Barry Libert

Barry Libert

Keynote Speaker: Founder of OpenMatters, Technology Investor, Strategic Advisor

Barry Libert Biography

Barry Libert is the founder and chairman of OpenMatters, a strategic advisor, and an investor focusing on organizations that leverage social, mobile, and cloud technologies. With a robust background as a technology investor and board member, Libert has dedicated his career to enhancing corporate strategies through the integration of social skills into managerial and leadership practices.

Over the years, Libert has founded, invested in, and advised companies such as Mzinga, Innocentive, The Pulse Network, and MedNetworks, which collectively manage over 15,000 online communities with nearly 50 million users across more than 350 public and private organizations. His advisory role extends to notable firms including Microsoft, GE Healthcare, SunLife, AT&T, ESPN, and Deloitte, helping them maximize the benefits of social, mobile, and cloud technologies. His insights have proven invaluable to a variety of organizations, from the US Army to Us Against Alzheimer’s, and educational institutions like Babson College.

Barry Libert is a prolific author with five books and 20 e-books, and has co-authored over 1100 articles focused on digital technologies, business models, and leadership. His notable works include "Social Nation: How to Harness the Power of Social Media to Attract Customers, Motivate Employees, and Grow Your Business" and "Barack, Inc.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign." A respected voice in the media, Libert has been featured on outlets such as CNN, CNBC, and NPR, and is a seasoned public speaker with over 500 keynote speeches delivered globally. He holds a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from Columbia University, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his professional engagements.

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Barry Libert Speaking Topics

Winning Business Lessons

In his book, BARACK, INC.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign, Libert presents the Obama campaign as an inspiring business case study of exemplary leadership values and winning tactics that can beat even the toughest competitors.

The keynote presentation is an inspiring, educational experience that offers even the most seasoned corporate executives essential new leadership skills for honing their business acumen and successfully navigating today’s competitive landscape. Filled with innovative techniques and practical ideas, this keynote teases out the best business insights from the three pillars of Obama’s successful campaign strategy using illustrative stories of pioneering companies that have employed similar strategies with miraculous results:

Going Social: Become a Social Entrepreneur

Fortune 500 companies such as Proctor & Gamble are using social networking to create new products, and innovative companies such as Zappos.com and Comcast are embracing social media to improve customer service and better engage their audience. The real question is how can it work for your business?

In Going Social, Barry Libert presents business case studies of not only social media successes, but of leadership values and winning tactics that can help you beat even the toughest competitors.

Filled with innovative techniques and practical ideas, this keynote highlights the business insights, leadership and the value of social relationships using real-world examples.

Build your Brand: Stay focused and consistently on message to build a strong brand Empower your People: Use the power of social technologies to increase brand visibility, empower your team, and support your constituents Produce Results: Embody the change that you believe in and want to see in others Winning Business Lessons

In his book, "BARACK, INC.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign," Libert presents the Obama campaign as an inspiring business case study of exemplary leadership values and winning tactics that can beat even the toughest competitors.

The keynote presentation is an inspiring, educational experience that offers even the most seasoned corporate executives essential new leadership skills for honing their business acumen and successfully navigating today's competitive landscape. Filled with innovative techniques and practical ideas, this keynote teases out the best business insights from the three pillars of Obama's successful campaign strategy using illustrative stories of pioneering companies that have employed similar strategies with miraculous results:

Be cool: Stay focused and consistently on message to build a strong brand

Be social: Use the power of social technologies to increase brand visibility, empower your team, and support your constituents

Become the change: Embody the change that you believe in and want to see in others

Developing a Social Workforce Strategy

Barack Obama's winning use of social software and online communities in his bid for the US presidency also provides valuable lessons that all companies and their leaders can apply to empower and inspire their workforce, increase productivity and innovation, and generate strong financial results.

Best Buy, Cisco, and Ace Hardware are already successfully employing social strategies to transform their learning and communication and their decision-making and information-sharing processes in ways that have dramatically improved their business processes and financial results.

This strategy session helps leaders from all types of companies evaluate their social readiness by examining winning companies already using today's social software and online communities to achieve their goals.

Developing a Social Enterprise Strategy

A new type of leader is emergingone who embraces change, attacks age-old challenges with bold new solutions, and recognizes that leadership is as much about listening and collaborating with people as it is about making hard decisions. The overwhelmingly positive response to this leadership style is also a reflection of our increasingly social world.

Companies such as Nike, Procter & Gamble, ABC, and Prudential are using social software and online communities to listen, collaborate, enhance their training, and develop new marketing communications to attract and retain their customers.

Libert helps audiences from all types of companies evaluate their organization's social readiness by examining winning companies already using todays social software and online communities to achieve their goals.

SCORE: Test Your Company's Social Readiness (Workshop)

The SCORE Assessment helps you evaluate your company's social readiness to become a social enterprise. SCORE is based on five integral components: Social, Co-creation, Open, Rewards, and Emotional Awareness (SCORE).

This test assesses these five criteria on two dimensions: community and communication. SCORE evaluates both the scope of the community, as well as community interactions including the mediums and content of communication. After completing a series of questions, SCORE will diagnose one of sixteen prescriptions. SCORE logic and design will also be overviewed during this hour.

Barry Libert Videos

EDR - Barry Libert on Impact of Technologies on Business - YouTube
Barry Libert of OpenMatters

How do I book Barry Libert to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert, 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 Barry Libert or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Barry Libert for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Barry Libert, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Libert, 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 Barry Libert speak about?

Barry Libert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Business Growth, Business Authors, Technology, Entrepreneurship, World Affairs, Science, Social Media, Culture and Leadership.

Where does Barry Libert travel from?

Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert 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.


Barry Libert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Business Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Libert for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Barry Libert 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 Ray Kurzweil, Chris Hughes and Jeff Taylor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Libert for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Barry Libert Speaking Topics

  • Winning Business Lessons

    In his book, BARACK, INC.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign, Libert presents the Obama campaign as an inspiring business case study of exemplary leadership values and winning tactics that can beat even the toughest competitors.

    The keynote presentation is an inspiring, educational experience that offers even the most seasoned corporate executives essential new leadership skills for honing their business acumen and successfully navigating today’s competitive landscape. Filled with innovative techniques and practical ideas, this keynote teases out the best business insights from the three pillars of Obama’s successful campaign strategy using illustrative stories of pioneering companies that have employed similar strategies with miraculous results:

  • Going Social: Become a Social Entrepreneur

    Fortune 500 companies such as Proctor & Gamble are using social networking to create new products, and innovative companies such as Zappos.com and Comcast are embracing social media to improve customer service and better engage their audience. The real question is how can it work for your business?

    In Going Social, Barry Libert presents business case studies of not only social media successes, but of leadership values and winning tactics that can help you beat even the toughest competitors.

    Filled with innovative techniques and practical ideas, this keynote highlights the business insights, leadership and the value of social relationships using real-world examples.

    Build your Brand: Stay focused and consistently on message to build a strong brand Empower your People: Use the power of social technologies to increase brand visibility, empower your team, and support your constituents Produce Results: Embody the change that you believe in and want to see in others Winning Business Lessons

    In his book, "BARACK, INC.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign," Libert presents the Obama campaign as an inspiring business case study of exemplary leadership values and winning tactics that can beat even the toughest competitors.

    The keynote presentation is an inspiring, educational experience that offers even the most seasoned corporate executives essential new leadership skills for honing their business acumen and successfully navigating today's competitive landscape. Filled with innovative techniques and practical ideas, this keynote teases out the best business insights from the three pillars of Obama's successful campaign strategy using illustrative stories of pioneering companies that have employed similar strategies with miraculous results:

    Be cool: Stay focused and consistently on message to build a strong brand

    Be social: Use the power of social technologies to increase brand visibility, empower your team, and support your constituents

    Become the change: Embody the change that you believe in and want to see in others

  • Developing a Social Workforce Strategy

    Barack Obama's winning use of social software and online communities in his bid for the US presidency also provides valuable lessons that all companies and their leaders can apply to empower and inspire their workforce, increase productivity and innovation, and generate strong financial results.

    Best Buy, Cisco, and Ace Hardware are already successfully employing social strategies to transform their learning and communication and their decision-making and information-sharing processes in ways that have dramatically improved their business processes and financial results.

    This strategy session helps leaders from all types of companies evaluate their social readiness by examining winning companies already using today's social software and online communities to achieve their goals.

  • Developing a Social Enterprise Strategy

    A new type of leader is emergingone who embraces change, attacks age-old challenges with bold new solutions, and recognizes that leadership is as much about listening and collaborating with people as it is about making hard decisions. The overwhelmingly positive response to this leadership style is also a reflection of our increasingly social world.

    Companies such as Nike, Procter & Gamble, ABC, and Prudential are using social software and online communities to listen, collaborate, enhance their training, and develop new marketing communications to attract and retain their customers.

    Libert helps audiences from all types of companies evaluate their organization's social readiness by examining winning companies already using todays social software and online communities to achieve their goals.

  • SCORE: Test Your Company's Social Readiness (Workshop)

    The SCORE Assessment helps you evaluate your company's social readiness to become a social enterprise. SCORE is based on five integral components: Social, Co-creation, Open, Rewards, and Emotional Awareness (SCORE).

    This test assesses these five criteria on two dimensions: community and communication. SCORE evaluates both the scope of the community, as well as community interactions including the mediums and content of communication. After completing a series of questions, SCORE will diagnose one of sixteen prescriptions. SCORE logic and design will also be overviewed during this hour.

Barry Libert Videos

EDR - Barry Libert on Impact of Technologies on Business - YouTube
Barry Libert of OpenMatters
  • How do I book Barry Libert to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Barry Libert, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Barry Libert, 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 Barry Libert speak about?

    Barry Libert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Business Growth, Business Authors, Technology, Entrepreneurship, World Affairs, Science, Social Media, Culture and Leadership.
  • Where does Barry Libert travel from?

    Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert 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 Barry Libert 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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