Debora Spar
Keynote Speaker: Business & Technology Thought Leader; Professor at Harvard Business School; Author of "Work Mate Marry Love"
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Categories:Professors, Political, Economy, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Leadership, Finance, Education, Women's Empowerment, Business Leadership, Research & Exploration, Gender Equality, DEI, Business Authors, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Future of Work, Women in Tech, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Reproductive Rights
Debora Spar Biography
Debora L. Spar is recognized for her expertise at the intersection of business, technology, and society. Spar serves as the Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and as Senior Associate Dean for Business and Global Society. She graduated magna cum laude from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and earned a doctorate in government from Harvard University. Following her doctoral studies, Spar joined the faculty at Harvard, where she held roles including senior associate dean and chair of the Committee on Human Rights.
Spar's leadership experience includes serving as president of Barnard College and as president and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. At Barnard, she led initiatives focused on women's leadership and advancement, such as the creation of the Athena Center for Leadership Studies and the development of the Global Symposium series. Spar later returned to Harvard, where she became senior associate dean of Harvard Business School Online and continued her work as a professor of business administration.
Spar is the author of several books, including "Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth from the Compass to the Internet," "The Baby Business," and "Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection." Her book "The Baby Business: How Money, Science and Politics Drive the Commerce of Conception" contributed to research on the economics of alternative fertility and examined fertility through a business lens. In "Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny," Spar explores the relationship between technological change and social structures. "Work Mate Marry Love" appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. Spar's research addresses topics such as artificial intelligence, the economy of intangible goods, and the impact of technology on business and society.
At Harvard Business School, Spar developed the required MBA course "The Purpose of the Firm" and is the founding faculty chair of the Institute for Business in Global Society. Her curriculum work addresses how corporations can respond to societal challenges, including climate change, economic mobility, and inequality. Spar is a member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences, serves as a director of Value Retail LLC and Thermo Fisher Scientific, and is a trustee of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Bentley University. She has also served on the boards of Goldman Sachs and the Wallace and Markle Foundations.
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Debora Spar Speaking Topics
As one of the youngest female professors to be tenured at Harvard Business School and a mother of three, Debora Spar swore to young women that they could have it all. “We thought we could just glide into the new era of equality, with babies, board seats, and husbands in tow,” she says. “We were wrong.” In this highly entertaining and inspiring talk, Spar explores how American women’s lives have—and have not—changed over the past fifty years. Armed with reams of new research, she details how women struggled for power and instead got stuck in an endless quest for perfection. The challenges confronting women are more complex than ever, she says, and they are challenges that come inherently and inevitably from being female. Both deeply personal and statistically rich, Spar shares her story and the story of our culture, and provides a road map for the future.
Debora Spar Videos
The Cooperative Edge The Internal Politics of International Cartels
Wonder Women Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection
Work Mate Marry Love How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny
Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth, from the Compass to the Internet
The Baby Business How Money, Science, and Politics Drive the Commerce of Conception
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How much does it cost to book Debora Spar for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Debora Spar, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Debora Spar, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Debora Spar speak about?
Debora Spar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Political, Economy, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Leadership, Finance, Education, Women's Empowerment, Business Leadership, Research & Exploration, Gender Equality, DEI, Business Authors, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Future of Work, Women in Tech, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Social Activism and Reproductive Rights.
Where does Debora Spar travel from?
Debora Spar generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Debora Spar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Debora Spar 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Debora Spar 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 Debora Spar 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.
Debora Spar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Professors, Political and Economy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Debora Spar for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Debora Spar generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Frances West and Sallie Krawcheck. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Debora Spar for an upcoming event.
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Debora Spar Speaking Topics
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Wonder Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection
As one of the youngest female professors to be tenured at Harvard Business School and a mother of three, Debora Spar swore to young women that they could have it all. “We thought we could just glide into the new era of equality, with babies, board seats, and husbands in tow,” she says. “We were wrong.” In this highly entertaining and inspiring talk, Spar explores how American women’s lives have—and have not—changed over the past fifty years. Armed with reams of new research, she details how women struggled for power and instead got stuck in an endless quest for perfection. The challenges confronting women are more complex than ever, she says, and they are challenges that come inherently and inevitably from being female. Both deeply personal and statistically rich, Spar shares her story and the story of our culture, and provides a road map for the future.
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Debora Spar Videos
BOOKS
The Cooperative Edge The Internal Politics of International Cartels
Wonder Women Sex, Power, and the Quest for Perfection
Work Mate Marry Love How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny
Ruling the Waves: Cycles of Discovery, Chaos, and Wealth, from the Compass to the Internet
The Baby Business How Money, Science, and Politics Drive the Commerce of Conception
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How do I book Debora Spar to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Debora Spar 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 Debora Spar, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Debora Spar or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Debora Spar for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Debora Spar, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Debora Spar, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Debora Spar speak about?
Debora Spar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Professors, Political, Economy, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Leadership, Finance, Education, Women's Empowerment, Business Leadership, Research & Exploration, Gender Equality, DEI, Business Authors, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Futurism, Ethics & Integrity, Future of Work, Women in Tech, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Social Activism and Reproductive Rights. -
Where does Debora Spar travel from?
Debora Spar generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Debora Spar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Debora Spar 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Debora Spar 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 Debora Spar 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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