Barry Weiss

Barry Weiss

Keynote Speaker: Former Entertainment Executive; Owner of Mathnasium at Sherman Oaks

  • Travels From:
    Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Below $10,000
    More Fee Info
  • Categories:
    Innovation, Marketing, Creativity, Storytelling, Motivational, Leadership, Mathematics, Strategic Leadership
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Barry Weiss Biography

Barry Weiss is a visionary entrepreneur, small business owner, and entertainment executive with a distinguished $8.6 billion track record across the motion picture and animation industries. With deep expertise in physical production, visual effects, and corporate operations, he has successfully led creative teams and strategic initiatives at major studios such as Sony Pictures Imageworks and Turner Feature Animation. His career spans over 58 feature films and shorts, including Academy Award-winning and nominated projects such as "Surf’s Up," "Stuart Little," "Spiderman," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone," and "Superman Returns."

At Sony, Weiss served as senior vice president of Animation Production and Artist Development, where he oversaw the creation of characters and animation for a wide range of films, generating $150 million in annual revenue. Earlier in his career, at Turner and Hanna-Barbera, he built and managed the production infrastructure for the feature film division, co-producing the Annie Award-winning "Cats Don’t Dance" and later returning to produce "Yogi Bear." A creative business leader known for bridging the gap between art and science, Weiss draws on his Hollywood experience to inspire innovation, creativity, and strategic thinking for Fortune 250 companies, universities, and other organizations.

A recognized authority in the industry, Weiss is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Short Subject and Feature Animation Branch Executive Committee and a charter member of the Academy’s Science and Technology Council. As chairman of the Public Programs and Educational Sub-Committee, he leads initiatives discussing current and emerging trends in motion picture technology. Beyond his entertainment achievements, Weiss is a highly sought-after consultant, accomplished financial manager, and the author of a recently published university textbook on film production.

Weiss’s career began at Northwestern University, where he won a Chicago Area Emmy Award as a producer for CBS’s "The Magic Door." Today, he continues to share his expertise as a speaker and consultant, using behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood to illustrate lessons in leadership, innovation, creativity, and corporate strategy across industries.

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Barry Weiss Speaking Topics

The Creative Process

How do you approach creativity in your organization? How does your team approach brainstorming and innovation? Barry Weiss, a visionary entertainment executive, explores techniques that can work in any industry. This presentation will reignite the creative process and help your team get motivated.

The Innovation Opportunity.

How do you train yourself to see opportunity in something that has never been done before? And once you identify opportunity, how do you execute that vision? Barry Weiss, a leading creative executive, reveals strategies for success when trying things that have never been done before. He discuses the need for collaborative creativity, brand-building, and technology.

The Creativity Gap

How do you bridge the gap between arts and sciences in your organization? Barry Weiss, a Hollywood veteran who has straddled both the strategic and creative sides of the business world, offers tools and techniques translatable for any business. He explores how to manage creative teams, the innovation process, and the challenges of trying something new and innovative.

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

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

Barry Weiss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Marketing, Creativity, Storytelling, Motivational, Leadership, Mathematics and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Barry Weiss travel from?

Barry Weiss generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Barry Weiss?

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

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Barry Weiss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Marketing and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Barry Weiss for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Barry Weiss generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Diamandis, Matthew Luhn and Lee Cockerell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barry Weiss for an upcoming event.

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Barry Weiss Speaking Topics

  • The Creative Process

    How do you approach creativity in your organization? How does your team approach brainstorming and innovation? Barry Weiss, a visionary entertainment executive, explores techniques that can work in any industry. This presentation will reignite the creative process and help your team get motivated.

  • The Innovation Opportunity.

    How do you train yourself to see opportunity in something that has never been done before? And once you identify opportunity, how do you execute that vision? Barry Weiss, a leading creative executive, reveals strategies for success when trying things that have never been done before. He discuses the need for collaborative creativity, brand-building, and technology.

  • The Creativity Gap

    How do you bridge the gap between arts and sciences in your organization? Barry Weiss, a Hollywood veteran who has straddled both the strategic and creative sides of the business world, offers tools and techniques translatable for any business. He explores how to manage creative teams, the innovation process, and the challenges of trying something new and innovative.

  • How do I book Barry Weiss to speak at my event?

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

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

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

    Barry Weiss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Marketing, Creativity, Storytelling, Motivational, Leadership, Mathematics and Strategic Leadership.

  • Where does Barry Weiss travel from?

    Barry Weiss generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Barry Weiss?

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