Isaiah Kacyvenski

Isaiah Kacyvenski

Keynote Speaker: Former College & NFL player; Harvard Male Athlete of the Year

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Isaiah Kacyvenski Biography

Isaiah J. Kacyvenski is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School after he retired. Kacyvenski also spent time with the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders. After spending the 2007 season out of football, Kacyvenski officially announced his retirement in 2008.

He received a phone call at the end of his high school senior year from Harvard Crimson football coach Tim Murphy offering him an academic scholarship. While Kacyvenski was reluctant to go to for fear of not fitting in, his coach convinced him that he would never regret going to Harvard.

For four years, Kacyvenski started every game at Harvard University. As a freshman, he won the Ivy League Rookie of the Year award, and for three years, won All-Ivy League first team honors. As a senior, he had a school single-season record 135 tackles, and for his college career, finished with a school career-record 395 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 11 interceptions, and 8 fumble recoveries. He received the Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award given to "best, most academically talented" football player in New England, and also the Harvard University Male Athlete of the Year following his senior season. Isaiah was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award that is given to the top 1-AA defensive player in the country, as well as a 1st Team Associated Press All-American.

In 2000, Kacyvenski was selected in the 4th round of the NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks and became the highest draft pick in Harvard history. He graduated cum laude with a pre-med degree.

In September 2008, it was reported that Kacyvenski had decided to retire. A knee injury kept him out of the 2007 season and it was recommended by doctors that he not continue playing.

Also in September, Kacyvenski, the first of five other former NFL players that soon followed, agreed to donate his brain upon his death to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, a joint program between the Boston University School of Medicine and Sports Legacy Institute in order to have research into the effects of concussions on the human brain performed. Kacyvenski, like many NFL players, suffered a number of concussions over the course of his playing career. At the end of 2008, Isaiah was awarded the PETA Compassionate Action Award after being the first professional athlete to donate his brain to science.

He was elected to the Board of Directors of Sports Legacy Institute in 2008, and has used this as a platform for awareness surrounding head trauma and making contact sports safer to play. Kacyvenski earned his MBA from Harvard Business School in 2011.

Isaiah is now a tech entrepreneur at MC10 Inc.nAfter graduating from Harvard Business School, Kacyvenski joined a very early stage MC10, a cutting-edge conformal electronics company based in Cambridge, MA, and has remained there as the Global Head of Business Development as well as Chairman of the MC10 Sports-Medicine Advisory Board.

Kacyvenski is also an investor in, and advisor to, several companies in technology, sports, biotech, media and sports medicine.

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Isaiah Kacyvenski Speaking Topics

Substance Abuse

Homelessness

Overcoming Challenges

Physical Abuse

Isaiah Kacyvenski Videos

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What topics does Isaiah Kacyvenski speak about?

Isaiah Kacyvenski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business and Leadership.

Where does Isaiah Kacyvenski travel from?

Isaiah Kacyvenski 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 Isaiah Kacyvenski?

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

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Isaiah Kacyvenski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Isaiah Kacyvenski for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Isaiah Kacyvenski 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 Gerard Piqué, Mark Cuban and Drew Bledsoe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Isaiah Kacyvenski for an upcoming event.

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

Isaiah Kacyvenski Speaking Topics

  • Substance Abuse

  • Homelessness

  • Overcoming Challenges

  • Physical Abuse

Isaiah Kacyvenski Videos

An Unexpected Path | Isaiah Kacyvenski | TEDxBeaconStreet ...
  • How do I book Isaiah Kacyvenski to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Isaiah Kacyvenski, 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 Isaiah Kacyvenski, 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 Isaiah Kacyvenski speak about?

    Isaiah Kacyvenski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business and Leadership.
  • Where does Isaiah Kacyvenski travel from?

    Isaiah Kacyvenski 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 Isaiah Kacyvenski?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Isaiah Kacyvenski 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 Isaiah Kacyvenski 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 Isaiah Kacyvenski 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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