Daymond John turned a $40 budget, a borrowed sewing machine, and an unshakeable belief in hip-hop culture into FUBU, a global lifestyle brand with more than $6 billion in product sales. The journey from hand-sewing hats in his mother’s Queens basement to his role as an investor and star on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank is a story about entrepreneurship, branding, persistence, and what it actually means to build something from nothing. John speaks on entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, goal setting, and the mindset he calls the Power of Broke. He is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author and a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, appointed by President Obama.
The SHARK Points
John’s signature keynote framework, built around five principles he calls his SHARK points, has inspired thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to rethink their methods and make positive changes in every dimension of their lives. Real Leaders Magazine ranked him among the Top 20 Keynote Speakers in the World in both 2022 and 2024.
More Than a TV Personality
Since 2009, John has invested his own money in more than 30 Shark Tank companies. He is founder and CEO of The Shark Group, a brand management and consulting firm that serves major corporations and connects brands with celebrity partners.
Daymond John delivers keynotes on entrepreneurship, branding, the Power of Broke, and building a business from the ground up.
What does Daymond John speak about?
Daymond John speaks on entrepreneurship, branding, and turning limited resources into a competitive advantage, a philosophy he calls the power of broke. His keynotes draw on building a global fashion brand from his mother’s house into a case study for resilience and resourcefulness.
What is Daymond John’s background?
John is the founder and CEO of FUBU, a Shark Tank investor, and a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship appointed under President Obama. He is the bestselling author of The Power of Broke and Rise and Grind.
Who books Daymond John to speak?
Meeting planners book Daymond John for entrepreneurship conferences, branding and marketing events, and corporate audiences looking for proof that constraint can fuel innovation rather than limit it.