Erica Zidel

Erica Zidel

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder of Sitting Around, an Internet-Based Babysitting Coop

Erica Zidel Biography

A born communicator, Erica Zidel is passionate about sharing ways to make life easier. She is the Founder and CEO of SittingAround, a company that has revolutionized the way parents find and coordinate childcare. Bringing collaborative consumption to the childcare market, SittingAround has been called “the Airbnb of babysitting.”

Erica was honored by the White House as a Champion of Change for the work she is doing as a young CEO who is shaping the future through remarkable innovation. She was the 2011 December cover of Entrepreneur magazine, and she speaks frequently about her ability to bootstrap a successful company. Erica has been featured in many national media publications including the New York Times, TechCrunch, Real Simple, GigaOm, and the Huffington Post.

Prior to founding SittingAround, Erica worked as a management consultant advising Fortune 500 companies on eCommerce and business strategy. Erica is committed to improving the climate of corporate America in order to promote a healthier balance between work and family life.

Erica infuses passion and humor into every talk and connects with her audience in a real, meaningful way. She speaks on a variety of topics including: challenges and opportunities for women in business, entrepreneurship, bootstrapping a company, work/life balance and “having it all,” and building a brand on a shoestring budget.

Erica graduated with honors from Harvard University. She is an avid runner who loves to cook and travel. She lives in Boston, MA with her young son.

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Erica Zidel Speaking Topics

How to build a brand / generate buzz on a shoestring budget (got myself the cover of Entrepreneur magazine and an honor at the White House for $0 on PR)

Maintaining work - life balance / Can you have it all?

Bootstrapping a company

Entrepreneurship

Challenges and opportunities of being a woman in business

Erica Zidel Videos

Young Female Entrepreneurs with Erica Zidel of Sitting Around ...

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How much does it cost to book Erica Zidel for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Erica Zidel, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erica Zidel, 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 Erica Zidel speak about?

Erica Zidel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Family & Parenting, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Marketing, Business Growth and Leadership.

Where does Erica Zidel travel from?

Erica Zidel 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 Erica Zidel?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erica Zidel 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 Erica Zidel 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 Erica Zidel 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.


Erica Zidel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Family & Parenting and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erica Zidel for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Erica Zidel 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 Diane Prince Johnston, JJ Ramberg and Kathy Ireland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erica Zidel for an upcoming event.

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

Erica Zidel Speaking Topics

  • How to build a brand / generate buzz on a shoestring budget (got myself the cover of Entrepreneur magazine and an honor at the White House for $0 on PR)

  • Maintaining work - life balance / Can you have it all?

  • Bootstrapping a company

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Challenges and opportunities of being a woman in business

Erica Zidel Videos

Young Female Entrepreneurs with Erica Zidel of Sitting Around ...
  • How do I book Erica Zidel to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Erica Zidel, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erica Zidel, 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 Erica Zidel speak about?

    Erica Zidel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Family & Parenting, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Marketing, Business Growth and Leadership.
  • Where does Erica Zidel travel from?

    Erica Zidel 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 Erica Zidel?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erica Zidel 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 Erica Zidel 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 Erica Zidel 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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