Entrepreneur, Technology Executive & Leadership Strategist; CEO & Co-Founder of Peadbo; Former McKinsey, Google & AWS Leader

Washington, DC, USA
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Keith Chaney Biography

Keith Chaney is an entrepreneur, strategist, and technology executive with experience at several global organizations. Chaney is co-founder and CEO of the software platform Peadbo and the advisory firm KC&A. Peadbo, which stands for Personal Advisory Board, is a platform designed to help individuals build and manage their own personal advisory boards. The Techstars-backed platform is built on Chaney's belief that access to mentorship and professional networks should be widely available.

Before founding Peadbo, Chaney led organizational transformations at McKinsey & Company, Capital One, Google, and Corporate Development at AWS. He earned an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business, complementing his professional experience. Chaney has received several recognitions, including the Values in Practice Award at Booz Allen Hamilton, the firm's highest individual award.

The inspiration for Peadbo is rooted in Chaney's experience as a first-generation college graduate navigating companies like Google and McKinsey without established professional networks. This experience highlighted the importance of relationships, sponsorship, and advocacy in career advancement, motivating him to create a solution for others facing similar challenges. Chaney is committed to helping close opportunity and wealth gaps, particularly for historically underestimated and excluded populations. Peadbo, founded by first-generation college graduates, has secured contracts with institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University and KIPP Schools.

Peadbo has received recognition in the startup ecosystem, including selection for Techstars and winning a pitch competition at SXSW. The platform was also a winner at the Startup Runway pitch showcase, where Chaney received the Judges' Prize for Most Investable Startup. Additional milestones include a contract with Carnegie Mellon University and a partnership with the White House.

Chaney is a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, leadership, and mental health, sharing insights at Harvard Business School, JP Morgan, Techstars, SXSW, Techsgiving, Startup Runway, the Gathering Spot, and LA Tech Week. His work has been featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and Business Insider. Chaney addresses topics such as personal advisory boards, the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship, and strategies for closing the wealth gap, drawing on both corporate and entrepreneurial experience to engage audiences in business and technology.

BOOK Keith Chaney

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Keith Chaney Speaking Topics

  • Self-Made is a Myth: Why You Need a Personal Advisory Board

    Unlocking Career Growth: The Personal Advisory Board Workshop explores the pivotal role of a personal advisory board in both career advancement and mental well-being. Learn proven strategies and best practices to assemble, nurture, and leverage your board effectively. Elevate your professional journey while cultivating a supportive network that prioritizes your mental health. Join us for invaluable insights and practical guidance in just one session.

    Attendee Results:

    • Define and describe a personal advisory board and its benefits to individuals on their professional and personal journeys.
    • Categorize their prospective personal advisory board members based on the role they would play on the board and the value they would create.
    • Design their ideal personal advisory boards based on their short, mid, and long-term goals.

Keith Chaney Videos

Midwest House x SXSW 2023 Panel: Mental Health & the Entrepreneur

Midwest House x SXSW 2023 Panel: Mental Health & the Entrepreneur

What can one of the nation's leading mental health tech firms teach us about founder mental health? For Mentavi Health, who is simultaneously...

  • How do I book Keith Chaney to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Keith Chaney for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Keith Chaney, 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 Keith Chaney or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Keith Chaney

    Speaking fees for Keith Chaney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Keith Chaney are under $10,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Keith Chaney, click the Check Availability 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 Keith Chaney speak about?

  • Where does Keith Chaney travel from?

    Keith Chaney generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Keith Chaney’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Keith Chaney 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 Availability 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 Keith Chaney 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 Keith Chaney 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, unbiased 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.

Keith Chaney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Self-Made is a Myth: Why You Need a Personal Advisory Board. The estimated speaking fee range to book Keith Chaney for your event is available upon request. Keith Chaney generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nicole Yeary, Christina Shim, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Shegun Otulana and Ben Lamm. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Keith Chaney for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP