Keith Herman
Global business and disruptive technology expert. Motivational, Inspirational Business Leadership for Innovation and Success!
Reviews
" "Keith is one of the best!""
Sydney Armani
Founder
FINTECHWORLD 2020
""due to the impact you and your insights have on the industry, you attracted a large and diverse crowd of blockchain enthusiasts on all levels...we can't wait for more.""
Danielle Lybrand
Senior Event Manager
Blockchain World Conference
""We cannot thank you enough! Your experience and insight are invaluable to our particpants and we are forever grateful for your continued support!""
Julia Smila
Event Director
Startup Network
""Thank you for speaking! It was fantastic to have you there!""
Hans Hultgren
Founder
Global Blockchain Summit
""We were honored to have you as our panelists at the summit.""
Fiby Yin
Senior Event Director
iBLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT
""Bottom line ... improved performance and results is why we have him speak.""
Rocco Pirrotta
Senior Vice President
Citibank
""Never a dull moment ... insightful, entertaining and inspiring!""
Steve Wood
Vice President
National Life Group
""I'd be happy to have Keith come back and speak again at any of our events going forward and we appreciate his contribution here today.""
Richard Wilson
Founder
The Family Office Club
""we would love it if you would join us again.""
Stacey Broadwell
Founder
LAXTechRecruit Conference
""thanks for speaking to our accredited investors, VCs, PE firms, angels, and strategic investors, perfect!""
Zahava Stroud
Producer
Angel Launch
""you added so much to the LA event ... we'd love to work more with you.""
Matt Kirke
VP Strategic Partnerships
CryptoBlockCon
""can't thank you enough for your presentation and for moderating the blockchain panel discussion.""
Christiana Ko
Event Planner
Pepperdine School of Law
""Great panel discussion!'"
Eileen Tsaturyan
Chief of Operations
Southwestern Law School
""your voice was a great addition to the stage.""
Leo Kangin
Host
Blockchain Law Summit
""we'd love to have you joining our summit and speak again.""
Jeannie Q
Event Planner
xblockchain
About Keith Herman
Mr. Herman, founder of IPA Equities, is a serial entrepreneur and advocate for disruptive and innovative blockchain technologies. He has owned and created more than 50 businesses, architected, incubated and successfully scaled more than 10 startups, raised over $500 Million, represented more than 200 technology companies and been involved in more than $2 Billion of transactions.
Speaking
Speaking engagement:
Keynote | Conference Speaker, Moderator | Interviewer | Emcee, Presenter, Advisory Service, Interview | Debate | Panel
Expertise:
Business | Management | Strategy, Future | Trends, Innovation | Creativity, Leadership, Motivation | Achievement | Inspiration, Performance | Change | Productivity, Technology
Field of Speaker:
Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Futurists | Trend Forecasters, Innovators | Visionairs
Best Audience:
Csuite/ Executives, Diverse, Managers/ Supervisors, Sales, Associations
Travels from:
United States
Language:
English
Fee range:
from $25000 up to $50000
Topics
DISRUPTION OUT OF A BOX: How I Turned a Shoebox into $12 Million!
What could possibly become of a shoebox full of trash? It's all about perspective! Keith shares an all too familiar story of the obstacles, challenges and misfortune of a young newlywed entrepreneur whose dreams were about to be dashed and left on the street penniless. This incredible tale is filled with determination, exhaustion, pain, anger, deceit, kindness, misfortune, humor, knowledge, despair, timing, and ........ a $12 Million happy ending! Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Any audience The audience will leave with: • Hope, inspiration and motivation to achieve their dreams • A plan to develop a roadmap to success • The key to unlocking the gateway to success This is truly a show stopper!
BLOCKCHAIN: THE GENESIS, IMPLICATIONS, AND THE FUTURE THRU MASS ADOPTION
Keith delivers a riveting and eye-opening presentation in simple tongue illuminating the history, basic principles, intended uses, applications and what the future will look like with the mass adoption of this technology. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Any audience The audience will leave with: • A substantive understanding of blockchain technologies • An appreciation for this cutting-edge technology • The importance of embracing these technologies and suggestions on how to get involved. This thought-provoking presentation leaves audience members with even more questions than when they arrived but with the infectious desire to learn more.
HOW TO RAISE DEBT & EQUITY
Whether a startup, existing business, capital provider, or lender, everyone agrees .... capital is king! This is an opportunity to learn what is needed to raise capital, how to find capital sources, understanding how to approach capital sources and present your venture, counterparty needs and bridging the gap as well as determining the best match. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Venture Capital Firms • Private Equity Firms • Institutional Firms • Family Offices • Funds of Funds • Investment Funds • Sponsors • Syndicators • Entrepreneurs • Investors • Lenders • Anyone interested in raising debt or equity The audience will leave with: • The process of how to raise capital from a plethora of sources • Counterparty needs and bridging the gap • The psychology behind the acquisition of debt or equity • Understanding the benefit of smart money Always a crowd pleaser, as the audience is presented with subtleties and counter intuitiveness that challenge conventional thinking yet time and time yield substantive and meaningful results.
HOW BLOCKCHAIN IS STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS AND PROVIDING A STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE.
Learn how blockchain technologies are being utilized to create greater supply chain efficiencies, more secure transactions, mitigate risks and unify workforces. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Executives • Management • Employees • Product manufacturers • Commodity producers • Supply chain vendor & service providers The audience will leave with: • Knowledge to improve processes • A framework to mitigate risk • Confidence in accountability • A unified and more efficient work force This program is a must for anyone associated with supply chain.
THE RENAISSANCE OF LEADERSHIP
As Charles Dickens wrote, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." In a time with the most prominent leaders displaying less than model behavior, it is the youthful generations that are leading the paradigm shift to redefine leadership based upon wisdom of the past to realize the best of times. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • C-level executives • Leaders • Management • Employees The audience will leave with: • An awareness of the paradigm shift in leadership • A fresh new outlook on what is possible • Inspiration and empowerment to create and perform to their highest potential • A desire to cooperate and collaborate to achieve greatness This program is best summed up in the words of an audience member. “This could not be any timelier, we need more of this!”
HIGH LEVEL NETWORKING FOR STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & CAPITAL
According to Porter Gail, VP at Virgin America, "Your Network is Your Net Worth" Networking is truly an art and Keith shares his unique approach to networking and how he was able to leverage his network to create strategic partnerships with notable firms such as Chase, Citibank, and National Life to raise more than a half billion dollars and generate millions of dollars of profits. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms • Family Offices • C-level executives • Leaders • Fund raisers • Professionals The audience will leave with: • A fresh outlook on networking • The skills to network with the "creme de la creme" • The process to garner strategic partnerships and capital Having performed this presentation internationally, in the most impressive venues and amongst crowds worth billions of dollars, I am consistently reminded of my unique perspective and the power that lies within my approach. I'm blessed to share it!
LEADERSHIP: THE GREATEST NETWORK IN EXISTENCE
Unlock the infinite possibilities of potentiality through the greatest network in existence! Keith reveals the greatest network in existence, how it works and how to utilize it to transcend obstacles and achieve your greatest desires. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Anyone Open to Change The audience will leave with: • Discovering the greatest network in existence • The key to infinite possibilities of potentiality • The tools to navigate the network to success I've performed this program countless times over the years and it never disappoints. If you, your team or someone you know is struggling with progress and change is a real consideration then this program is perfect!
WHY & HOW TO CREATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Power vs. Force! Keith shares why strategic partnerships create the Power that minimizes the Force needed to achieve success. He also illustrates the synergies created and how to actually create them to produce the greatest results. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Executives • Senior Management • Managers • Teams The audience will leave with: • An appreciation for the value of strategic partnerships • Respect for colleagues, associates and potential clients • The desire to collaborate to meet or exceed defined goals • The steps necessary to create strategic partnerships Strategic partnerships provide the competitive edge that will grease the wheels of any business to produce substantially greater returns.
UNDERSTANDING BLOCKCHAIN: WORK FORCE DISRUPTION AHEAD!
Keith illuminates with the sobering reality on the future of work forces through disruptive and innovative blockchain technologies currently in play. Audience members will be transfixed yet compelled to remain attentive to garner the knowledge necessary to preserve their livelihoods. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Senior Executives • Senior Employees • Management Teams Seeking a Competitive Advantage The audience will leave with: • A sense of urgency • An awareness and desire to accept and embrace change • Team members will be unified and motivated to work collectively and collaboratively Each and every time I perform this program the audience leaves with a sense of relief yet invigorated and excited for the future.
Healthcare Redefined: How Disruptive Technologies are Transforming the Industry
An educational, inspirational, empowering speech on the prevailing transformation of the healthcare industry! Healthcare has been at the forefront of discussion for the past two decades as the world's population swells and its antiquated infrastructure continues to wither. Keith sheds light on the challenges facing healthcare and how disruptive technologies are beginning to revolutionize the industry. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This speech addresses: • The current state of the healthcare industry • Pain points within healthcare • The need for change • Technologies available to affect change • How these technologies are being tapped to affect change • The future of healthcare The audience will leave with: • An overview of the transformation in healthcare • The need for new models • How those models are being developed • The technologies being developed to create efficiencies, security and affect change • How to get to involved in the transformation
Humanity In These Days: A Glimpse At The Trending Transformation
An educational, inspirational, empowering speech on the prevailing transformation of humanity! Format: 45 -60minute keynote This speech addresses: • The dismal state of current world affairs • How we arrived at such a low point? • The paradigm-shift presently underway • The leaders of this transformation • A fresh outlook for the present and future • The well-founded reasons for a bright future The audience will leave with: • A clear path to the future of humanity • A sense of hope and well being • I reason to get involvement in the movement now • How to get involved, and • The tools and instructions to stay in the flow “With all the global political and economic uncertainty, there is no better time to join the movement of transformation! If not for everyone, at least for your own calm and well-being.”
Exponential Business Growth: The Fast Track to Grow Your Business
Keith dispels traditional thinking and methodologies to expose the fastest method to exponential growth. As businesses seek to hire employees and work to integrate them one at a time precious time is lost in the process. Learn how to better utilize the time to more efficiently grow your business. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Business Owners • Senior Executives • Senior Employees • Management Teams Seeking a Competitive Advantage The audience will leave with: • A clear picture of how to achieve their goals faster • A better understanding of where efforts need to be focused • The steps needed to accomplish faster growth • The process to scale the ladder to success. To scale a business exponentially you must change the way you think, otherwise the growth path will be the same old slow ascent.
Disruptive Blockchain Technology: Identity Management And Verification
An overview of the transformative future of Identity Management and Verification utilizing Blockchain Technology. Current models have left individuals helpless to identity theft as they have turned their identities over to governments, institutions, healthcare providers and more. Blockchain technologies are transforming this process as we know it and restoring identities to the public with security where they belong. Format: 45–60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Lawyers • Accountants • Business professionals • Financial service providers • Healthcare professionals and service providers The audience will leave with: • A clear vision of the paradigm shift in Identity Mgmt. & Verification • The mindset necessary to succeed • An understanding of how to best prepare for the transition to meet future business demands • Ideas on how to incorporate new technologies into their existing business model Audience members are always astounded at how drastically identity management and verification is already changing and how empowering it will be for future generations. They leave inspired and excited at the prospect of remaining relevant and at the cutting edge of their industry through new technologies.
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and the Future of Digital Currency Law
Keith breaks down blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies for the legal community in layman’s terms. He explains the differences, relationships, legal applications, legal entities, current legal climate and how-to best work with technology companies to help them achieve their goals with fund raising and growing their ventures. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Lawyers • Law students • Legal community • Entrepreneurs • Investors • Capital seekers • Capital providers • Technology marketing & PR firms The audience will leave with: • The knowledge of what is, and what is not, regulated • An understanding of tokenomics • Clarity on ICO vs. ECO vs. ETO vs. IPO • The benefits and detriments of various financial instruments • A framework for how to properly get involved with digital currencies This program demystifies the legal climate surrounding digital currencies and is a must for anyone looking to assist clients or invest in these assets.
Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency for Newbies
A step by step approach to buying cryptocurrencies including the difference between blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies, the research needed prior to investing, how-to setup accounts and transact in digital currency and investing strategies. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Anyone interested in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies The audience will leave with: • Clarity on blockchain technology vs. cryptocurrency • A clear understanding of what is involved in investing • A step by step guide to investing in cryptocurrencies • Investing strategies for cryptocurrencies This program is ideal for anyone interested in buying cryptocurrency. It walks the audience through the basics and explains in detail how to invest and transact.
Investing in Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
You will learn what I have shared with hundreds of VC and PE firms. Learn the difference between blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies, the various ways to invest, where to find investments and how to identify good investments. Format: 45 -60minute keynote This program is perfect for: • Institutional Investors • Venture Capital & Private Equity Firms • Family Offices • Accredited Investors • Small Investors The audience will leave with: • Clarity on blockchain technology vs. cryptocurrency • Knowledge of the different ways to invest • An understanding of the market • The principles of investing • Investment strategies Having performed this program in front of the most sophisticated investors, I am always astounded by the accolades when I share this knowledge.
Program
HOW TO RAISE DEBT & EQUITY
Whether a startup, existing business, capital provider, or lender, everyone agrees .... capital is king! This program is perfect for Venture Capital Firms, Private Equity Firms, Institutional Firms, Family Offices, Funds of Funds, Investment Funds, Sponsors, Syndicators, Entrepreneurs, Investors and Lenders. The audience will leave with the process of how to raise capital from a plethora of sources, counterparty needs and bridging the gap, the psychology behind the acquisition of debt or equity, and understanding the benefit of smart money.
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Reviews
Sydney Armani
Founder, FINTECHWORLD 2020"Keith is one of the best!"
Danielle Lybrand
Senior Event Manager, Blockchain World Conference"due to the impact you and your insights have on the industry, you attracted a large and diverse crowd of blockchain enthusiasts on all levels...we can't wait for more."
Julia Smila
Event Director, Startup Network"We cannot thank you enough! Your experience and insight are invaluable to our particpants and we are forever grateful for your continued support!"