust Habits For The AI Era
About Cassie Kozyrkov
Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO of Kozyr, is a renowned leader in artificial intelligence. She is best known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and serving as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she spearheaded Google’s transformation into an AI-first company.
Today, Cassie is a sought-after AI advisor and speaker who has transformed how organizations like Gucci, NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK approach AI strategy. Passionate about elevating human potential through the responsible adoption of complex technology, she also serves on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and an investor in emerging product companies.
Her influence on Google’s culture is legendary; no matter how big the auditorium, Google had to use lotteries to manage the demand to participate in one of her live workshops. Her work, which included personally training over 20,000 Googlers in AI and data-driven decision-making, impacted more than 500 company initiatives.
Combining deep technical knowledge with theater-trained charisma, Cassie is a captivating keynote speaker with the rare ability to make complex concepts accessible, engaging, and actionable for executive and general audiences alike. Her humor, wit, and vivid analogies ensure that people of all stripes leave her talks inspired and equipped to drive innovation. Cassie has delighted live audiences in more than 40 countries and on all seven continents, including stages at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Web Summit, and SXSW.
Cassie has appeared on the cover of Forbes AI and featured in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Fast Company, WIRED, Success, Entrepreneur, as well as a recent documentary on the AI revolution. Her online courses and more than 200+ published articles have reached millions and cemented her position as a LinkedIn Top Voice and the #1 Writer in AI on Medium for many years. She is followed by more than 24,000 CxOs.
Hailing from South Africa, Cassie began her undergraduate studies at the age of 15 at Nelson Mandela University and earned degrees in economics, mathematical statistics, psychology and neuroscience from the University of Chicago, NCSU, and Duke University, which honored her as a Few-Glasson Distinguished Alumna for her significant contributions to the fields of AI and Decision Intelligence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Booking Cassie Kozyrkov
Is Cassie Kozyrkov a good fit for a non-technical executive audience?
Yes. She is known for making complex AI and decision-making concepts accessible for both executive and general audiences, combining deep technical knowledge with theater-trained charisma. As Google's first Chief Decision Scientist, she personally trained over 20,000 Googlers across technical and non-technical roles.
What makes Cassie Kozyrkov different from other AI speakers?
She founded the field of Decision Intelligence and helped lead Google's AI-first transformation as its first Chief Decision Scientist. She has since advised organizations including Gucci, NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK on AI strategy, and sits on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
What is Cassie Kozyrkov best known for?
She is best known for pioneering Decision Intelligence and for her tenure as Google's first Chief Decision Scientist, where her live workshops were so in demand that Google used lotteries to manage attendance. She has spoken in more than 40 countries on all seven continents, including at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Web Summit, and SXSW.
What is Cassie Kozyrkov's speaking fee?
Cassie Kozyrkov's speaking fee is available upon request and depends on the event's location, date, format (in-person or virtual), and specific requirements. Contact Speak About AI for an exact quote for your event.
What topics does Cassie Kozyrkov speak about?
Cassie Kozyrkov speaks about Decision Intelligence, AI Strategy, Data Science, Executive Leadership, and AI Implementation. Each keynote is customized to the audience and event.
Is Cassie Kozyrkov available for virtual events?
Yes. Cassie Kozyrkov is available for in-person keynotes as well as virtual presentations and webinars for distributed audiences.
Where is Cassie Kozyrkov based, and does Cassie travel for events?
Cassie Kozyrkov is based in Florida, United States and is available for speaking engagements worldwide.
How do I book Cassie Kozyrkov for my event?
Cassie Kozyrkov is booked through Speak About AI, the AI-exclusive keynote speaker bureau. Share your event date, location, audience, and budget via the contact form, and the team will confirm Cassie's availability, provide exact pricing, and handle the contracting end to end.
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