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Simone Giertz

Transform innovation culture with Simone Giertz, speaker and robotics inventor. Simone helps organizations embrace creative risk-taking and technological experimentation, recognized globally as "The Queen of Shitty Robots" with appearances at TED and collaborations with Adam Savage.

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Simone Giertz, Speaker | Inventor, YouTuber
Simone Giertz

Simone Giertz

Los Angeles, United States

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At a glance

  • Queen of Shitty Robots
  • YouTube inventor of comical, impractical inventions
  • Converted Tesla Model 3 into a pickup truck
Simone Giertz, a Swedish inventor, YouTuber, and TV host, is passionate about exploring the potential of robots in our everyday lives. Known as "The Queen of Shitty Robots," Simone creates comical and impractical inventions, which she showcases on her YouTube channel. Although her inventions may not serve practical purposes, Simone aims to demonstrate the possibilities of robots and automation. Simone's journey as an inventor began in 2013 when she decided to drop out of her engineering physics studies and start creating "useless" inventions. She trained at the prestigious Hyper Island in Stockholm to further enhance her digital technology skills. Over the years, Simone has developed a range of inventions, including a toothbrush hat, an alarm clock with a rubber arm, a shampooing device, and a lipstick applicator. Her creativity and unique approach to inventing have garnered attention and admiration from viewers worldwide. Simone has collaborated with Adam Savage on Tested.com and gained recognition for converting a Tesla Model 3 into a pickup truck. Her success has also led to speaking engagements at notable events such as TED 2018, where she delivers talks on the importance of creating useless things and shares her journey as the "Queen of Shitty Robots." Simone's humorous and personable speaking style has become a popular choice for corporate and public events. To inquire about hiring Simone Giertz as a speaker, you can contact PepTalk. Her areas of expertise include why making useless things is valuable, robot workshops, her journey as the Queen of Shitty Robots, and her experience battling a brain tumour. Simone's passion for robots and her unconventional approach to inventing have made her a prominent figure in the industry, and her speaking engagements are highly sought after.

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Book Simone Giertz as a speaker to inspire your team with her innovative approach to creativity and problem-solving. Her humorous and engaging talks on the value of "useless" inventions will spark new ideas and perspectives. Simone's journey from engineering dropout to renowned inventor and YouTube sensation offers invaluable lessons in resilience and thinking outside the box.

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Email simone.giertz@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Simone Giertz for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Simone Giertz's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Simone Giertz directly.
What is Simone Giertz's speaking style like?
Simone engages audiences with her humorous and personable style, showcasing her inventive spirit. Her talks on the value of useless creations inspire creativity and exploration in robotics.
What topics does Simone Giertz specialise in?
Email simone.giertz@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Simone Giertz for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Simone Giertz's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Simone Giertz directly.
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