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Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan

Keynote Speaker: Leading Figure in Sports Analytics and President of AriBall

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Ari Kaplan Biography

Ari Kaplan is a leading figure in sports analytics and one of the few long-term baseball leaders with a proven track record at Fortune 500 companies. ‘The real Moneyball guy” according to Forrester, he is known throughout the Major Leagues for revolutionizing and modernizing player assessment, including having developed the “expected” ranking system currently in use. His use of analytics and technology helps coaches prepare for games, players understand their strengths and weaknesses, general managers forecast future performance and risk, and executives of all stripes make decisions – not guesses. Kaplan has worked with over half of all MLB organizations and many global sports media organizations, and his baseball career spans 25 seasons. Represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, he shares insights on how executives make data-driven decisions based on analytics, big data, and critical thinking. While sharing insider baseball stories, he shows organizations how to find meaning in seemingly endless amounts of information and looks at where analytics will innovate in the future. Working to improve performance at every level, Kaplan combines technology, statistical analysis, and business acumen to produce a fresh perspective on decision-making.

With former world champion Dodger GM Fred Claire, Kaplan is the president of AriBall, a leading analyst and scouting firm. His work includes roster strategy, forecasting, advance scouting, player/coach game preparation, Minor League player development, draft analysis, international, arbitration, financial, budgeting, marketing, and community outreach.

Fortune 500 Expertise. Kaplan also served as president of the Independent Oracle Users Group for the world’s largest business software company, and he gained broad recognition in the IT marketplace as CEO of Expand Beyond Corp. He is one of the founding fathers of the mobile business software market and widely recognized as a leading authority in the IT industry. Kaplan has architected and led implementation of some of the most successful and visible data centers and applications for Fortune 500 companies including 3Com, Hallmark, Merck, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

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Ari Kaplan Speaking Topics

Cross-Industry Lessons from Moneyball Analytics

AriBall president and the “real Moneyball guy” Ari Kaplan shares insights on how to use data to make decisions. Interspersed with amazing, insider baseball stories and great visuals, he looks at how to tie big data and analytics together to get immediately actionable insights. From measuring performance trends and creating analytics for the past, present, and future to finding actionable patterns in data and using this intelligence to find real business opportunities, his presentation is a strategic look at how to use smart analysis to drive growth and success in any business sector. He also addresses how to break-out luck versus skill, identify personal tendencies to your advantage, and find events preceding a business issue and then track recovery post event. In a customizable presentation, Ari Kaplan sits at the intersection of technology, analytics, and results and shows audiences how they can do the same.

Ari Kaplan Videos

Ari Kaplan and Chris Dale - eDiscovery Perspectives - YouTube
Ari Kaplan on Networking for Success - YouTube

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How much does it cost to book Ari Kaplan for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Ari Kaplan speak about?

Ari Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports and Baseball.

Where does Ari Kaplan travel from?

Ari Kaplan generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ari Kaplan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ari Kaplan 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 Ari Kaplan for your next private or corporate function.

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Ari Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports and Baseball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ari Kaplan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ari Kaplan generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nik Bonaddio, Thomas Dimitroff and Theo Epstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ari Kaplan for an upcoming event.

Ari Kaplan Speaking Topics

  • Cross-Industry Lessons from Moneyball Analytics

    AriBall president and the “real Moneyball guy” Ari Kaplan shares insights on how to use data to make decisions. Interspersed with amazing, insider baseball stories and great visuals, he looks at how to tie big data and analytics together to get immediately actionable insights. From measuring performance trends and creating analytics for the past, present, and future to finding actionable patterns in data and using this intelligence to find real business opportunities, his presentation is a strategic look at how to use smart analysis to drive growth and success in any business sector. He also addresses how to break-out luck versus skill, identify personal tendencies to your advantage, and find events preceding a business issue and then track recovery post event. In a customizable presentation, Ari Kaplan sits at the intersection of technology, analytics, and results and shows audiences how they can do the same.

Ari Kaplan Videos

Ari Kaplan and Chris Dale - eDiscovery Perspectives - YouTube
Ari Kaplan on Networking for Success - YouTube
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