Zack Friedman

Zack Friedman

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Revolutionary CFO of the Year

Zack Friedman Biography

Millions of people rely on inspirational thought leader Zack Friedman for advice, including more than 20 million in 125 countries who have read his powerful insights in Forbes. Friedman is the bestselling author of the blockbuster book, "The Lemonade Life," which debuted as the #1 new business audiobook on Apple’s bestseller chart. Apple also named "The Lemonade Life" audiobook, which Friedman narrates, a Must Listen.

Zack combines his deep experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, investor, and author to deliver inspiring, motivational, and actionable keynotes that drive results. Through engaging storytelling and real-world examples, Zack isolates the habits and behaviors that significantly drive innovation, creativity, and energy for every audience. His thought-provoking leadership lessons have been informed by his extensive travels to all 50 states and 30 countries and interactions with a diverse range of leaders including presidents and CEOs. He has also been recognized for his significant contributions to finance and leadership, being named the “Revolutionary CFO of the Year” in the Middle East.

A Wharton MBA and Harvard alum, Friedman’s insights on leadership, happiness, and performance are sought after globally. He regularly appears on national television and radio, including CNN, NPR, and ABC, sharing his expertise. Zack is the Founder & CEO of Make Lemonade, a leading technology-driven personal finance company that empowers you to live a better financial life. Previously, he was CFO of an international energy company, was a hedge fund investor, and worked at Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, and The White House. He holds degrees from Harvard, Wharton, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins, and has served as a board director for several energy and healthcare companies, and as a lecturer at Columbia Law School.

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Zack Friedman Speaking Topics

Think Like A Start-Up: How To Compete In A Tech-Driven World

No matter your organization’s size or industry, there is a young, hungry start-up planning and plotting to drive disruption and innovation. In a transformative, technology-driven world, every organization must transform to address this reality. In this motivational keynote, you will learn:

  • How to think like a revolutionary start-up
  • How to position your organization to embrace a start-up philosophy to drive innovation and disruption
  • How to apply 5 winning habits of successful entrepreneurs and avoid the 5 pitfalls of start-up mentality
  • The 3 ways that Daring Disruptors disrupt the competition

The Secrets To Happiness At Work

During our career, we spend up to 70,000 hours or more at work. We want our team members to be happy at work so they can thrive, be active participants in your organization’s mission and serve customers and clients. How do we inspire more greatness at work? How do we lead with purpose? How do we develop a culture of transparency to increase trust?

In this motivational keynote and call to action, Zack shares the secrets to improve your organization’s culture, increase productivity and drive results. You will learn how to:

  • Create purpose and possibility in your organization so that every team member feels valued.
  • Foster a culture of excellence driven by transparency, trust and cooperation.
  • Use the power of happiness to become the bedrock principle for organizational and team member success.
  • Leverage the teachings of a 14th century monk to revolutionize the way you think about your organization.
  • Teach your team members the surprising reason why it can be more important to have a “can’t do” attitude than a “can do” one.

How To Lead The Lemonade Life

Every day, we all make a fundamental choice to lead one of two lives: the Lemon Life or the Lemonade Life. The Lemon Life is about excuses, blame and settling for less than your best self. The Lemonade Life is leading life with purpose and possibility. These lessons apply to individuals and organizations alike. In this inspiring keynote based on Zack’s bestselling book, The Lemonade Life, you will learn central tenets of positive psychology and leadership, including:

  • The 5 “switches” that will change your life and business
  • How leaders transform into Daring Disruptors
  • How organizations can lead The Lemonade Life
  • How organizations can think and act like a startup
  • The greatest lessons from the most successful Lemonade Lifers (from Warren Buffett and Jack Ma to Sam Walton and Ray Kroc and more)

Zack Friedman Videos

Student Loan Debt Crisis | Zack Friedman | Talks at Google - YouTube
Zack Friedman - television
The Secrets to Happiness at Work | Zack Friedman | TEDxRochester ...

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How much does it cost to book Zack Friedman for a speaking engagement?

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

Zack Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Happiness, Personal Growth, Corporate Culture, Work-Life Balance, Human Resources, Business Growth, Psychology, Entrepreneurship and Authors.

Where does Zack Friedman travel from?

Zack Friedman 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 Zack Friedman?

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

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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 Zack Friedman 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?

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Zack Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Happiness, Personal Growth and Corporate Culture. The estimated speaking fee range to book Zack Friedman for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Zack Friedman 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 Fatima Doman, Marilyn Tam and Sarah Centrella. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Zack Friedman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Zack Friedman Speaking Topics

  • Think Like A Start-Up: How To Compete In A Tech-Driven World

    No matter your organization’s size or industry, there is a young, hungry start-up planning and plotting to drive disruption and innovation. In a transformative, technology-driven world, every organization must transform to address this reality. In this motivational keynote, you will learn:

    • How to think like a revolutionary start-up
    • How to position your organization to embrace a start-up philosophy to drive innovation and disruption
    • How to apply 5 winning habits of successful entrepreneurs and avoid the 5 pitfalls of start-up mentality
    • The 3 ways that Daring Disruptors disrupt the competition

  • The Secrets To Happiness At Work

    During our career, we spend up to 70,000 hours or more at work. We want our team members to be happy at work so they can thrive, be active participants in your organization’s mission and serve customers and clients. How do we inspire more greatness at work? How do we lead with purpose? How do we develop a culture of transparency to increase trust?

    In this motivational keynote and call to action, Zack shares the secrets to improve your organization’s culture, increase productivity and drive results. You will learn how to:

    • Create purpose and possibility in your organization so that every team member feels valued.
    • Foster a culture of excellence driven by transparency, trust and cooperation.
    • Use the power of happiness to become the bedrock principle for organizational and team member success.
    • Leverage the teachings of a 14th century monk to revolutionize the way you think about your organization.
    • Teach your team members the surprising reason why it can be more important to have a “can’t do” attitude than a “can do” one.

  • How To Lead The Lemonade Life

    Every day, we all make a fundamental choice to lead one of two lives: the Lemon Life or the Lemonade Life. The Lemon Life is about excuses, blame and settling for less than your best self. The Lemonade Life is leading life with purpose and possibility. These lessons apply to individuals and organizations alike. In this inspiring keynote based on Zack’s bestselling book, The Lemonade Life, you will learn central tenets of positive psychology and leadership, including:

    • The 5 “switches” that will change your life and business
    • How leaders transform into Daring Disruptors
    • How organizations can lead The Lemonade Life
    • How organizations can think and act like a startup
    • The greatest lessons from the most successful Lemonade Lifers (from Warren Buffett and Jack Ma to Sam Walton and Ray Kroc and more)

Zack Friedman Videos

Student Loan Debt Crisis | Zack Friedman | Talks at Google - YouTube
Zack Friedman - television
The Secrets to Happiness at Work | Zack Friedman | TEDxRochester ...
The Secrets to Happiness at Work | Zack Friedman | TEDxRochester
THE LEMONADE LIFE BOOK TRAILER
  • How do I book Zack Friedman to speak at my event?

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

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

    Zack Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Happiness, Personal Growth, Corporate Culture, Work-Life Balance, Human Resources, Business Growth, Psychology, Entrepreneurship and Authors.
  • Where does Zack Friedman travel from?

    Zack Friedman 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 Zack Friedman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Zack Friedman 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 Zack Friedman 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 Zack Friedman 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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