Matthew Zachary

Matthew Zachary

Keynote Speaker: America's Patient Advocate & The "Podfather" of Healthcare

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Matthew Zachary Biography

A 28-year brain cancer survivor, Matthew Zachary is an American advocate passionate about putting the patient at the center of every conversation, with a storied career spanning entertainment, advertising, marketing, nonprofit, digital health, public policy, life sciences, and broadcast media.

As Founder of the award-winning nonprofit Stupid Cancer, Zachary started the young adult cancer movement in 2007, where he hosted and produced 'The Stupid Cancer Show,' America's first healthcare talk radio show (before podcasts existed.)

Between his award-winning documentary, The Cancer Mavericks: A History of Survivorship, and his Top-10 award-winning podcast "Out of Patients," Zachary, whom some dub 'The Podfather of Healthcare'—is one of the country's most influential talents and visionary voices.

Zachary is currently principal at Matthew Zachary Worldwide, a multifaceted organization encompassing a media production company, a digital health platform, a talent agency, and a consulting group serving the life science and nonprofit sectors. He lives with his wife and twins in Brooklyn.

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Matthew Zachary Speaking Topics

  • Don't Start A Podcast
  • Being Your Own Advocate
  • Dear Pharma: There Is Nothing Centric About Patient-Centricity
  • Democratizing Cancer: How Freedom of Choice Improves Patient Reported Outcomes
  • Stop Innovating and Do Something: A Patient’s Take on Digital Transformation

Matthew Zachary Videos

How I Recovered from an Extremely Rare Brain Tumor
We The Patients Matthew Zachary’s Story
22-Years Later, Matthew Zachary Is Still Here And Disrupting Cancer

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How much does it cost to book Matthew Zachary for a speaking engagement?

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

Matthew Zachary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Healthcare, Music, Cancer, Disability, Motivational, Inspirational, Cancer Survivors, Podcast Hosts and E-Commerce.

Where does Matthew Zachary travel from?

Matthew Zachary 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 Matthew Zachary?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthew Zachary 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 Matthew Zachary for your next private or corporate function.

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Matthew Zachary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Healthcare and Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matthew Zachary for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Matthew Zachary 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 Aaron Horowitz, Daniel Kraft, M.D. and Lee Tomlinson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matthew Zachary for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/09/2024.

Matthew Zachary Speaking Topics

    • Don't Start A Podcast
    • Being Your Own Advocate
    • Dear Pharma: There Is Nothing Centric About Patient-Centricity
    • Democratizing Cancer: How Freedom of Choice Improves Patient Reported Outcomes
    • Stop Innovating and Do Something: A Patient’s Take on Digital Transformation

Matthew Zachary Videos

How I Recovered from an Extremely Rare Brain Tumor
We The Patients Matthew Zachary’s Story
22-Years Later, Matthew Zachary Is Still Here And Disrupting Cancer
Stupid Cancer Founder Matthew Zachary's Story
  • How do I book Matthew Zachary to speak at my event?

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

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

    Matthew Zachary is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Healthcare, Music, Cancer, Disability, Motivational, Inspirational, Cancer Survivors, Podcast Hosts and E-Commerce.
  • Where does Matthew Zachary travel from?

    Matthew Zachary 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 Matthew Zachary?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matthew Zachary 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 Matthew Zachary 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 Matthew Zachary 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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