Matthew Zachary

Healthcare Provocateur, Divergent Thinker, Award-winning Podcast Influencer, and The People's Voice in Healthcare

With a 20+ year career in entertainment, advertising, marketing, nonprofit, digital health, public policy, life sciences, and broadcast media, Matthew is one of the industry’s most respected, influential, and visionary voices. He is passionate about putting the patient at the center of every conversation. Why? Because he is one. Diagnosed as a college senior with brain cancer, Matthew wasn’t sure he’d make his next birthday. That was 27 years ago. Matthew is a Founding Advisor to Google Health, the Founder of the award-winning nonprofit, Stupid Cancer, and the Co-Founder and CEO of OffScrip Health, a prestige documentary podcast studio where he hosts “Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary,” a Top-10 Healthcare Podcast.

  • Matthew Zachary Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $20,001 - $40,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    New York, USA

  • Matthew Zachary Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $20,001 - $40,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    New York, USA

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

Resilience in the Face of Adversity: A Journey of Surviving Cancer

In this powerful and inspirational keynote speech, Matthew Zachary shares his remarkable journey of surviving cancer. Drawing from their personal experiences. Matthew will take the audience on a profound and emotional exploration of the challenges and triumphs that come with ...

In this powerful and inspirational keynote speech, Matthew Zachary shares his remarkable journey of surviving cancer. Drawing from their personal experiences. Matthew will take the audience on a profound and emotional exploration of the challenges and triumphs that come with battling this devastating disease, including real world issues of the day as he celebrates 28 years in remission

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Navigating the Nonprofit Journey: Challen"ges, Rewards, and the Role of Nonprofit Leaders"

In this keynote speech, Matthew Zachary will explore the multifaceted journey of starting, running, sustaining, and leading a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing social and community needs, but the path to success is fraught with both rewards ...

In this keynote speech, Matthew Zachary will explore the multifaceted journey of starting, running, sustaining, and leading a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing social and community needs, but the path to success is fraught with both rewards and pitfalls. We’ll delve into the challenges nonprofit leaders face, the importance of community building, and the inspirational impact they can have on their communities.

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Empathetic Consumerism in Healthcare

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare communications and pharmaceutical marketing, the delicate balance between profit-driven strategies and patient trust has never been more crucial. The unintentional paternalistic and assumptive nature of ad campaigns can ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare communications and pharmaceutical marketing, the delicate balance between profit-driven strategies and patient trust has never been more crucial. The unintentional paternalistic and assumptive nature of ad campaigns can inadvertently erode trust in the healthcare sector, leaving patients and consumers skeptical of industry intentions. In this keynote, Matthew Zachary aims to provide a fundamental understanding of these complex dynamics and their impact on the industry’s relationship with the medical community and patients. The current healthcare environment is fraught with challenges, including overspending, compliance oversight, and a growing need for authentic interactions.

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The Art of Podcasting: Does Anyone Care What You Have To Say?

In this Keynote, Matthew Zachary offers a masterclass that explores the captivating world of podcasting, a medium that has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream art form. His perspective takes audiences through a historical, cultural, anthropological, and societal...

In this Keynote, Matthew Zachary offers a masterclass that explores the captivating world of podcasting, a medium that has rapidly evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream art form. His perspective takes audiences through a historical, cultural, anthropological, and societal journey through the art and theater of radio and podcasting with specific regard to the medium’s burgeoning popularity, as well as the known and unknown inherent challenges that come with defining success in this ever-expanding landscape.

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About Keynote Speaker Matthew Zachary

Matthew Zachary is an American advocate passionate about putting the patient at the center of every conversation. Why? He is one. Diagnosed as a college senior with brain cancer, he wasn’t sure he’d make his next birthday. That was 27 years ago.

Hailed by People Magazine as “The People’s Voice in Healthcare,” Matthew is one of today’s most respected, influential, and visionary voices in healthcare with a storied career spanning entertainment, advertising, marketing, nonprofit, digital health, public policy, life sciences, and broadcast media.

As Founder of the award-winning nonprofit Stupid Cancer, Matthew started the young adult cancer movement in 2007 and was christened the “Podfather of Healthcare” for creating The Stupid Cancer Show, the first livestreaming healthcare podcast before podcasts.

He is a Founding Advisor to Google Health, Co-Founder and Chair of OffScrip Health, host of Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary, and the Executive Producer of the award-winning history series, “The Cancer Mavericks.”

Matthew is currently writing his first book, “Permission To Be Pissed: A Practical Field Guide To American Healthcare,” to be published by Mayo Clinic Press in early 2025

He lives with his wife and twins in Brooklyn

Testimonials

“He singlehandedly mesmerized a theater overflowing with 500 innovation junkies.”

Business Innovation Factory

 

“This guy should be on everyone’s list of Top 10 speakers.”

Stonybook University

 

“A matter-of-fact presenter relatable to any audience, thanks to Matthew, our attendees left with a clearer and actionable understanding of the subject matter.”

ASTRO Targeting Cancer Care

 

“One minute people were laughing, and the next their eyes welled up. We highly recommend Matthew to anyone seeking a truly engaging speaker”

Klick Health

 

“Matthew should be on everyone’s list of the top ten celebrity speakers in healthcare. He is engaging, personable, hysterical, and very, very real.”

Stony Brook University

 

“We couldn’t have chosen a more relevant speaker and highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for an inspirational, and emotionally impactful experience.”

KNect365

 

“Matthew is doing incredibly important work helping us to achieve our goals in patient advocacy. We continue to find great joy in collaborating with him.”

NIH National Cancer Institute

 

“Matthew spoke at our Specialty Summit and his story, expertise, and comedic GenX bent brought an entire audience of executives to tears, cheers, and back again.”

Magellan RX Management

 

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