Ben Wildavsky

Ben Wildavsky

Keynote Speaker: Author of "The Career Arts" and "Higher Ed Spotlight" Podcast Host; Visiting Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Ben Wildavsky Biography

Ben Wildavsky, author of "The Career Arts: Making the Most of College, Credentials, and Connections," hosts the Higher Ed Spotlight podcast and is a visiting fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has held leadership and research roles at Strada Education Network, the Brookings Institution, the Kauffman Foundation, and U.S. News & World Report. He is also the award-winning author of "The Great Brain Race" and coeditor of "Reinventing Higher Education" and "Measuring Success," with bylines in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, Foreign Policy, and the Washington Post. His New York Times guest essay, “Let’s Stop Pretending College Degrees Don’t Matter,” was reprinted in the bestselling textbook "The Norton Field Guide to Writing."

Wildavsky was recently selected as a Fulbright Specialist and a Salzburg Global Fellow. He has been a speaker on degree value, higher education globalization, and innovation in 16 U.S. states and 10 foreign countries, including events at Google, Harvard, the World Bank, the OECD in Paris, and the London School of Economics.

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Ben Wildavsky Videos

Ben Wildavsky - World of Higher Education Podcast
Ben Wildavsky - Family Action Network

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What topics does Ben Wildavsky speak about?

Ben Wildavsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Education and Podcast Host.

Where does Ben Wildavsky travel from?

Ben Wildavsky generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Ben Wildavsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Education and Podcast Host. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Wildavsky for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ben Wildavsky generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael S. Roth, Gerard Baker and Dan Primack. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Wildavsky for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/05/2025.

Ben Wildavsky Videos

Ben Wildavsky - World of Higher Education Podcast
Ben Wildavsky - Family Action Network
  • How do I book Ben Wildavsky to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ben Wildavsky, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ben Wildavsky, 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 Wildavsky speak about?

    Ben Wildavsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Education and Podcast Host.
  • Where does Ben Wildavsky travel from?

    Ben Wildavsky generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ben Wildavsky?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ben Wildavsky 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 Wildavsky 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 Wildavsky 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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