Daymond John

Keynote Speaker | New York, USA

Shark Tank Entrepreneur
Investment Strategy | Brand Development Specialist

Daymond John Expertise Business & Corporate, Sales, Business Growth, Customer Service & Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Brand Strategy & Storytelling, Digital & Social Media Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Business Management, Leadership Development, Leadership and Change and Personal Leadership.

Daymond John

About Daymond John

Daymond John is a recognized entrepreneur, branding authority, and business strategist widely known for founding FUBU, a global lifestyle brand that generated more than six billion dollars in retail sales. He is a long-standing television personality on ABC’s Shark Tank and serves as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. He is the author of several best-selling books, including the New York Times best-seller The Power of Broke. His work includes advocacy for dyslexia awareness through national organizations and the Yale Center for Dyslexia. His expertise spans entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership, financial literacy, negotiation, and strategic business growth.

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DAYMOND JOHN BIOGRAPHY

Daymond John, widely recognized as a prominent entrepreneur, branding expert, and television personality, has made an indelible mark on the global business landscape. Best known for his role on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” Daymond is also a distinguished Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. His expertise spans various domains, including entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, financial literacy, and goal-setting strategies, making him a highly sought-after speaker at prestigious events and Fortune 100 companies.

Daymond initially captured the world’s attention as the founder of FUBU’s groundbreaking lifestyle brand, which revolutionized the streetwear market and amassed over $6 billion in global retail sales. Starting from the streets of Hollis, Queens, he launched FUBU from the basement of his mother’s house, capitalizing on the burgeoning hip-hop culture. Today, the streetwear market that FUBU pioneered has grown into a $20 billion industry, solidifying Daymond’s legacy as a visionary entrepreneur.

In 2009, Daymond joined the cast of “Shark Tank,” a business reality show produced by Mark Burnett. Over eight seasons, the show has garnered four Emmy Awards, multiple Critic’s Choice Awards, and millions of dollars in investments, becoming one of the most successful business reality series of all time. Known as “The People’s Shark,” Daymond has been a staple on the show, offering invaluable insights and support to aspiring entrepreneurs. His contributions have made “Shark Tank” the most-watched program on Friday nights.

Beyond his television career, Daymond has authored three books, with his latest, “The Power of Broke,” debuting at #2 on the New York Times Best-Seller list and winning the 2017 NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional.” This book explores how entrepreneurs who start with limited resources can leverage creativity and efficiency to achieve success. His previous works, “Display of Power” and “The Brand Within,” were also national best-sellers, but “The Power of Broke” stands out as the only New York Times best-selling book from any of the Sharks.

Daymond’s dedication to entrepreneurship extends beyond his business ventures and literary accomplishments. In 2015, he was appointed Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, participating in the Global Entrepreneur Summit in Kenya and accompanying President Obama on his historic trip to Cuba. Additionally, Daymond has been a passionate advocate for dyslexia awareness, working with the Yale Center for Dyslexia and serving on the advisory board of Understood.org. His battle with dyslexia has fueled his determination and success as a public speaker and author.

Daymond John Topic Presentations

Daymond John New York, USA delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life.

Negotiation Strategies for Women: You Have More Power than You May Think!

Branding and Marketing

Goals and Motivation

Most Requested

Get into the Goal-setting Mindset

All the World's a Stage: You are a Brand

Daymond John Books & Articles

The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight

Skillfully read by DJ, MTV News reporter, and radio host Sway Calloway, whose effortless style and distinct voice perfectly capture John's...

Rise and Grind: Out-perform, Out-work, and Out-hustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life
Rise and Grind: Out-perform, Out-work, and

The New York Times best-selling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and...

Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome
Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any

The best-selling author and star of ABC’s Shark Tank reveals how to master the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and...

Display of Power: How Fubu Changed a World of Fashion, Branding and Lifestyle
Display of Power: How Fubu Changed a World of

With worldwide distribution, the FUBU brand is an international symbol of empowerment and success, standing as a blueprint for young...

Daymond John on Hip-hop, His Mom and Making It Big
Daymond John on Hip-hop, His Mom and Making It

These days, Daymond John is best known as the impeccably dressed star investor of reality show Shark Tank, but his reputation -- and his...

Daymond John, Entrepreneur
Daymond John,

These days, Daymond John might be best known as one of the five savvy business executives (known as the “sharks”) who quickly mull over...

How Daymond John's Black Entrepreneurs Day is Changing the Game
How Daymond John's Black Entrepreneurs Day is

Daymond John is the reason I became an entrepreneur. When his clothing brand, FUBU, first launched I was in junior high school. I was...

Daymond John on Setting Goals, Leaving a Legacy, and Investing in His Health
Daymond John on Setting Goals, Leaving a Legacy,

Daymond John lives a larger-than-life life. Well known as an investor shark on ABC’s Shark Tank reality business show, John is also...

Daymond John Speaking Testimonials

"He was fantastic and what a cool guy.  One of my top Artist/Presenters to have worked with over the years and I endorse him whole heartedly."

Central Michigan University

"Daymond was an absolute legend on stage! I am still getting emails about how great his presentation was!"

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