LIFE. WORK. FREEDOM.
OWN IT.
BREAKOUTS & KEYNOTES THAT SPARK ACTION
RETHINK WHAT’S POSSIBLE
🎤︎︎ BRING C.J.’S SPARK TO YOUR STAGE ╰┈➤
TURN INSPIRATION INTO OWNERSHIP & FREEDOM
Energy and connection moves people to see opportunity and rethink what’s possible.
C.J.’s high-impact breakouts and keynotes blend real-world startup strategies with contagious energy and genuine connection. He’s delivered his message of freedom through ownership to audiences across the U.S. and Europe — from MBA students at Wharton to startup educators, to startup events of every size. Be sure to check out some examples of C.J.’s signature breakout and keynote topics below!
C.J.’s trademark mix of clarity, confidence, and action inspires ownership — and freedom.
Combining decades of experience as an educator with the drive of a startup founder, C.J. cuts through complexity and helps audiences visualize opportunity. His talks turn ideas into action — guiding people to own their life and work, and to move boldly toward the freedom that ownership provides. Not only does C.J. offer his unique perspective, he’s not afraid to take on topics that few dare discuss!
FREEDOM THROUGH OWNERSHIP
C.J.’S SIGNATURE BREAKOUTS & KEYNOTES
OWNERSHIP
ARTISTS OF
Momentum over motivation.Discover the frameworks and habits that turn ideas into daily progress — and progress into lasting freedom.Challenge changes everything.THE POWER
OF DISRUPTION
Learn how educators and founders alike can make use of disruption as the spark for innovation, inclusion & growth.Create boldly. Lead differently.Learn how ownership, not outside funding or approval, creates lasting independence and momentum.
Put people first. Always.SIDE OF STRATEGY
THE HUMAN
Connection, empathy, and trust are your competitive advantages. Bake them into every business decision.Build from strength, not permission.IS YOUR FREEDOM
Explore how creativity drives innovation, and how thinking like artists can help founders design their own success.Move from theory to ownership.STARTUP TRAINING
REIMAGINE
A look at what doesn't work in entrepreneurship education, and how to empower founders with action-based learning.ACTION IS
THE STRATEGY
THE ECONOMY
