Malia Lazu
Keynote Speaker: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Expert; CEO and Founder of The Lazu Group
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Malia Lazu Biography
Malia Lazu is a Lecturer in the TIES Group at the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Lazu, an award winning, tenured strategist in diversity & inclusion, has sparked deep economic development and investment in urban entrepreneurship for over twenty years. In her most recent role as EVP and Regional President at Berkshire Bank, Lazu worked to generate wealth for communities by expanding access to capital and spurring economic growth—especially in communities of color that have traditionally been left behind.
In her first nine months at Berkshire, Lazu evolved the $13 billion bank’s strategic focus beyond traditional community banking services to prioritize tangible community impact. She helped to diversify the board of directors; developed a suite of financial products and programs that support entrepreneurs of color; and launched ReevX Labs, a collaborative workspace and innovation hub for the urban startup community.
A serial entrepreneur in her own right, Lazu has created and led a number of socially responsible business accelerators across Boston. She worked with the city to create Accelerate Boston which helped launch over twenty minority businesses in its first five years and continues to help minority entrepreneurs raise capital. She was also the founder and president of the Future Boston Alliance, now known as Epicenter, which built an ecosystem of creators, consumers and investors to develop businesses in the creative industries. As a fellow at MIT’s Community Innovators Lab, she launched The Urban Labs, a multicultural agency helping brands see returns on diversity.
Lazu began her career as a political organizer and bridge-builder founding Mass VOTE, a state-wide voter engagement campaign. She has led culture-shifting campaigns for the actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte, as well as businessmen and philanthropists like Peter Lewis and George Soros.
Lazu currently sits on the boards of GBH, Boston Harbor Now, Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Revolutionary Spaces, Chica Project and The Nation magazine editorial board. She was named one of Essence Magazine’s 50 Founders To Watch in 2017, Boston Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business in 2019 and Boston Magazine’s The 100 Most Influential Bostonians in 2021.
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What topics does Malia Lazu speak about?
Malia Lazu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Social Justice, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Leadership, Philosophy, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Human Resources and DEI.
Where does Malia Lazu travel from?
Malia Lazu 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 Malia Lazu?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Malia Lazu 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 Malia Lazu for your next private or corporate function.
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Malia Lazu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Social Justice and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Malia Lazu for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Malia Lazu 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 Katrina Jones, Carin Taylor and Bethaney Wilkinson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Malia Lazu for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Malia Lazu to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Malia Lazu 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 Malia Lazu, 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 Malia Lazu or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Malia Lazu for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Malia Lazu, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Malia Lazu are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Malia Lazu, 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 Malia Lazu speak about?
Malia Lazu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Social Justice, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Leadership, Philosophy, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Human Resources and DEI. -
Where does Malia Lazu travel from?
Malia Lazu 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 Malia Lazu?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Malia Lazu 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 Malia Lazu 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 Malia Lazu 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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