Daymond John

Topics

Presentations

The Brand Within: Branding Yourself from Birth to the Boardroom

Fostering Creativity

How to Negotiate: Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Icon

Negotiating for Women: Going Toe to Toe with the Big Boys

Take the Plunge: You Can Swim with the Sharks

Summary Profile

With business savvy and style to spare, Daymond John entertains audiences every week as the go-to branding guru on ABC's hit entrepreneurial business show, Shark Tank. A highly regarded marketing expert and author, John is the founder of iconic fashion brand FUBU ("For Us by Us"), which effectively created the then-untapped urban apparel market.

Hollis, Queens-the birthplace of hip-hop and John's home community-helped spur the inspiration for FUBU. Embraced by the likes of Rick Ross, Lil John, DJ Khaled, and SouljaBoy, FUBU ultimately changed the face of the fashion world. After cementing himself as a branding visionary with his books, Display of Power and The Brand Within, and his role as one of the "Sharks," John formed Shark Branding to provide companies with the marketing insights that have proven his own companies successful.

A Brandweek Marketer of the Year, Ernst & Young New York Entrepreneur of the Year, recipient of the Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, and one of Crain's New York Business's Forty Under Forty, John has been recognized time and again for his staggering contributions to fashion and the changing face of American business. Called "a driven, visionary leader" (Russell Simmons) who knows that "building your brand never stops" (Kim Kardashian), John acts as a seasoned guide to organizations striving to create an enduring brand. Arguing that branding relationships have seeped into every aspect of daily life, John's message draws on both his own experiences as an entrepreneur as well as his hard-won insights as a consultant to the world's most cutting-edge trendsetters and tastemakers.

Client Testimonials:

"As the founder and CEO of the Early Stage East Venture Capital Conference, one of the largest on the East Coast, I have had the opportunity to host several keynote speakers since its inception in 1998.  Daymond John is clearly one of the best!  Daymond has an innate ability and powerful presence that invites every attendee to turn off their cell phones, Blackberrys, iPhones and other devices because they don't want to miss a word.  Each attendee feels Daymond is speaking to them one on one.  He infuses lessons, humor, insight and experience into his keynotes unlike anyone else we have hosted.  I strongly recommend Daymond when planning your next event.  You wont be sorry nor will your audience be disappointed." 

Founder & CEO of Early Stage East Venture Capital

"We were thrilled to have Daymond John as a speaker for our Miami VC and Angel Investor conference! Daymond lit up the room. He gave both insight and advice while making it fun and interesting. He discussed his own experiences as an entrepreneur, starting from nothing, and gave his current point of view with realistic expectations of what he now likes to see as an investor on Shark Tank. After the panel, Daymond autographed copies of his book and spoke individually with over 200 emerging businesses. Daymond's passion for growing businesses is inspiring to the entrepreneurial community. He was an amazing speaker and great asset to this event. We look forward to having him speak again soon!"

Director at FundingPost.com - Second Venture Corporation