Damon Brown

Damon Brown

Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Business Expert; Bestselling Author of "Build From Now"; Two-Time Startup Founder; Four-Time TED Speaker

Damon Brown Biography

Damon Brown is a best-selling author, two-time startup founder, and four-time TED speaker whose career spans entrepreneurship, journalism, and technology. Brown has contributed to publications including Playboy and the New York Post, and holds two degrees in journalism, including a master's in magazine publishing from Northwestern University.

Brown co-founded Cuddlr, a platonic connection app that gained more than 200,000 downloads in the App Store and was acquired by Hiplex, later rebranded as Spoonr. He led the company to acquisition within a year while serving as the primary caretaker of his infant son. This experience shaped Brown's public message about sustainable entrepreneurship and challenged the notion that founders must sacrifice everything to succeed.

As an author, Brown's books have resonated with independent creators and non-traditional entrepreneurs. His titles include "Our Virtual Shadow: Why We Are Obsessed with Documenting Our Lives Online" and "Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Our Culture," both of which have been included in university curriculums, as well as the coffee table book "Playboy's Greatest Covers." His collected works feature the "Bite-Sized Entrepreneur" series, "Bring Your Worth," and "Build From Now." "Career Remix: Get the Gig You Want with the Skills You've Got" follows "Build From Now: How to Know Your Power, See Your Abundance & Nourish the World" and "The Ultimate Bite-Sized Entrepreneur: 76 Ways to Boost Time, Productivity & Focus on Your Big Idea."

After experiencing burnout, Brown returned to his roots in writing and journalism, leveraging his entrepreneurial experience to mentor and coach founders on sustainable business practices. He has spoken at TED and has been featured on CNN, NPR, and C-SPAN. Brown served as the Toledo Library's first Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Through his Inc. Magazine column, the "#BringYourWorth" show, and one-on-one coaching, Brown advocates for an approach to entrepreneurship that is both ambitious and humane, focusing on founder wellness, startup growth, and business sustainability.

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Damon Brown Speaking Topics

PROFIT: How to Bring Your Worth

Creatives often undervalue their services to the market, to their bank account, and to the world. In this inspirational and practical talk, Damon shares the best ways we can joyfully make a living off our craft, create business partnerships worthy of our skills, and truly be of service to others.

CAREER: Build Your Most Future-Resilient Career

During a time of tectonic shifts, from evolving platforms to AI, how do you build and maintain a creative career? Business coach, writer, entrepreneur, and former American Society of Journalists and Authors board member Damon Brown breaks down the three keys you need to unlock your best creative future while still being true to yourself.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Why Your Side Hustle Matters More Than Ever

Believe it or not, we already have most of the skills we need to create our passion-driven business. So why aren’t most people pursuing their potentially profitable ideas? They are intimidated by the small gap in their skill set. In this immediately actionable talk, Damon shares how to easily traverse that gap and explains the three crucial strengths every successful entrepreneur possesses. It is an inspiring talk for both potential entrepreneurs and ambitious upstarts.

Damon Brown Videos

Building Your Most Future-Resilient Career | ASJA 2023 #BringYourWorth
Damon Brown #BringYourWorth #Keynote: Live at #MendelCenter
Damon Brown Keynote Speaker | Sizzle Reel

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What topics does Damon Brown speak about?

Damon Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, TED, Bestselling Authors, Business Authors, Author, Business Coaching, Work-Life Balance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Motivational, Journalist, Marketing, Entertainment, Professional Development, Non-Fiction Authors, Gaming, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

Where does Damon Brown travel from?

Damon Brown generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Damon Brown?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Damon Brown for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon Brown for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Damon Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damon Brown for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Damon Brown generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damon Brown for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Damon Brown Speaking Topics

  • PROFIT: How to Bring Your Worth

    Creatives often undervalue their services to the market, to their bank account, and to the world. In this inspirational and practical talk, Damon shares the best ways we can joyfully make a living off our craft, create business partnerships worthy of our skills, and truly be of service to others.

  • CAREER: Build Your Most Future-Resilient Career

    During a time of tectonic shifts, from evolving platforms to AI, how do you build and maintain a creative career? Business coach, writer, entrepreneur, and former American Society of Journalists and Authors board member Damon Brown breaks down the three keys you need to unlock your best creative future while still being true to yourself.

  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Why Your Side Hustle Matters More Than Ever

    Believe it or not, we already have most of the skills we need to create our passion-driven business. So why aren’t most people pursuing their potentially profitable ideas? They are intimidated by the small gap in their skill set. In this immediately actionable talk, Damon shares how to easily traverse that gap and explains the three crucial strengths every successful entrepreneur possesses. It is an inspiring talk for both potential entrepreneurs and ambitious upstarts.

Damon Brown Videos

Building Your Most Future-Resilient Career | ASJA 2023 #BringYourWorth
Damon Brown #BringYourWorth #Keynote: Live at #MendelCenter
Damon Brown Keynote Speaker | Sizzle Reel
How to Build Power Wherever You Are | Damon Brown | TEDxToledo
Why you should strive for good enough | Damon Brown | TEDxToledo
  • How do I book Damon Brown to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Damon Brown for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Damon Brown, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Damon Brown or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Damon Brown for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Damon Brown, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Damon Brown are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Damon Brown, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Damon Brown speak about?

  • Where does Damon Brown travel from?

    Damon Brown generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Damon Brown?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Damon Brown for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Damon Brown for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Damon Brown or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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