Jaki Baskow is the founder and CEO of Baskow Talent and the Las Vegas Speakers Bureau, a premier global talent and celebrity brokerage firm. As she nears her 50th year in the industry, Jaki remains a trusted partner to corporations worldwide seeking to create impactful events featuring high-profile speakers and entertainment.

Over the course of her career, she has booked and produced events with A-list celebrities, former US presidents, international dignitaries, bestselling authors, entertainers and television personalities. Her longstanding relationships across Hollywood, politics and business earned her a place among the Discovery Channel’s Top 10 Star Brokers in the World.

Known as the Queen of Las Vegas, Jaki has produced everything from intimate VIP gatherings to large-scale corporate conventions for clients such as Caterpillar, national retail chains and IBM’s prestigious Golden Circle. She is also a preferred vendor for top-tier venues including Wynn and Caesars.

When Jaki isn’t working, she gives back. Her passions include adopting Make-A-Wish children, raising funds for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Opportunity Village, and mentoring UNLV students pursuing careers in hospitality and entertainment. She also loves discovering new talent and is always on the lookout for standout acts to recommend to her clients.