Jacob Goldstein

Jacob Goldstein

Keynote Speaker: Correspondent & Co-Host, Planet Money

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Jacob Goldstein Biography

Jacob Goldstein the author of Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing. The book was a New York Times Editors' Choice and was featured on CBS Saturday Morning and NPR's Fresh Air. Goldstein hosted NPR's Planet Money for more than a decade, and he currently hosts What's Your Problem?, a podcast about technological progress. He has been a contributor to the New York Times Magazine and This American Life, and he was a reporter at the Wall Street Journal. Goldstein is a graduate of Stanford University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children.

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Jacob Goldstein Speaking Topics

Technology, Luddites and the Future of Work

In the long run, there’s only one way to raise living standards: come up with new technologies that let people create more and better stuff. This makes everyone richer – eventually. But in the short run those new technologies can put people out of work. At the dawn of the AI age, how do we balance these competing forces? Jacob Goldstein takes the long view, telling the stories of technological breakthroughs and social revolts from the past to explain what may lie ahead.

Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing

What does the birth of democracy have to do with the rise of coins as money? How did the invention of paper money drive a technological revolution in medieval China? Why did the U.S. once have 8,370 different kinds of money in circulation? Jacob Goldstein mines financial history to explain contemporary debates over everything from bitcoin to bank runs.

Jacob Goldstein Videos

January Series: Jacob Goldstein

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What topics does Jacob Goldstein speak about?

Jacob Goldstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Podcast Hosts, Political, Technology, Innovation, Future of Work and Finance.

Who is the agent for Jacob Goldstein?

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Jacob Goldstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Podcast Hosts, Political and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jacob Goldstein for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jacob Goldstein can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Todd Buchholz, Jim Carroll and Zach Piester. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jacob Goldstein for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/03/2024.

Jacob Goldstein Speaking Topics

  • Technology, Luddites and the Future of Work

    In the long run, there’s only one way to raise living standards: come up with new technologies that let people create more and better stuff. This makes everyone richer – eventually. But in the short run those new technologies can put people out of work. At the dawn of the AI age, how do we balance these competing forces? Jacob Goldstein takes the long view, telling the stories of technological breakthroughs and social revolts from the past to explain what may lie ahead.

  • Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing

    What does the birth of democracy have to do with the rise of coins as money? How did the invention of paper money drive a technological revolution in medieval China? Why did the U.S. once have 8,370 different kinds of money in circulation? Jacob Goldstein mines financial history to explain contemporary debates over everything from bitcoin to bank runs.

Jacob Goldstein Videos

January Series: Jacob Goldstein

Jacob Goldstein Reviews

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  • How do I book Jacob Goldstein to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jacob Goldstein 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 Jacob Goldstein, 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 Jacob Goldstein or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jacob Goldstein for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jacob Goldstein, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jacob Goldstein are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jacob Goldstein, 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 Jacob Goldstein speak about?

    Jacob Goldstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Podcast Hosts, Political, Technology, Innovation, Future of Work and Finance.
  • Who is the agent for Jacob Goldstein?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jacob Goldstein 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 Jacob Goldstein 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 Jacob Goldstein 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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