Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan

Keynote Speaker: Sports Analytics Pioneer, Global AI Evangelist, IT Industry Leader

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Ari Kaplan Biography

Ari Kaplan is a leading figure in sports analytics and one of the few long-term baseball leaders with a proven track record at Fortune 500 companies. Known as the "Real Moneyball Guy" and acknowledged by Forrester for revolutionizing and modernizing player assessment, he has developed the "expected" ranking system currently in use. His application of analytics and technology assists coaches in game preparation, helps players understand their strengths and weaknesses, aids general managers in forecasting future performance and risk, and supports executives in making data-driven decisions. Kaplan has worked with over half of all MLB organizations, McLaren Formula 1 racing, NBA, NHL, and Premier League football clubs, and his contributions to baseball span 25 seasons.

Kaplan also holds significant expertise in the IT industry, having served as president of the Independent Oracle Users Group for the world's largest business software company and as CEO of Expand Beyond Corp. This role highlighted his broad recognition in the IT marketplace, where he is considered a founding father of the mobile business software market. His extensive work in this field includes architecting and leading the implementation of some of the most successful data centers and applications for prominent companies such as 3Com, Hallmark, Merck, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

Currently, Kaplan is the Global AI Evangelist at DataRobot and co-hosts the "More Intelligent Tomorrow" podcast, a platform where he explores the impact of AI through conversations with industry innovators. His presentations cover a range of topics including technology trends, organizational transformation, and practical applications of AI and analytics. He teaches methods to tie big data and analytics together for actionable insights, and addresses performance trends, actionable patterns in data, and the distinction between luck and skill. Kaplan's insights and methods have been featured by major media outlets like CNN, TIME, the History Channel, Newsweek, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the BBC. Through his work and influence, Kaplan continues to shape the future of analytics in sports and beyond.

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Ari Kaplan Speaking Topics

Cross-Industry Lessons from Moneyball Analytics

AriBall president and the “real Moneyball guy” Ari Kaplan shares insights on how to use data to make decisions. Interspersed with amazing, insider baseball stories and great visuals, he looks at how to tie big data and analytics together to get immediately actionable insights. From measuring performance trends and creating analytics for the past, present, and future to finding actionable patterns in data and using this intelligence to find real business opportunities, his presentation is a strategic look at how to use smart analysis to drive growth and success in any business sector. He also addresses how to break-out luck versus skill, identify personal tendencies to your advantage, and find events preceding a business issue and then track recovery post event. In a customizable presentation, Ari Kaplan sits at the intersection of technology, analytics, and results and shows audiences how they can do the same.

Ari Kaplan Videos

Ari Kaplan and Chris Dale - eDiscovery Perspectives - YouTube
Ari Kaplan on Networking for Success - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Ari Kaplan for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Ari Kaplan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ari Kaplan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Ari Kaplan speak about?

Ari Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports and Baseball.

Where does Ari Kaplan travel from?

Ari Kaplan generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ari Kaplan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ari Kaplan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ari Kaplan for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ari Kaplan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Ari Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports and Baseball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ari Kaplan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ari Kaplan generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nik Bonaddio, Thomas Dimitroff and Theo Epstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ari Kaplan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Ari Kaplan Speaking Topics

  • Cross-Industry Lessons from Moneyball Analytics

    AriBall president and the “real Moneyball guy” Ari Kaplan shares insights on how to use data to make decisions. Interspersed with amazing, insider baseball stories and great visuals, he looks at how to tie big data and analytics together to get immediately actionable insights. From measuring performance trends and creating analytics for the past, present, and future to finding actionable patterns in data and using this intelligence to find real business opportunities, his presentation is a strategic look at how to use smart analysis to drive growth and success in any business sector. He also addresses how to break-out luck versus skill, identify personal tendencies to your advantage, and find events preceding a business issue and then track recovery post event. In a customizable presentation, Ari Kaplan sits at the intersection of technology, analytics, and results and shows audiences how they can do the same.

Ari Kaplan Videos

Ari Kaplan and Chris Dale - eDiscovery Perspectives - YouTube
Ari Kaplan on Networking for Success - YouTube
  • How do I book Ari Kaplan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ari Kaplan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ari Kaplan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ari Kaplan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ari Kaplan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ari Kaplan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ari Kaplan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ari Kaplan speak about?

    Ari Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports and Baseball.
  • Where does Ari Kaplan travel from?

    Ari Kaplan generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ari Kaplan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ari Kaplan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ari Kaplan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ari Kaplan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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