Karl Marlantes
Keynote Speaker: Vietnam War Veteran & Bestselling Author of "Matterhorn" & "What it is Like to Go to War"
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Karl Marlantes Biography
Karl Marlantes is a veteran and bestselling and prize-winning author. He served as a Marine in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation medals for valor, two Purple Hearts, and ten Air Medals. Later in life, he served as managing director of a multinational corporation based in Singapore and then started his own consultancy practice in the international energy business sector.
In the late 1990s, Marlantes asked the Veterans Administration for help with symptoms caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. He entered counseling, and a decade later finished his first book, "Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War," the novel he’d been working on since returning from Vietnam. The book draws from his own war experiences, and he credits the process of writing it with helping him come to terms with what he saw.
Marlantes published his second book, "What It Is Like to Go to War," in 2011. The book weaves his personal recollections of Vietnam with analysis of the effects of war on those who fight, and how we can better prepare soldiers for the experience of war.
Marlantes’s third novel, "Deep River," a family epic set in the logging camps of Southwest Washington at the turn of the twentieth century, won the Washington State Book Award in 2020. It has been translated into several languages and was featured in the 2022 Festival America in Paris, France, under the title "Faire bientôt éclater la terre." His latest novel, "Cold Victory," set in Helsinki, Finland, in 1947 amidst the tensions of the developing cold war, will be published on January 9, 2024.
Marlantes is featured in Ken Burns' and Lynn Novick's 10-part documentary series, "The Vietnam War." In 2018, Marlantes was featured in "Going to War," a documentary about what it means to train for, serve in, and return from war.
Marlantes graduated from Yale University and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, before serving as a Marine in Vietnam.
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What topics does Karl Marlantes speak about?
Karl Marlantes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Veterans, World Affairs, Mental Health, Navy, Non-Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors, Military and Inspirational.
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Karl Marlantes generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Karl Marlantes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Veterans and World Affairs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karl Marlantes for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Karl Marlantes generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rocky Bleier, Ed Hiner and Tom Voss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karl Marlantes for an upcoming event.
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It was a pleasure to have Karl with us. From the moment we met him, he was warm, personable, and engaging. During the Welcome Reception, he spent time signing books and connecting with our sponsors as well as fellow Vietnam veterans, which meant a great deal to our guests. He clearly brings a depth of knowledge and perspective — we have never had a speaker who explored the subject matter with such insight. He is truly a student of war and its lasting impact on those who have served. Overall, it was a meaningful and memorable experience.
Gilchrist - Mar 31 2026 -
Karl was fantastic. He was as nice a gentleman as you could imagine. I would recommend him for any speaking role. He nailed the topic and made people think. The feedback I got from my team was tremendous. He made things real world for management today. There are not too many people that will speak about mistakes they have made, significant ones, and construct thoughtful lessons off of them.
AIM Strategies LLC - Oct 28 2025 -
AIM Strategies LLC - Oct 27 2025
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The War Memorial - Apr 23 2025
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Everything went great with Karl's presentation. It helped kick-off a very successful meeting.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Oct 21 2023
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How do I book Karl Marlantes to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karl Marlantes 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 Karl Marlantes, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karl Marlantes or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Karl Marlantes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Karl Marlantes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karl Marlantes are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karl Marlantes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Karl Marlantes speak about?
Karl Marlantes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Veterans, World Affairs, Mental Health, Navy, Non-Fiction Authors, Bestselling Authors, Military and Inspirational. -
Where does Karl Marlantes travel from?
Karl Marlantes generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Karl Marlantes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karl Marlantes 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karl Marlantes 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 Karl Marlantes 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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