Stephen Paletta

Stephen Paletta

Keynote Speaker: Even before being chosen as "the biggest giver" on Oprah's Big Give, the reality TV show on philanthropy, Stephen Paletta decided to dedicate his life to helping others.

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Stephen Paletta Biography

Even before being chosen as "the biggest giver" on Oprah’s Big Give, the reality TV show on philanthropy, Stephen Paletta decided to dedicate his life to helping others. "A few years ago," he says, "someone challenged me to decide if my life was to be about significance or success."

In 2004, he found his answer when he traveled to Rwanda - a trip that changed his life. "For the first time, I was really hands-on and connected to the plight of the poor and the Third World," he says. "The images and the people I got to know would not allow me to just go back to work and worry about making my own money."

As a result, Paletta and his family financially adopted and continue too support ten children in Africa. He also created The International Education Exchange, a nonprofit organization that builds schools and libraries, and trains teachers in Africa.

Since being awarded one million dollars for winning Oprah’s Big Give, Paletta founded a second nonprofit organization, Stephen’s Journey Foundation. Stephen’s Journey is dedicated to shining a light on social entrepreneurs around the world and the organizations they’ve founded and to provide a portal for donors to find effective, accountable grassroots nonprofit groups.

In addition to philanthropy, Paletta is a devoted family man, happily married to his wife Christine. They have three daughters and Paletta’s family is his proudest accomplishment.

Paletta graduated from Cornell University, where he was an All-American lacrosse player and a civil engineering major. After college, Paletta worked in his family's general contracting business before starting his own company in the same industry. He is currently CEO of Renaissance Integrated Solutions, a technology-based company in the pipeline industry. "I have been blessed with a lot of success," Paletta says."I knew Oprah's Big Give would inspire others to engage in philanthropy. Through my nonprofit foundations, Education Exchange and Stephen’s Journey I encourage people to join me as I focus on organizations and projects that allow you to help others around the world without ever leaving home."

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Stephen Paletta Videos

GiveBack@Work Announced at Benefitfocus - YouTube
Steven Paletta: Making Giving Easier - YouTube
Stephen Paletta My road to giving back on Vimeo

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Stephen Paletta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Stephen Paletta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen Paletta for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Stephen Paletta can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brian Fanzo, Theo Epstein and Greg Shugar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen Paletta for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Stephen Paletta Videos

GiveBack@Work Announced at Benefitfocus - YouTube
Steven Paletta: Making Giving Easier - YouTube
Stephen Paletta My road to giving back on Vimeo
  • How do I book Stephen Paletta to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Stephen Paletta, 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 Stephen Paletta, 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 Stephen Paletta speak about?

    Stephen Paletta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Who is the agent for Stephen Paletta?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stephen Paletta 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 Stephen Paletta 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 Stephen Paletta 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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