Engaging insights for business events and universitiesNot your usual business talk
Careers · Resilience · Entrepreneurship
From working class beginnings in New Orleans to London investment banker in the Lehman bankruptcy to starting a brewery in Berlin, I draw on my 25 year international career for unique perspective.
My style is candid straight talk, and the format is adaptable whether keynote, Q&A, moderator, or even a beer tasting!
Enquire about speakingWhat audiences say
“Brian’s energy was engaging and welcoming. His relatability was saran-wrapped in straight talk in an open, very clear manner – what people might call vulnerability.”
“I also appreciated… how passionate Brian is about his business and vision. It made it pleasant to see how much energy someone can have from entrepreneurship.”
“Getting a better understanding of how a small business operates in Germany and the hurdles Brian deals with on a daily basis was extremely valuable.”
“I appreciated Brian’s candor today about the lessons he has learned while building a business.”
“There was something moving about an American doing the very American thing, staking a claim somewhere and trying something new.”
Speaker to over 20 business schools including
- NYU Stern
- UVA Darden
- ESCP
- Cambridge Judge
- UT Austin McCombs
- HHL Leipzig
- Monash
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Key themes tailored to your event
Every event is different, so I adapt to the interests of the audience. In a diverse career with life over 5 countries, there’s always a unique lesson or story to be found.
Audiences seem to resonate most to hearing about these areas:
International Business & Entrepreneurship
Culture, German/US Themes, & Beer
Formats
Big stage or small table, the energy is the same.
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Keynote or Talk
The classic forty-five minutes on one topic, or a short talk followed by a long open Q&A.
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Fireside Chat or Panel
I bring the stories and the straight answers that get a discussion going.
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Roundtable or Workshop
Hands-on and interactive by design, whether an open discussion or a training session.
- Also available as moderator, host or interviewer for panels and fireside chats
- In English or German
- Business events, professional associations and universities
- Based in Greater London. UK, Europe and the US regularly; further afield by arrangement