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Gen Z strategist & social entrepreneur

Ziad Ahmed

Transform Gen Z engagement with Ziad Ahmed, speaker, social entrepreneur and Gen Z strategist. Ziad works with Fortune 500 companies to leverage youth insights and drive inclusive marketing, delivering Forbes #30Under30 expertise as Head of Next Gen at UTA Marketing.

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Ziad Ahmed, Speaker | Social Entrepreneur, Strategist
Ziad Ahmed

Ziad Ahmed

New York City, United States

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$6k–10k

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Ziad Ahmed's biography

At a glance

  • Founder of JUV Consulting, a leading Gen Z agency
  • Forbes #30Under30 at age 19 for his work with Fortune 500 companies
  • Head of Next Gen at UTA Marketing following JUV's acquisition
Ziad Ahmed is a social entrepreneur, speaker, strategist, and the Head of Next Gen at UTA Marketing. Of American-Muslim-Bangladeshi heritage, he founded JUV Consulting in 2016. This Gen Z-focused company has collaborated with over 30 Fortune 500 companies, gaining recognition from the New York Times and launching significant media campaigns and ZCON, the first major industry conference featuring only Gen Z speakers. His work with JUV earned him a spot on the Forbes #30Under30 list at 19. In 2020, Refinery29 described JUV as the leading Gen Z agency. In 2024, United Talent Agency acquired JUV Consulting, integrating it into UTA Marketing's Next Gen Practice, with Ziad at the helm. He graduated from Yale in 2021, concentrating on social media's influence on policymaking. Ziad is a prominent speaker on the potential of his generation, appearing at events from Cannes Lions to the White House and being featured in media outlets including CNN, VICE, and the Guardian. Ziad's leadership led to his selection as an inaugural Obama USA Leader by the Obama Foundation in 2023, and WWD named him one of the world’s “Most Influential ESG Leaders” the same year. He is driven by the goal of creating a more inclusive world. Despite his achievements, Ziad identifies closely with his Gen Z peers, particularly in his use of TikTok. He is active on social media, including LinkedIn, where he has been recognized as a “LinkedIn Top Voice.”

Topics, sessions and talks

Empowering Muslim Youth: Gen Z, Politics, Marketing & Social Justice
Ziad speaks on his personal journey as an American-Muslim youth advocate/entrepreneur, the importance of political engagement, the narrative of Generation Z and marketing, and social justice issues.

Why we recommend booking Ziad

Ziad brings a unique blend of youthful insight and proven success, offering unparalleled expertise on Gen Z trends, social entrepreneurship, and inclusive marketing strategies. His dynamic presentations, drawn from firsthand experience leading a groundbreaking Gen Z consulting firm and speaking at prestigious venues, will inspire and equip your team to innovate and connect with the next generation. Booking Ziad means gaining actionable insights from a Forbes #30Under30 honoree and an Obama USA Leader, ensuring your business stays ahead in today's fast-paced, diverse market landscape.

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Email ziad.ahmed@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 Ziad's 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.
What is Ziad Ahmed's speaking style like?
Ziad Ahmed draws on his own trajectory — founding JUV Consulting at high school age, advising Fortune 500 companies, and being named to Forbes #30Under30 at 19 — to ground his sessions in lived, first-person experience rather than abstracted theory. He uses this personal narrative as a frame through which to examine Gen Z behaviour, political engagement, and social justice, anchoring broader generational arguments in specific professional milestones and cultural reference points.
What topics does Ziad Ahmed specialise in?
Ziad Ahmed speaks on Muslim youth advocacy, Generation Z identity and politics, social justice, and marketing strategy. He founded JUV Consulting at age 19, earning a Forbes 30 Under 30 listing for his work with over 30 Fortune 500 companies before UTA Marketing acquired the agency and appointed him Head of Next Gen.
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