Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal

Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal

Keynote Speaker: Hosts of the "Acquired" Podcast

Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal Biography

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal are hosts of Acquired, a podcast about business history and strategy. As of 2024, the podcast has more than 600,000 monthly listeners.

Acquired tells the stories and strategies of great companies.

Acquired is the #1 Technology show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (and a top 30 show across all categories). Each episode reaches over one million listeners. The Wall Street Journal describes it as "the business world’s favorite podcast."

Acquired is a depth-first show. Episodes are 3-4 hours long, and are better described as "conversational audiobooks" than "podcasts."

‍Episodes occasionally feature guests, such as the founders/CEOs of NVIDIA, Berkshire Hathaway, Starbucks, Spotify, Uber, Twitter, Atari, Electronic Arts, Zoom, Mozilla, Oaktree, CAA, Sequoia Capital, and all five Benchmark partners.

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Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal Videos

The Mark Zuckerberg Interview
Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)

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What topics does Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal speak about?

Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as History, Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Podcast Host, Finance, Author and Business Consulting.

Where does Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal travel from?

Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal 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 Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal for your next private or corporate function.

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Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including History, Business and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal for live events is $200,000 and above, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sara Blakely, Patrick Lencioni and Liz Wiseman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/06/2025.

Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal Videos

The Mark Zuckerberg Interview
Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)
  • How do I book Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal are $200,000 and above for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal, 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 Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal speak about?

    Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as History, Business, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Podcast Host, Finance, Author and Business Consulting.
  • Where does Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal travel from?

    Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal 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 Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal 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 Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal 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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