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Brian Olds

Founder, Ecosystem Builder, and Strategic Advisor for Speakers, Creators, and Events • Black Speakers Network

Baltimore, Maryland, United States •

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About

I don’t just speak about the future, I help people understand how to move within it. With nearly 20 years of business, corporate, and non-profit leadership experience, I’ve spent my career studying how industries evolve and how people adapt. Today, as the founder of Black Speakers Network, I lead a growing ecosystem of 100,000+ speakers, creators, authors, and event professionals who are actively navigating those changes in real time. My work sits at the intersection of communication, technology, and opportunity. Through my platform, my podcast, and my work with T23 Labs, I help individuals and organizations make sense of what’s changing, what matters, and what to do next. When I speak, audiences don’t just leave inspired. They leave with clarity, language, and a practical framework they can apply immediately. If you’re looking for a speaker who can connect big ideas to real-world action, engage diverse audiences, and deliver insight that actually sticks, you’re in the right place.

Speaking Topics

Speaking

Media

Entrepreneurship

Cretator Economy

Signature Programs (1)

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR PLATFORM: TOP SKILLS TO THRIVE AS A SPEAKER IN THE AGE OF A.I.

Keynote, Workshop, Webinar • 60 minutes (customizable)

The business landscape has fundamentally changed. With 92% of Fortune 500 companies already using AI and over $500+ billion projected to be invested in AI infrastructure in 2026, entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and business owners can no longer ignore this transformation. This high-energy, data-driven keynote equips your audience with the strategic framework they need to not just survive—but thrive—in the age of artificial intelligence. Brian J. Olds, Founder & President of Black Speakers Network, delivers a practical, immediately actionable roadmap called The ABC Model that cuts through the AI hype and gives attendees three core skills to future-proof their platform, build resilient communities, and scale their impact without burning out.

Key Takeaways

Attendees discover why 50% of consumers are more concerned than excited about AI, and how to leverage their unique lived experience as an unfair advantage that technology cannot replicate.
The 4-Stage Ecosystem Progression that transforms solo creators into community leaders.
Content-first strategies that work in 2026 and beyond.

Audience

Founders, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners

Format

Keynote

Workshop

Webinar

Masterclass

Training

Duration

60 minutes (customizable)

Delivery

Virtual

In-Person

Hybrid

Your Experience with Brian

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Available For

Conference (Full-day Event)

Webinar (Virtual event)

Workshop (3+ hour event)

Meetup

Certificate Program

Emcee

School (incl. charity)

Panel

Fee

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Open To Bookings

North America

Global

Languages

English