Biography

Jack Barsky is an internationally recognized personality and espionage expert.  His life was featured on CBS 60 Minutes and on major TV stations in six foreign countries. Jack also appeared on dozens of live national news segments. During his speaking career, Jack had over 100 engagements covering most US states and five foreign countries. His most notable appearance was in the summer of 2021 at the Cambridge Union, the Holy Grail of Free Speech.  

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  • Born, raised, and educated in East Germany
  • Recruited by the KGB
  • Assumed the identity of a US born citizen and spied 10 years in the USA for the USSR
  • Resigned from the KGB, became a trusted source for the FBI
  • Had a successful career as an information technology executive
  • Obtained legal US citizenship in 2014
  • Jack’s memoir entitled Deep Undercover was released in 2017
  • A podcast drama, based on Jack’s life – “The Agent” – was released in 2021
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Testimony (My journey from atheism / communism to Christianity

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Undercover Love Story (The role of love in the life of a spy)

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Once Upon a Spy (Espionage, KGB, Russia)

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Jack’s presentation was riveting from the very start. He unapologetically delights the audience by taking and transporting us to the heartbreaking, humble beginnings of his life in Germany, the curious and secretive world of his Russian espionage days, and the inevitably decisive moment that changed his life forever. His story compels and inspires. The audience gasps and animatedly responds to the remarkable journey. A must-see session and a must-meet gentleman, Jack will have you in laughter and tears, all in just one hour.
– Miri Rodrigues, Storyteller Microsoft
Jack Barsky has a spellbinding story and delivers it with both Intelligence and a disarming candor. It combines the intrigue of international espionage, politics, corporate America, and the intimacy of a real man living his secret life as an executive, husband and a father. I have heard him speak to both college students, university professors and top executives. At each event you could have ‘heard a pin drop’ as everyone was riveted by a story!
– Allen Morris, Chairman & CEO at The Allen Morris Company, Miami FL
Jack recently spoke to a packed house at Microsoft. As part of our speaker series, he was a unique and refreshing speaker - an exceptional message for all levels of our organization, and an engaging dialog that continued long after his presentation. Jack is exceptionally gracious with his time - during his presentation at Microsoft, his candor was refreshing, and his unique perspective created a memorable and lasting impression of history.
– Stuart McKee, Chief Technology Officer, US State and Local Government, Microsoft Corporation
I admit I will never fully understand how anyone could have ever embraced Communism- the God that failed. Jack Barsky, however, does the best job I have ever heard of explaining himself, especially in the context of Soviet history and the Cold War. I'm glad he's now on our side.
– Larry Taylor, retired Major General, USMCR
An intriguing and lively speaker who captivates his audience. They always want more.
– Kristie Macrakis, Professor of History Georgia Tech
Really good presentation the other day - everyone was thrilled you came.
– Jeff Skulsky, CIO Regneron
Jack’s presentation was spectacular. His sense of humor, honesty and candidness about his unique background and how it affected him personally and professionally absolutely captivated our audience. One of our best presentations this year!
– Allen Spokane, VP Programs, SIM NJ
Jack was entertaining and engaging! He used his story to connect with the audience on both a personal and professional level. Jack’s unique background ranges from KGB agent to US counterintelligence to IT exec to author. His presentation was on point, relevant and well received. We thank Jack for supporting our event.
– Don Marsee, President, Middle Tennessee ISSA
Thank You for presenting last night, it was our largest attended event of the year.
– Leo Pellerin, CIO, United Way Connecticut, past president of CT SIM
Fascinating. Absolutely fascinating!
– Aslhey Gunter, Partner, Gunter Group
Thank you again for delivering such a fantastic keynote to our attendees on Thursday evening; we received tremendous feedback
– Nick Peakcocksmith, Millenium Group CIO/CSO workshop
I've seen Jack’s presentation 3 times and they were all interesting and outstanding. They all drew a huge crowd.
– Francis Stein, Lecturer, Senior University and Jewish WW2 Veteran

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