Current Roles:
- Chief Evangelist, Canva (2014–Present): Guy Kawasaki works as the Chief Evangelist for Canva, a graphic design platform that makes design accessible to everyone. He champions Canva’s mission to empower users to design professional-grade visual content with ease.
- Author and Speaker: Kawasaki continues to write books and give talks on entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal growth.
- Venture Capitalist: Kawasaki is a founding partner at Garage Technology Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology startups.
Previous Roles:
- Chief Evangelist, Apple (1983–1987): Guy Kawasaki was one of the early evangelists for Apple and helped launch the Macintosh, focusing on building the early user base and generating excitement for Apple products.
- Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures (1997–2004): Kawasaki was a key figure at this venture capital firm.
- Founder & CEO, Alltop (2008–2015): Kawasaki co-founded Alltop, a site designed to aggregate the best websites on various topics.
Notable Speaking Engagements:
- SXSW (South by Southwest) Conference: Kawasaki has been a keynote speaker at SXSW, sharing his insights on entrepreneurship and innovation.
- TEDx: He has spoken at various TEDx events, providing inspiration and practical advice on starting a business and leveraging digital tools.
- Google’s Think with Google: Guy Kawasaki has participated in several Google-hosted events where he shares ideas on business development and technology.
- The Global Leadership Summit: Kawasaki has spoken to leaders about the intersection of leadership, technology, and innovation.
Brands Worked With:
- Apple
- Canva
- Alltop
- Motorola
- Google
- Amazon
Why Companies Hire Him: Companies hire Guy Kawasaki for his expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, and evangelism. His experience with Apple helped shape the way companies engage with customers and cultivate brand loyalty. His ability to create excitement around new products and services is highly valued by startups and tech companies. As a thought leader, he is sought after for strategic guidance, keynote speeches, and corporate training on innovation and scaling businesses.