Jacob Lief

Jacob Lief

Keynote Speaker: Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ubuntu Education Fund

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Jacob Lief Biography

Jacob Lief is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Ubuntu Education Fund, a non-profit organization that takes vulnerable children in the townships of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from cradle to career. Ubuntu's programmes form an integrated system of medical, health, educational and social services, ensuring that a child who is either orphaned or vulnerable could, after several years, succeed in the world of higher education and employment. Ubuntu's child-centred approach highlights the difference between merely touching a child's life versus fundamentally changing it. In 2009, Lief was selected as an Aspen Institute Global Fellow. In 2012, he was asked to join the Clinton Global Initiative Advisory Committee. Later that year, he was named one of the world's 101 most innovative visionaries at the Decide Now Act Summit. Lief holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Jacob Lief Videos

I Am Because You Are : Social Entrepreneurship in Communities ...
NYC Gala Jacob Lief speech - 2014 - YouTube
How many kids can I get for $10,000? Jacob Lief at TEDxBrooklyn ...

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Jacob Lief is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education and Education Reform.

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Jacob Lief is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education and Education Reform. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jacob Lief for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jacob Lief can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Willard Daggett, Ed.D., Jacques Attali and Trish Millines Dziko. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jacob Lief for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/06/2025.

Jacob Lief Videos

I Am Because You Are : Social Entrepreneurship in Communities ...
NYC Gala Jacob Lief speech - 2014 - YouTube
How many kids can I get for $10,000? Jacob Lief at TEDxBrooklyn ...

Jacob Lief News

  • Jacob Lief And Ubuntu, On Philanthrophy And Giving The African Way

    Aid to Africa is remains a controversial topic with the latest storm erupting between Microsoft MSFT +0.5% co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, Bill Gates and Zambian economist and author of New York Times bestselling book Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo. The co-chair of the Bill & Belinda Gates Foundation responded to a question by audience member...

  • Ending Poverty: The Next Big Idea Is To Stay Small | Jacob Lief

    We need to create an environment that will allow organizations to stay focused, grow slow and stick with a community long enough to raise a child. The next big ...

  • How do I book Jacob Lief to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jacob Lief, 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 Jacob Lief, 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 Jacob Lief speak about?

    Jacob Lief is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education and Education Reform.
  • Who is the agent for Jacob Lief?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jacob Lief 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 Jacob Lief 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 Jacob Lief 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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