Karl Zinsmeister

Karl Zinsmeister

Keynote Speaker: Editor-in-Chief of The American Enterprise, a national magazine of politics, business, and culture based in Washington, D.C.; Specializes in Philanthropy

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Karl Zinsmeister Biography

His latest book is "Dawn Over Baghdad: How the U.S. Military is Using Bullets and Ballots to Remake Iraq" (June 2004). It presents the only balanced full-length chronicle of the guerilla phase of the Iraq war, and was researched when Zinsmeister re-embedded with U.S. soldiers in Baghdad and Fallujah in early 2004. His previous work, "Boots on the Ground: A Month with the 82nd Airborne in the Battle for Iraq," was the first book published by a journalist embedded with American troops during the 2003 hot war in Iraq. It went into multiple printings, and was a main selection of the Military Book Club. Zinsmeister is also the J. B. Fuqua Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, one of the major research institutes in our nation's capital. His research and writing have covered a wide range of topics, ranging from economics, to cultural and demographic trends, to national security policy. He has been published in many places, including The Atlantic Monthly, Reader's Digest, National Review, and national newspapers like the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, and Washington Post. Karl Zinsmeister is a graduate of Yale University and did further studies at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. During college he won national rowing championships in both the U.S. and Ireland. He was a U.S. Senate aide to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, has been an advisor to many research and policy groups, and has testified before Congressional committees and Presidential commissions numerous times. He originated a weekly radio commentary on social trends syndicated nationally to 100 stations, has written newspaper columns for the United Feature Syndicate, and even authored a five-part Marvel comic-book series presenting real-life tales of soldiers in combat. Zinsmeister appears often on a range of national television and radio programs. His work has won several national prizes, and his writing has been published abroad in Japanese, German, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Chinese and other languages. A sixth generation resident of his home region, Zinsmeister lives with his wife and three children in rural central New York.

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Karl Zinsmeister is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, International Business, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Journalism, Economy, Finance and Political.

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Karl Zinsmeister is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, International Business and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karl Zinsmeister for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Karl Zinsmeister generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ben Stein, Norman Ornstein and Dave Barry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karl Zinsmeister for an upcoming event.

Karl Zinsmeister Videos

Karl Zinsmeister 3.31.2017 - YouTube
Indispensable: How Philanthropy Fuels American Success (Karl ...
  • How do I book Karl Zinsmeister to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Karl Zinsmeister, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karl Zinsmeister, 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 Karl Zinsmeister speak about?

    Karl Zinsmeister is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, International Business, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Journalism, Economy, Finance and Political.
  • Where does Karl Zinsmeister travel from?

    Karl Zinsmeister generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Karl Zinsmeister?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karl Zinsmeister 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 Karl Zinsmeister 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 Karl Zinsmeister 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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