Jay Silver is the founder of Maker Ed, a nonprofit that empowers educators and learners to engage in inclusive, hands-on learning. As creator of the Makey Makey invention kit, he has introduced millions to the joy of making and tinkering.

Silver's TED talks have inspired global audiences to unleash their inner inventor. Drawing on his background in electrical engineering and education, his keynotes equip audiences with practical strategies for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and a maker mindset in the classroom and beyond.