Theo Epstein

Former Cubs & Red Sox President, World Series Winner, Time 100 Influencer

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Theo Epstein Biography

Theo Epstein is the former President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, a role he held until 2020. In 2002, he became the youngest GM in the history of Major League Baseball when the Boston Red Sox hired him at the age of 28. Under his leadership, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004—their first championship in 86 years—and again in the 2007 season. On October 21, 2011, Epstein resigned from the Red Sox to join the Chicago Cubs as their President of Baseball Operations.

During his tenure with the Cubs, Epstein signed a five-year contract on September 28, 2016. The Cubs finished the 2016 season with a 103–58 record, the best in MLB and their best since the 1910 season. Their successful campaign continued in the playoffs, defeating the San Francisco Giants in the NLDS, and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, securing their first pennant since 1945 and sending them to the World Series. The Cubs went on to win their first World Series championship since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians in a historic 7-game series.

Epstein graduated from Yale University in 1995 with a degree in American Studies and served as the sports editor of the Yale Daily News. He later earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law while working for the San Diego Padres. His professional speaking topics encompass management, leadership, team building, philanthropy, and sports. In 2017, Time Magazine recognized his significant influence by naming him one of the world's 100 most influential people.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/29/2024.

Theo Epstein Speaking Topics

  • The Turnaround

    Known as one of baseball’s boldest operators, veteran MLB executive Theo Epstein made history as architect of two of the most historic and memorable baseball championships in baseball history – the Red Sox in 2004 and the Cubs in 2016. Epstein’s expertise in organizational leadership is visionary, and he offers high-level insights on strategizing for long-term goals, culture-building for team success, and overcoming insurmountable odds, as well as insider knowledge about some of baseball’s greatest moments in talks that resonate with audiences of all kinds.

  • Building a Winning Team – Beyond the Numbers

    MLB veteran executive Theo Epstein has put together some of the most exciting teams in the history of baseball, ending decades-long championship droughts to lead the Red Sox to the World Series win in 2004, and doing it again with the Cubs in 2016. Known for his pioneering use of analytics in assembling these historic turnarounds, Epstein’s focus goes beyond the numbers. He offers high-impact and actionable takeaways about creating a work culture that embraces difference, employs empathy, and puts the collective interest first in this uplifting and motivating talk.

Theo Epstein Videos

  • Yale College Class Day 2017 Address by Theo Epstein
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  • 2012 Cubs Convention - Theo Epstein 1/5

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Theo Epstein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Turnaround and Building a Winning Team – Beyond the Numbers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Theo Epstein for your event is available upon request. Theo Epstein generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Singletary, Herman "Herm" Edwards, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Terry Francona and Paul DePodesta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Theo Epstein for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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