Jeff Sutherland

Jeff Sutherland

Keynote Speaker: Inventor; Co-Creator & Chairman of the Board of Scrum

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Jeff Sutherland Biography

Jeff Sutherland is the co-creator of Scrum, a widely-used framework for product management. Sutherland's expertise spans across multiple domains, including his past roles as a fighter pilot and cancer researcher. In addition to this, he has also held the position of CTO or head of engineering in eleven different software companies, ranging from small startups to enterprise-level corporations with numerous developers. In 1993, he successfully launched the first Scrum team, marking the start of the framework's exponential growth into various industries such as finance, healthcare, higher education and telecom.

Today, Sutherland serves as the Founder and Managing Director of Tesla Investment Holdings LLC, which is an investment fund that coinvests with OpenView Venture Partners and CompanyOn Ventures. He is the founder and Chairman of the Board at Scrum Inc. Formerly the CEO, he has since passed that position on to his son, JJ Sutherland. His vision for success with Scrum extends to his contribution to the Agile Manifesto in 2001 and his presentation of Scrum at OOPSLA'95. A testament to his expertise is his maintenance of The Scrum Guide, which offers the official definition of the framework. In earlier years, he developed NewsPage at Individual.com, becoming one of the pioneers of internet news publishing.

Sutherland's dedication to the sphere of agile software development and project management is reflected in his numerous published works. His most recent book is titled "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time," which is part of a broader collection of his authored books on Scrum and Agile management. These include "Lean Architecture: for Agile Software Development" and "The Laws of Software Process: A New Model for the Production and Management of Software." Frequently appearing as a speaker at events related to agile development and Scrum, Sutherland continues to share the best practices and his deep understanding of the business process with organizations around the globe.'

A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he furthered his academic pursuits by attaining a master's degree in statistics from Stanford University and a doctorate in biometrics from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

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Jeff Sutherland Speaking Topics

The Future of Work

Jeff Sutherland Videos

AgileByExample 2013: Jeff Sutherland - keynote - YouTube
Jeff Sutherland: How to Avoid the Most Common Scrum Pitfalls ...
Scrum: Jeff Sutherland Breaks Down the Structure of Scrum - YouTube

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Jeff Sutherland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Executive Leadership, Business, Business Leadership and Leadership.

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Jeff Sutherland generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jeff Sutherland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Executive Leadership and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Sutherland for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jeff Sutherland generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are JJ Sutherland, Gene Kim and Marc Randolph. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Sutherland for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/10/2024.

Jeff Sutherland Speaking Topics

  • The Future of Work

Jeff Sutherland Videos

AgileByExample 2013: Jeff Sutherland - keynote - YouTube
Jeff Sutherland: How to Avoid the Most Common Scrum Pitfalls ...
Scrum: Jeff Sutherland Breaks Down the Structure of Scrum - YouTube
GOTO 2015 • Scrum at Scale • Jeff Sutherland - YouTube
Dr Jeff Sutherland: "Scrum" | Talks at Google - YouTube
  • How do I book Jeff Sutherland to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jeff Sutherland, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Sutherland are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Sutherland, 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 Jeff Sutherland speak about?

    Jeff Sutherland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Executive Leadership, Business, Business Leadership and Leadership.
  • Where does Jeff Sutherland travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Sutherland 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 Jeff Sutherland 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 Jeff Sutherland 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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