Paul DePodesta
Keynote Speaker: Moneyball Strategist, Former MLB Executive, Bioinformatics Professor
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Paul DePodesta Biography
Paul DePodesta has made a career of evaluating, measuring, and assigning value to talent, as documented in Michael Lewis’s book, "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game." The "Moneyball" methodology has become a pivotal strategy for leaders in various sectors seeking innovative approaches to revamp inefficient systems.
The "Moneyball" methodology has significantly impacted industries ranging from Wall Street and Fortune 500 companies to sectors like government and healthcare. DePodesta's insightful presentations draw parallels between baseball and fundamental business operations, highlighting the similarities with lessons from the world of professional sports and talent recruitment. He elucidates how organizations can utilize "big data" to develop actionable analytics strategies, thereby enhancing their competitive edge. Participants in his sessions gain advanced techniques for optimizing operational systems, boosting overall performance, and enriching customer experience.
After earning his degree in economics Cum Laude from Harvard College, DePodesta gained experience in the Canadian Football League and the American Hockey League. He started his major league career with the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club as an intern in Player Development. Quickly progressing, he became the advance scout for the Major League team and, within two years, was promoted to Special Assistant to the General Manager.
DePodesta's tenure as Assistant General Manager of the Oakland Athletics from 1999 to 2003 saw the team achieve the best winning percentage in baseball (392-255). Under the management of DePodesta and GM Billy Beane, the Athletics, despite one of the lowest payrolls, outperformed richer teams like the New York Yankees during his final four seasons. This success was partly due to their innovative approach to team building, which involved re-evaluating entrenched practices in baseball management.
In his initial season as Oakland’s Assistant GM in 1999, the Athletics recorded their first winning season in seven years, which kicked off a streak of four consecutive playoff appearances, including three American League West Division Titles. Despite receiving an offer to become the youngest General Manager in Major League Baseball history from the Toronto Blue Jays, DePodesta declined.
Formerly holding notable positions such as Executive Vice President of the San Diego Padres and General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, DePodesta led significant turnarounds, including guiding the Dodgers to a Division title and a playoff victory in 2004. In 2010, he joined the New York Mets as Vice President of Player Development and Amateur Scouting, playing a crucial role in the team's first World Series appearance since 2000.
In December 2012, DePodesta was appointed to the board of directors at Sears Holdings, valued for his strategic data analysis capabilities. By January 2016, he had ventured into the NFL, taking on the role of Chief Strategy Officer for the Cleveland Browns, where he implements optimal decision-making strategies for the team.
Additionally, DePodesta contributes to academia as an Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics at the Scripps Translational Sciences Institute. He resides in southern California with his family.
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Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Athlete, Sports, Baseball, Psychology, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Leadership, Economy and Finance.
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Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Entrepreneurship and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul DePodesta for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Guber, Peter Diamandis and Adam Cheyer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul DePodesta for an upcoming event.
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The Genesis Implementation and Management of New Systems
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New Approaches to Stagnant Systems
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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
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How do I book Paul DePodesta to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Paul DePodesta for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paul DePodesta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul DePodesta are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul DePodesta, 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 Paul DePodesta speak about?
Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Athlete, Sports, Baseball, Psychology, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Leadership, Economy and Finance. -
Where does Paul DePodesta travel from?
Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Paul DePodesta?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul DePodesta 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 Paul DePodesta 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 Paul DePodesta 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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