Title and Socials
Name: Gant Laborde
Company: Infinite Red
Title: CIO – Chief Innovation Officer
Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gantlaborde.com
Twitter: @GantLaborde
Medium: https://medium.com/@gantlaborde
GitHub: https://github.com/gantman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gant-laborde/
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana USA
TECH PRESENTER BIO:
Gant Laborde is an owner of Infinite Red, mentor, adjunct professor, published author, and award-winning speaker. For 20 years, he has been involved in software development and continues strong today. He is recognized as a Google Developer Expert in Web and Machine Learning, but informally he is an “open sourcerer” and aspires to one day become a mad scientist. He blogs, videos, and maintains popular repositories for the community. Follow Gant’s adventures at https://gantlaborde.com/
LEADER BIO:
Gant Laborde is a dynamic force in the tech world—an owner of Infinite Red, mentor, adjunct professor, published author, and award-winning speaker. Over 25 years, he’s earned accolades from industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and Cloudinary as a Developer Expert and MVP. Gant captivates audiences worldwide with talks on technology, leadership, and life skills, blending expertise with the art of storytelling. Proudly embracing the title of “Storyteller,” Gant inspires connection and encourages others to forge their own paths to success.
WRITER BIO:
Gant Laborde is a writer, speaker, and technologist passionate about storytelling. As a leading software company owner, Gant’s job blends innovation with narrative. He’s constantly inspired by his loving daughter, Mila. He crafts stories that bridge human experience into the unknown. When he’s not writing, he experiments with projects that merge technology and creativity.
AVAILABLE FOR:
- Keynotes
- Talks
- Panels
- Moderation / MC
- Podcasts
- Q&A Posts
- Streaming
- Blogging
SUBJECTS I COVER
JavaScript
TensorFlow.js
React Native
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership
Marketing
Dev Tools
Remote Work
SHOW STOPPERS
- I will not present at a panel or a conference line-up with an obvious lack of diversity, or if the conference organizers have expressed a dislike for diversity.
- I expect the conference to have and enforce a code of conduct.
- I don’t “pay to play”. As a presenter, I expect full access to the event.
- I am not interested in sponsored speaking slots.
MY DELIVERABLES
- A fitting talk to the outlined duration and time
- Available to conference attendees
- Available for promotional parts of the event (unless significantly conflicting with setup or preparation)
- Promote my presence at your event
- Publish my slides and materials after the talk
MY SETUP
- I’d like to use my own computer and clicker
- My slides are 16:9 format
- I only send my slides in advance if there is live translation or signing.
- My presentations may require sound – please check with me
MY EXPECTATIONS
- Prime speaking slot for the talk
- Professional stage setup
- Recorded and published talks will be properly edited and promoted
COST AND PAYMENT
- I do not expect to be paid for my presentations – If you have funds for speaker payment, please use this for diversity tickets instead.
- If possible, I’d like the conference to cover my hotel and travel – If you cannot provide accommodations and travel, I would like my employer to receive sponsorship for picking up the bill. Additionally, if I’m traveling trans-Atlantic, I would like to add an extra day for jetlag, to assure the best possible presentation for your event.
MISCELLANEOUS
- I am happy to participate in marketing videos (e.g.1, 2) and blog posts for your event.
- I do not have any food allergies or accessibility restrictions
