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Paul DePodesta

Paul DePodesta

Keynote Speaker: Chief Strategy Officer of the NFL's Cleveland Browns & Former Manager of MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers; Subject of "Moneyball"

Paul DePodesta Biography

Paul DePodesta has made a career of evaluating, measuring, and assigning value to talent, as documented in Michael Lewis’s book, "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game." The "Moneyball" methodology has become a mainstay strategy for business leaders looking for new approaches for overhauling stagnant systems.

The "Moneyball" methodology has revolutionized every industry—from Wall Street and Fortune 500 companies to government and healthcare. DePodesta's enlightening program draws connections between baseball and basic business operations, presenting the many parallels with lessons from the world of professional sports and talent recruiting. DePodesta explains how your organization can drill down “big data” output to create an applicable analytics strategy and sharpen your company's competitive edge. Audiences come away armed with innovative techniques for optimizing current operations systems, improving company- wide performance, and enhancing customer experience.

After graduating Cum Laude from Harvard College with a degree in economics, DePodesta worked in the Canadian Football League and the American Hockey League. He then joined the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club as an intern in Player Development. Within a year, the Indians made him the advance scout for the Major League team, and two years later he was appointed Special Assistant to the General Manager.

DePodesta served as Assistant General Manager of the Oakland Athletics from 1999 to 2003—a tenure during which the A’s tied for the best winning percentage in baseball (392-255). At the time of his hire, Oakland was one of the worst teams in the league, coming off of six losing seasons while posting one of the lowest payrolls in baseball. In an industry entrenched in ingrained thinking and outdated systems, the stagnant team needed the unique management and creative approach that A’s GM Billy Beane and DePodesta brought to the table.

The conventional wisdom in Major League Baseball is that wealthy teams— who spend three times as much on talent as poor teams—will win out. But in DePodesta’s final four seasons in Oakland, the A’s won more regular season games than the New York Yankees, who during the same period spent $350 million more on player payroll than did the Athletics. In rethinking how the system works by asking what DePodesta calls the naïve question—”If we weren’t already doing it this way, is this the way we would start?”—he and Beane revolutionized the way baseball teams are built.

In DePodesta’s first season as Oakland’s Assistant GM in 1999, the Athletics enjoyed their first winning season in seven years and a year later began a run of four consecutive playoff appearances, including three American League West Division Titles. Amidst the remarkable run, the Toronto Blue Jays offered to make DePodesta the youngest General Manager in the history of Major League Baseball (an offer he declined). His work has been recognized by various publications, including Fortune, who named him one of the Top 10 innovators under 40.

Formerly the Executive Vice President of the San Diego Padres, and General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2004-05 seasons, DePodesta was the third-youngest person ever to assume the role of Major League GM. Assigned the task of turning around a team that had not won a postseason game since 1988, DePodesta guided Los Angeles to a Division title and a playoff victory in his first season at the helm. Beginning in 2010, DePodesta also served as Vice President of Player Development and Amateur Scouting for the New York Mets, helping to lead the team to the 2015 World Series for the first time since 2000. Mets GM Sandy Alderson said DePodesta was a “huge factor” in the Mets’ success.

In December 2012, DePodesta joined Sears Holdings’ board of directors. Sears’ Chairman Edward S. Lampert said of DePodesta that his “ability to scrutinize data and use it to assess talent and drive execution makes him ideally suited to join our board.”

In January 2016, DePodesta joined the NFL’s Cleveland Browns as Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, he is responsible for assessing and implementing the best practices and strategies that will give the Browns the comprehensive resources needed to make optimal decisions for their players and team.

DePodesta is also an Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics at the Scripps Translational Sciences Institute.

DePodesta is married and lives in southern California.

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Paul DePodesta Speaking Topics

The Genesis Implementation and Management of New Systems

New Approaches to Stagnant Systems

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

Paul DePodesta Videos

3 questions on data and leadership with Moneyball's Paul DePodesta
Paul DePodesta | Jedrick Wills Jr. Post Pick Press Conference

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How much does it cost to book Paul DePodesta for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Paul DePodesta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul DePodesta are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul DePodesta, 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 Paul DePodesta speak about?

Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Athlete, Sports, Baseball, Psychology, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Leadership, Economy and Finance.

Where does Paul DePodesta travel from?

Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Paul DePodesta?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul DePodesta 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 Paul DePodesta 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 Paul DePodesta 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.


Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Entrepreneurship and Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul DePodesta for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Guber, Peter Diamandis and Adam Cheyer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul DePodesta for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Paul DePodesta Speaking Topics

  • The Genesis Implementation and Management of New Systems

  • New Approaches to Stagnant Systems

  • Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

Paul DePodesta Videos

3 questions on data and leadership with Moneyball's Paul DePodesta
Paul DePodesta | Jedrick Wills Jr. Post Pick Press Conference
  • How do I book Paul DePodesta to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Paul DePodesta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul DePodesta are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul DePodesta, 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 Paul DePodesta speak about?

    Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Athlete, Sports, Baseball, Psychology, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Leadership, Economy and Finance.
  • Where does Paul DePodesta travel from?

    Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Paul DePodesta?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul DePodesta 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 Paul DePodesta 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 Paul DePodesta 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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