From Shazam's Magic to AI Wonders
From Shazam's Magic to AI Wonders
UK, USA
Chris Barton: Shazam Creator and AI Visionary – Transform Your Organization's Approach to Innovation.
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Chris is a charismatic speaker who shared his inspiring story of how a seemingly impossible dream with insurmountable obstacles eventually came to life. In a very personal and honest tone, Chris shared the many lessons learned from the challenges of creating Shazam – from the power of persuasion and convincing people to believe in their project to building credibility and sharing their passion. The overall message was very inspiring and uplifting and our audience at our UNLEASH show loved having him as a speaker!
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In a world of everyday challenges, imagine this scenario: You’re stuck at a crossroads, grappling with a complex problem that seems insurmountable. That’s when you need someone like Chris Barton to step in and change the game.
Keynote Speaker Chris Barton isn’t your average motivational speaker; he’s a visionary who has a knack for turning the seemingly impossible into reality. When you book Chris Barton for your event, you’re inviting an innovator whose positive energy and unique approach can inspire your organization to achieve greatness.
Chris Barton’s journey from inventor to acclaimed speaker is a testament to his ability to make magic happen. He’s best known as the mastermind behind Shazam, the app that transformed the way the world discovers music, boasting over 2 billion downloads and ranking as Apple’s sixth-largest acquisition. Imagine the impact his insights can have on your organization, helping you discover unconventional solutions to complex challenges.
What sets Chris Barton apart is his dyslexia-driven superpower—a perspective that empowers him to question assumptions and defy conventional wisdom. In his speeches, he shares his “Start From Zero” thinking method, urging audiences to challenge norms and overcome obstacles with creativity and resilience.
When you book Chris Barton, you’re not just getting a speaker; you’re getting a catalyst for change. His remarkable story and storytelling prowess captivate audiences, leaving them motivated to make big things happen in their organizations.
Whether your organization is navigating uncharted territory or seeking fresh perspectives, Chris Barton is the keynote speaker who can provide the inspiration and tools you need to create magic in defiance of the obstacles. Book Chris Barton for your event and witness the transformative impact he can have on your team, motivating them to take action and achieve the extraordinary.
Disrupt Your Thinking. Defy Barriers. Inspire Delight.
Chris Barton knows a thing or two about bringing bold ideas to life. When he dreamt up Shazam, Chris was told using a phone to identify songs out of thin air was impossible. The rocky path from that audacious idea to becoming Apple’s sixth-largest acquisition is an inspiring story worthy of a Hollywood movie.
With over two billion downloads, Shazam delivers pure magic and has changed the way the world discovers music. In this presentation, Chris unpacks lessons learned from creating Shazam using the earliest forms of AI as well as his pioneering involvement with Android at Google and mobile partnerships at Dropbox. Doing something new – disrupting the status quo – tests our resilience and requires an ability to overcome obstacles with fresh eyes.
A holder of twelve patents, Chris’s storytelling and insights inspire people to accomplish big things within their own organizations using “creative persistence” and his Start from Zero methodology – new ways of thinking and overcoming barriers. Startups use these concepts to tackle insurmountable obstacles, and you should too – to create Shazam-like magic in defiance of all odds.
Chris customizes the emphasis of this presentation for each audience. Sample takeaways:
Chris inspires audiences with keynotes about innovation and overcoming the impossible. Therefore he believes every keynote should be crafted for your audience and your goals. He creates customized messages and unique experiences to achieve the results you need.
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Chris was awesome. Some of the feedback from our executives in attendance included: Powerful message…Loved the message about starting with the end user and working backwards… and Very inspirational.
Sarah Lietz
Chris was an inspiring and sincere keynote speaker. His talk was very engaging … the audience was fascinated by his personal insights on entrepreneurship and business strategy. Very on point, with a convincing message!
Thomas Mosch
Chris Barton is an incredibly engaging speaker-our enthusiastic YPO’ers were very inspired by his accomplishments and foresight. His personal insights on business development and strategies to strengthen bonds within the fraternity were enlightening, and a definite take home learning for us. In fact his motivational speech left us hungry for more! Sincerely wish him the very best as he spreads his vibrant energy across the globe to truly reach greater heights!
Shrenik Chowdhary
Chris’s keynote completely captivated our audience of 1700+ SAP customers, partners, and employees. His talk was truly entertaining and inspiring. Our audience’s perception of entrepreneurial innovation was completely transformed
Michael Locher-Tjoa
Chris is a charismatic speaker who shared his inspiring story of how a seemingly impossible dream with insurmountable obstacles eventually came to life. In a very personal and honest tone, Chris shared the many lessons learned from the challenges of creating Shazam – from the power of persuasion and convincing people to believe in their project to building credibility and sharing their passion. The overall message was very inspiring and uplifting and our audience at our UNLEASH show loved having him as a speaker!
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