Zichermann

Gabe Zichermann

Startup CEO, Futurist and Author of “The Gamification Revolution” and “The A-Ha! Method”

Gabe Zichermann is an entrepreneur, author, investor and leader of people. His 4 books, hundreds of speeches, and dozens of workshops on Gamification and Behavioral Design have fundamentally altered the future of Silicon Valley and how it designs technology products and workplace processes by making them more fun and engaging. Companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon have adopted Gabe’s theories and practices, leading to significant revenue increases over time.

An entrepreneur at heart, Zichermann has founded 7 high-tech companies, always at the forefront of emerging technologies such as gaming, artificial intelligence, NFT/crypto, machine learning and their interface to human behavior.

Widely recognized for his ability to digest complex problems and processes and turn them into easily accessible, engaging and game-changing communication that cuts through the noise, Gabe is a frequent keynote speaker who is routinely rated as an audience (and organizer) favorite. His latest book, “The A-Ha! Method: Professional Communication in an Era of Distraction” explores how organizations and leaders must transform their approach to persuasion in this new, multi-screen world through authenticity, storytelling and behavioral science.

Gabe is a polyglot with a culinary streak. Originally from Canada, he’s visited over 105 countries as a speaker and adventurer. A resident of Los Angeles, Zichermann has recently co-founded a keto ice cream company with his ex, proving complexity can be deliciously transformative if it’s packaged well.