Jack Barsky
Keynote Speaker: Former Deep Cover Agent for the KGB
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Jack Barsky Biography
Jack Barsky was born as Albrecht Dittrich in 1949 in East Germany. He studied at the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany, and graduated summa cum laude with a master’s degree in chemistry. One year into his employment as assistant professor he was recruited by the KGB, and after five years of training in Berlin and Moscow he was sent to the United States as an undercover illegal agent.
Barsky pretended to be an American by birth and managed to successfully integrate into American society. After graduating as valedictorian from Baruch College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration he embarked on a career in information technology. He spent 10 years working for MetLife as a programmer and technical specialist. Subsequently he had a highly successful career in management which took him all the way into the executive suite as CIO of a Fortune 500 company.
Ten years after his entry into the US Barsky severed his ties to the KGB, and nine years thereafter he was discovered and detained by the FBI. Having fully co-operated with US law enforcement, Barsky and his family were allowed to stay in the United States. He was awarded US citizenship in 2014. He started as a team lead and made it into the executive suite as a Chief Information Officer.
Barsky’s life story was featured in May of 2015 on CBS 60 Minutes. He was also featured on Japanese, French, German, Polish , Saudi Arabian and Turkish TV. His memoir “Deep Undercover” was released in 2017. It was translated into German, Polish and Swedish. The audio documentary “The Agent”, which is based on Barsky’s life, was released in 2021. In 2022 it received a Webby award for best production in its category.
Because of Barsky’s expertise in the realms of espionage, communism, the Soviet Union and Russia and their intelligence services he has become a sought-after contributor for cable television stations, such as CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, and FOX News. As a public speaker, he has given over 150 presentations about these topics as well as his life story in over half the US states and 6 foreign countries.
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Jack Barsky Speaking Topics
Jack's Life Story God had a plan for me -- The Christian Version
Same as above but includes history of the Soviet Union and the KGB
The role of love in the life of a deep cover agent
Spy skills that helped Jack to have a great career in the corporate world
Interactive session to share with the audience the reality of espionage
Jack Barsky Videos
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How much does it cost to book Jack Barsky for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jack Barsky, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jack Barsky are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jack Barsky, 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 Jack Barsky speak about?
Jack Barsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as European Heritage, Political, Government, Author, Storytelling and Christian.
Where does Jack Barsky travel from?
Jack Barsky generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jack Barsky?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jack Barsky 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 Jack Barsky for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Jack Barsky 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.
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Jack Barsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including European Heritage, Political and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jack Barsky for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jack Barsky generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Benjamin Hall, Katherine Wolf and Pamela Barnum M.P.A., J.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jack Barsky for an upcoming event.
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Jack Barsky Speaking Topics
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Double Trouble
Jack's Life Story God had a plan for me -- The Christian Version
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Once Upon a Spy
Same as above but includes history of the Soviet Union and the KGB
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An Undercover Love Story
The role of love in the life of a deep cover agent
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Applied Spychology
Spy skills that helped Jack to have a great career in the corporate world
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Espionage, Myth and Reality
Interactive session to share with the audience the reality of espionage
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Jack Barsky Videos
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How do I book Jack Barsky to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jack Barsky 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 Jack Barsky, 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 Jack Barsky or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jack Barsky for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jack Barsky, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jack Barsky are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jack Barsky, 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 Jack Barsky speak about?
Jack Barsky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as European Heritage, Political, Government, Author, Storytelling and Christian. -
Where does Jack Barsky travel from?
Jack Barsky generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jack Barsky?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jack Barsky 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 Jack Barsky 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 Jack Barsky 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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