Available to speak
WANT ME TO SPEAK OR LEAD A WORKSHOP?
I travel the world, giving talks and leading interactive workshops on brand strategy, design, product design, empathetic entrepreneurship, and community design. I thrive on stage or connecting virtually. If you can organize it, I’ll be there.
With over 20 years of experience, I bring a distinctive blend of design expertise, brand strategy, and a human-centered approach that drives real impact. I don’t just talk about design—I connect it to business growth, global influence, community dynamics, and communication in ways that are both compelling and actionable. When people invest in attending an event, they deserve a "you had to be there!" experience—one that is immersive, transformative, and impossible to replicate or find online. I never repeat talks.
WHY HIRE ME?
Travel (Business or First Class depending on length)
Hotel (With a gym inside or nearby)
Local ground transportation
Speaking fees ( Starting at $1000/Hour )
If you are unable to pay the speaker fee, please message me and maybe we can work something out.
DO YOU MEET REQUIREMENTS?
If you have questions or would like to explore additional topics or custom workshop curation please email me
2025 THEMES & TOPICS I AM EAGER TO EXPLORE
001. ARE WE HUMAN CENTERED?
Overview:
Challenge the conventional approach of building products from a purely business and competitive perspective, advocating for a human-centric and asset-framing approach in product building and brand development.
Format: Keynote
002. WELCOME TO THE HUNGER GAMES
Overview:
Challenging the conventional business landscape that drives competition through pitches, limited resources, and unfair practices, often pitting us against one another. I believe we can achieve much more through collaboration and collective effort.
Format: Workshop/Keynote
003. NOW SERVING HAPPINESS
Overview:
A deep and introspective dive into my character, past, trauma, and addictions led to the creation of a business that focuses on happiness and balance above all.
Format: Keynote
004. CONTEXT, CONTEXT, CONTEXT
Overview:
Exploring the mindfulness required in both practical and strategic aspects of UX design, particularly in testing products in real-world contexts and under external stressors.
Format: Workshop/Keynote
Appearances:
C2 MONTREAL CONFERENCE MAY 20, 2025: Building Multisensory Brands
TECHBBQ, COPENHAGEN DENMARK SEPT 11 2024: One Giant Leap Keynote
HOTSAUCE CONFERENCE, NYC 2023: Leading With Empathy Workshop
THE HXOUSE - BLACK HXOUSE 2023: Entrepreneurs Workshop
THE WELL WORK 2023: Founders Wealth Workshop
CAPITOL FACTORY, AUSTIN 2023: How to Pitch Your Ideas
THE BRAND SHIFT, MONTREAL 2023: Turning Your Business Into a Brand
REVTHINK PODCAST ROUNDTABLE 2022: Roundtable discussion as to how we can overcome injustice with creativity
THE FUTUR PRO NETWORK 2022: Sharing success stories with Stanley Vaganov, founder of BeCurious studio and NoShetler.
DESIGN FOR PEACE 2022: Fundraiser conversation with Stanley & Dot Lung
CREATIVE AGENCY SUMMIT 2021: Talk with design experts in the field of Design, Marketing and Advertisement.
LAUNCHPAD, TORONTO 2021: How to setup portfolio that gets you noticed. Workshop for creatives.
LAUNCHPAD, TORONTO 2021: How to build an app workshop for creatives and entrepreneurs.
NYU TANDON, NYC 2021: School of Engineering presents: A conversation with Stanley Vaganov - How to run a successful agency.