TECHNOLOGY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Pace of Change is the Slowest It'll Ever Be Again
You read that right.
This moment - right now - is the slowest rate of change you’ll ever experience for the rest of your life. The future is only getting faster, more complex, more disruptive. And that’s true after the recent rounds of COVID chaos, trade war whiplash, and market meltdowns. On top of that, emerging technology like AI is coming for your comfort zone.
I’m Chad E. Foster - a technology keynote speaker, leadership keynote speaker, and business keynote speaker who had to deal with disruption on a level most can’t imagine. I went from blind and broke at 21 to billion-dollar deals, black diamond slopes, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Today I teach the anatomy of resilience, breaking down the blueprint for Blind Ambition™ inside the boardrooms and on the frontlines with tech giants like Google, Red Hat, and Salesforce. I’ve helped their teams navigate disruption, drive value, and build cultures that aren’t just resilient - they’re relentless. This isn’t feel-good fluff. It’s real talk for tech leaders who need to flip the script, inspire action, and ignite accountability and outcomes.
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1. SPEED TO VALUE OR DIE TRYING.
Innovation without execution? Worthless.
Companies that adopt platform-based IT can go to market 100x faster.
👉 McKinsey
It’s not about who builds the best - it’s about who delivers value first.
MOVE: Automate. Simplify. Ship fast. Learn faster.
2. AI ISN’T A THREAT - IT’S YOUR ADVANTAGE.
AI isn’t going to replace you. But someone using AI will. Too many tech firms treat AI like a threat instead of a force multiplier.
Still scared AI is coming for your job? Here’s the truth:
70% of organizations are currently exploring generative AI innovation.
👉 Information Age
- Automate what you can. Augment what you can’t.
- AI is the partner that frees your people to focus on value, not tasks.
Your move: Get your teams trained, get your data right, and get ahead - because the AI wave isn’t coming. It’s already here. Get your surf board ready to ride that wave or get ready to get crushed by the surf.
3. YOUR TEAM IS BURNING OUT - AND QUITTING.
You want results. They want relief.
77% of employees have experienced burnout at their current job.
👉 Deloitte
- Burnout kills productivity - and your ability to keep talent.
- Retention isn’t just perks. It’s purpose, empowerment, and the ability to see a future here.
What to do: Build a culture that respects energy. Give people clarity, not chaos. Focus them on a few things - and make those things matter.
4. STOP SELLING TECH - START SELLING OUTCOMES.
Your customers don’t care about your product. They care about their results. Selling cloud platforms isn’t just about features - it’s about business value. And in an economy like this, your customers want results, not roadmaps.
81% of buyers want business value conversations - not product pitches.
👉 Forrester
- Tech buyers aren’t just IT anymore. You’ve got to sell to the business.
- Build empathy. Understand their pain. Speak in outcomes, not tech specs.
Shift now: Stop selling products. Start solving problems. Fast.
5. CLOUD IS HERE. TIME TO LEVEL UP.
Your engineers? They were great in the data center. But now it’s hybrid, multi-cloud, and the rules have changed. Data centers? Done. Multi-cloud? Non-negotiable.
89% of organizations use a multi-cloud strategy.
👉 Flexera
- You can’t deliver TODAY’S solutions with YESTERDAY’S skills.
- Upskill now, or risk falling behind.
EVOLVE: Train your engineers. Get them cloud fluent or risk falling behind.
6. DATA IS THE OIL OF THE MODERN ECONOMY - AND YOUR ENGINE’S EMPTY WITHOUT IT.
AI runs on data. No data = no AI. It’s that simple.
Data-driven companies outperform peers by up to 20%.
👉 LinkedIn
OWN IT: Integrate it. Clean it. Monetize it. Rev up your revenue.
7. PRIORITIZE OR PERISH. SIMPLIFY LIKE A SAVAGE.
You can’t do everything. Do less - but do it better.
High-performing teams focus on fewer, more strategic goals.
👉 Harvard Business Review
ACT: Kill distractions. Nail what matters. Repeat.
Silos are strangling your growth. If your customers don’t feel the simplicity, they’ll find someone who delivers it.
- Internal complexity = external frustration.
- Break it down. Cross-functional teams. Unified goals. One customer view.
THE BIGGEST THREAT?
THINKING YOU HAVE TIME.
You don’t.
The pace of change is relentless - and the window to act is closing. Fast. Disruption doesn’t care about your comfort zone. Get ready, or get replaced.
If you want to lead in tech today, you need more than strategy. You need a resilient mindset, a focused team, and a bias for action. Because this is as slow as it’s ever going to get. And if you’re not moving forward, you’re already behind.
- Disruption creates opportunity that favors the bold.
- AI rewards the prepared.
- Data fuels the winners.
- You want to lead? It’s time to move faster, think sharper, and act bolder.
Technology Keynote Testimonials
"I walked out with a whole new outlook on life just listening to Foster sharing his life experience. A true visionary!!"
- IBM/Red Hat
"Highly recommend Chad if you are looking to build a team that thrives in change!"
- Salesforce
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Change doesn’t knock. It kicks the door in. Disruption? It’s not coming — it’s here. Explosive inflation, market meltdowns, trade war whiplash — it’s all reshaped how we sell, how we lead, how we live. The question is: how do you win in a world like that?
I’m Chad E. Foster — a business keynote speaker who has led teams through billion-dollar deals, built software Silicon Valley said was impossible, and delivered leadership keynotes for powerhouses like Google and Salesforce — all after going blind at 21. I know what it takes to adapt, thrive, and dominate in uncertainty.
I don’t give your team ideas. I break down the anatomy of resilience using my Blind Ambition Framework™ and give them the playbook to power their performance.
ADAPT OR DIE? NO.
ADAPT AND THRIVE.
Let’s get real — tools and tech won’t save your business. Your people will. But only if you give them the mindset, the culture, and the drive to convert chaos into commission.
1. REINVENT YOURSELF, REINVENT YOUR BUSINESS
The world changed. Did you? Because what worked last year won’t cut it now.
- Reinvention isn’t optional. It’s survival.
- Mindset first. Process and tech support the people.
Proof: Companies that prioritize adaptability are better positioned to absorb shocks and transform them into opportunities.
👉 McKinsey
2. TURN ADVERSITY INTO ADVANTAGE
Remember Best Buy? They turned brick-and-mortar “liabilities” into the weapon that outflanked the customer experience of online giants. That’s how you “take advantage of your disadvantages.”
- Your “disadvantage” is just a blind spot away from being your edge.
- Change the lens. Change the game.
3. CREATE A CULTURE BUILT FOR CHANGE
Your people won’t rise to a challenge they’re not prepared for. Culture eats disruption for breakfast — if it’s built right.
- Resilient culture = resilient business.
- Empower every individual to think, act, and lead through uncertainty.
4. MINDSET DRIVES EVERYTHING
Mindset isn’t fluff. It’s the engine of every action, every result.
- Your company is just a reflection of your people’s thinking.
- Shift the way they see change—and take note while your whole organization transforms.
Fact: Teams with a growth mindset culture are more likely to foster innovation and support risk-taking.
👉 Harvard Business Review
THIS ISN’T ABOUT WEATHERING THE STORM.
IT’S ABOUT BECOMING THE STORM.
I don’t just do inspiration. I connect inspiration to implementation ™ and drive transformation. I help businesses stop playing defense and start rewriting the rules. Disruption is here to stay — so let’s own it.
I’ll show your team how to see what others miss, act when others freeze, and win while others wait.
READY TO REIMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE?
LET’S FORGE A MINDSET THAT FIRES UP YOUR FUTURE.
When your people think bigger, act bolder, and embrace change? That’s when your business becomes unstoppable.
Looking for a business leadership speaker who can ignite your team’s potential? I’ve got the stories, the strategy, and the spark to empower your team to light up the scoreboard. Let’s go!