Driving Leaders to Action
Jon has helped build and grow some of the world's most admired companies. On stage, he shares what actually worked – simple, practical ways to cut through complexity, move faster, and lead through change.
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Where Jon Has Taken the Stage
Standing Ovations. Lasting Impact.
Matthew Jones
President & CEO
Leading Authorities, Inc.
“Jon, as we now have been told by multiple clients, is a homerun. The combination of his experiences and his ability to distill them all down to VERY actionable practical lessons - all around innovation, simplification, big goals, speed, staying ahead when ahead, and more. Two CEOs sought me out right after to tell me 'he’s a rockstar'”.
Jay Vijayan
Founder & CEO
Tekion
"The response was nothing short of remarkable; many of our customers who heard Jon speak and read the book told me it changed the way they think about their business. It's no surprise the book has already become a favorite among our customers and partners."
Jesse Porter
Managing Director
Specialized Bicycle Components
"Jon's perspective on leadership, scaling organizations, decision-making, and many of the concepts from The Algorithm gave us a lot to think about. The discussion was engaging, practical, and refreshingly candid, and the team really appreciated the thoughtful way he answered everyone's questions. What struck me most was how quickly the conversation made an impact. "
Speaking Topics
The Algorithm‍
Drawing on his experience helping scale Tesla during one of the most transformative periods in automotive history, Jon shares the operating principles behind The Algorithm. He explores how leaders can strip away complexity, spark innovation by subtraction, and build the systems that let teams at a high level. Attendees leave with practical ways to make better decisions and turn ambitious goals into real results.
‍Leading in an AI-First World
AI is moving faster than most leadership teams can keep up with. Jon cuts through the AI hype and shows leaders where it actually pays off. He shares a practical approach for finding the highest-value uses of AI, redesigning how work gets done, and helping people do more, so your company can adopt AI at scale without losing speed, culture, or focus.
Innovation in the Boardroom
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The best boards don't just oversee performance – they shape what’s next. From his years on public and private boards, Jon shows  how Directors and executives can drive innovation, handle  disruption, and make the big calls that keep a company growing for years.
The Habits Behind Businesses that Last
Jon has founded companies, helped scale some of the world's most innovative businesses, and built AI-native ventures from the ground up. Here he shares what actually drives lasting growth – like how the best companies make the hard calls, build teams that deliver, and put systems in place that keep new ideas and real execution going at every stage.   
*All keynotes are customized to your audience, industry, and event objectives.