Speaking

Dale speaks about youth, education, and entrepreneurship at conferences, colleges, and events.  For radio, TV, and print interviews, please get in touch.

To book Dale for a speaking engagement, contact:

The Guild Agency
Speakers Bureau & Intellectual Talent Management, Inc.
1350 Avenue of the Americas - Second Floor
New York, NY 10019
(p) 646.837.8841
(f) 212.257.6441

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Past Engagements:



Topics:

  • Hacking Your Education
  • Working with Generation Y
  • The UnCollege Movement

What People Say About Dale:

“Thanks for presenting at Stanford tonight! Loved how motivated you are and your perspective on structured higher education. The cost of school and the opportunities afforded by a college degree are not the same for everybody, but those who are extrinsically motivated currently have no better option in life … This is the perfect environment for UnCollege!”

-Niko, Audience Member, Stanford University

Dale is an attention-grabbing speaker and a definite audience pleaser.  He has a certain swag about him: confidence without arrogance.  Dale’s experience brings credibility to his message, but he feels accessible at the same time.  Dale definitely impressed my audience and left them with some valuable tips to actually put to use.

-Dan Thompson, Think Outside, Stanford University

Past Engagements:

  • Lunar Design, May 21 2011
  • Stanford University D.School, April 22 2011
  • Hendrix College, January 29 2011
  • UCLA Academy of Business Leadership, August 16 2009
  • Homeschool Association of California Conference, August 2006 and 2007

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Learn the skills that school doesn't teach by hacking your education. Universities don't have a monopoly on knowledge: UnCollege will help you learn the passion and hustle required to thrive in the 21st century. Read the manifesto...

Dale J. Stephens is a Penguin author, Thiel Fellow, and education activist. He lives in San Francisco, California.

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