Jake Wood
Keynote Speaker: Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, CEO of Groundswell, Former U.S. Marine
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Jake Wood Biography
Jake Wood is the Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon and Founder and CEO of Groundswell, a financial technology company dedicated to innovating philanthropy and employee compensation through its social impact platform. Groundswell, identified as a venture-backed software company, has gained recognition for its industry-leading donation match and distribution timeline, reflecting Wood's vision to revolutionize corporate social responsibility.
In addition to his role at Groundswell, Wood is the co-founder and current chairman of Team Rubicon, a top-notch nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and deploys military veterans to disaster zones around the world and within the United States. Under his leadership, Team Rubicon has expanded to include over 150,000 volunteers and has responded to nearly 1,000 disasters and humanitarian crises. The organization has been named one of the top nonprofits to work for in America five times and has raised approximately $300 million for its operations and growth, demonstrating Wood's effective management and innovative approach to disaster response.
Before his entrepreneurial successes, Wood served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, where he was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Scout Sniper, earning the Navy-Marine Commendation Medal. He has also been an active veterans’ advocate, engaging with presidents and testifying before a Senate committee on veterans’ issues. Wood's insights on leadership, organizational culture, and crisis management are frequently featured on major network and cable news programs. Wood is also a two-time author, with his books "Once A Warrior" and "Take Command: Lessons in Leadership" providing further testament to his leadership expertise and commitment to service. His keynote programs, including "Conquering Chaos" and "Crossing The Rubicon," highlight his approach to overcoming adversity and leading through crises.
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Jake Wood Speaking Topics
For every 100 people in a typical organization or on your team, there are 10 people who shouldn't even be there, 80 who at their best have a neutral impact, 9 who perform exceptionally, and one who is a true leader capable of taking command and creating a winning team or culture. This reality is forcing organizations to rethink what they know about leadership, change management and risk. Those that can adapt will thrive, while those that refuse change will flounder and fail. Jake gives organizations the framework for becoming a better leader and building more agile organizations. Using his own remarkable journey as an Athlete, Marine Scout Sniper, and co-founder of Team Rubicon, Jake shows how you can find and build the team needed to win life's battles and become the "one" others look to.
The world is fast moving and full of uncertainty. No situation demonstrates this like the battlefield, which is why the US military developed VUCA, a framework for understanding - and defeating - chaos. VUCA, representing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, helps leaders define the challenges they confront and how best to conquer them. Listeners will learn how Vision, Understanding, Clarity, and Agility interact to help teams thrive in chaos, whether in the boardroom or the marketplace. Wood's experiences as a Marine Sniper in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as an entrepreneur who has built the fastest growing disaster response organization in America, provide him with compelling real-life stories to draw upon that help listeners understand the key lessons of Conquering Chaos.
Jake Wood will take listeners on his journey from college football's largest stadiums, to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, to the founding and development of America's fastest growing disaster response organization, the highly acclaimed Team Rubicon. Audiences will be captivated by rich storytelling and compelling visuals, and will feel as if they are alongside Jake in disaster zones around the world. Each participant will be left inspired to cross their own Rubicon, irrevocably committed to tackling what's most important in their life.
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What topics does Jake Wood speak about?
Jake Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Veterans, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Non-Profit, Crisis Management, Computer Science, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Social Activism and Philanthropy.
Where does Jake Wood travel from?
Jake Wood generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jake Wood?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jake Wood 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 Jake Wood 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 Jake Wood 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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Jake Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Veterans and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jake Wood for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jake Wood generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chad Robichaux, Diego Ugalde and Angie Morgan Witkowski. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jake Wood for an upcoming event.
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The One & The Nine
For every 100 people in a typical organization or on your team, there are 10 people who shouldn't even be there, 80 who at their best have a neutral impact, 9 who perform exceptionally, and one who is a true leader capable of taking command and creating a winning team or culture. This reality is forcing organizations to rethink what they know about leadership, change management and risk. Those that can adapt will thrive, while those that refuse change will flounder and fail. Jake gives organizations the framework for becoming a better leader and building more agile organizations. Using his own remarkable journey as an Athlete, Marine Scout Sniper, and co-founder of Team Rubicon, Jake shows how you can find and build the team needed to win life's battles and become the "one" others look to.
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Conquering Chaos
The world is fast moving and full of uncertainty. No situation demonstrates this like the battlefield, which is why the US military developed VUCA, a framework for understanding - and defeating - chaos. VUCA, representing Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, helps leaders define the challenges they confront and how best to conquer them. Listeners will learn how Vision, Understanding, Clarity, and Agility interact to help teams thrive in chaos, whether in the boardroom or the marketplace. Wood's experiences as a Marine Sniper in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as an entrepreneur who has built the fastest growing disaster response organization in America, provide him with compelling real-life stories to draw upon that help listeners understand the key lessons of Conquering Chaos.
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Crossing the Rubicon
Jake Wood will take listeners on his journey from college football's largest stadiums, to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, to the founding and development of America's fastest growing disaster response organization, the highly acclaimed Team Rubicon. Audiences will be captivated by rich storytelling and compelling visuals, and will feel as if they are alongside Jake in disaster zones around the world. Each participant will be left inspired to cross their own Rubicon, irrevocably committed to tackling what's most important in their life.
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Jake Wood transformed disaster relief and is reinventing philanthropy
Jake’s titles jump off the page, but his path to making a difference was not a neatly defined 10-step plan. It was hard work, Midwestern grit, and enduring confidence that led Jake to who he is today—a startup CEO with $15 million of seed funding and an idea that could shake up the world.
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How do I book Jake Wood to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jake Wood 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 Jake Wood, 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 Jake Wood or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jake Wood for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jake Wood, 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 Jake Wood, 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 Jake Wood speak about?
Jake Wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Veterans, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Non-Profit, Crisis Management, Computer Science, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Social Activism and Philanthropy. -
Where does Jake Wood travel from?
Jake Wood generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jake Wood?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jake Wood 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 Jake Wood 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 Jake Wood 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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