Chad E. Foster – Blind Ambition Keynote | Grit, Growth & Leadership for Disruptive Times

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Virtual Keynotes Are Here to Stay: How to Make Them Matter

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  • Harvard-educated Executive Dealmaker, Billion$ Generator, Job Creator

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What Makes Chad Different?

Today is officially the slowest pace of change you’ll experience for the rest of your life. To keep up, organizations need to ignite resilience, accountability, and innovation—turning market volatility into customer value.

Resilience is more than a buzzword; it’s a set of learned behaviors. After going blind at 21, Chad built software Oracle said was “impossible;” led strategies that created billions in revenue, thousands of jobs, and industry-leading margins; became the first blind exec to graduate Harvard’s leadership program—even skiing black diamonds and grappling with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters… all with his eyes closed.

Beyond feel-good fluff, Chad provides a fire-tested framework that breaks down the anatomy of resilience—empowering people to bounce back stronger, sleeker, and resolute to succeed. From Fortune 500 stages to global leadership summits, he has shared the stage with icons like Adam Grant and Daymond John—not just inspiring, but driving measurable momentum. After one keynote, a client reported 40% YoY revenue growth, calling it “unlike anything we’ve seen from a guest speaker.”

Chad connects inspiration to implementation™, equipping teams to shift mindsets, rewrite their stories, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Because comfort kills growth and innovation, Chad shows teams how to embrace discomfort and transform setbacks into springboards for success.

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Virtual Keynote Speaker

Virtual Keynotes Are Here to Stay: How to Make Them Matter

Let’s be honest - event planning has never been easy, but right now? It’s a strategic high-wire act.

You’re juggling global teams, rising costs, unpredictable policy shifts, and a supply chain map that feels like it changes every week. Geopolitical tension? Check. Trade war curveballs? Constant. And every tariff flip-flop sends entire industries sprinting to accelerate shipments before the next rule kicks in.

Meanwhile, you’ve still got to motivate your people. Align your teams. Spark innovation. And do it all under budget - in a market that can melt down over night.

That’s where virtual keynotes come in - not as a consolation prize, but as a competitive edge.

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VIRTUAL, BUT NOT DIMINISHED

In a world where in-person isn’t always practical - or even possible - virtual experiences aren’t going away. They’re evolving. Companies are doubling down on virtual conferences to connect distributed global teams, keep costs down, and offer flexible access to high-impact content that doesn’t require a boarding pass.

But here’s the deal: if the message doesn’t land, none of that matters. That’s why I use a full-production, Netflix-approved 4K studio - to make sure the message doesn’t just land, it hits hard enough to cause a shift, inspire action, and burn excuses to the ground–handing your audience the match. You get cinematic quality. Zero tech issues. And an experience that feels like a broadcast instead of a Zoom call.

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REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.

You can’t inspire people with bullet points. You need a story that hits home. And for that, authenticity matters.

When I speak, I entertain, but I also bring the scars and the strategies. I’ve gone from blind and broke at 21, to billion-dollar deals, to black diamond ski slopes, to becoming the top-grossing speaker for the world’s second-largest bureau. I don’t just talk about change - I’ve lived it.

And that’s the key. Your audience doesn’t want another high-level talk. They want real talk - stories that make them feel seen, heard, and fired up to take action.

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Built-In Flexibility, Without the Stress

Time zones? No problem. Pre-recorded, live, hybrid? Easy. Want it short and powerful, or deep and immersive? Done.

I work with planners like you to fit the format that fits your event. Whether it’s a global all-hands, a leadership summit, or a client-facing virtual conference, I tailor the experience to your audience and your objectives - without the travel costs, scheduling headaches, or last-minute venue drama.

Here’s What You Can Expect:

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The Future Isn’t Coming — It’s Here

Virtual keynotes aren’t just a backup plan anymore. They’re how smart organizations stay connected, aligned, and inspired in a world that refuses to sit still. And if you’re betting on resilience, innovation, and high-performance culture - you need messages that move the needle.

Let’s make your next event unforgettable. Reach out and let us show you what’s possible when storytelling meets studio-grade execution.

Why Top Brands Trust Chad Foster | Blind Ambition - Keynote Speaker

"He just has this way of speaking to you that makes you want to get up and get going, and do something about your success, your happiness, and your future."

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To inquire about speaking, call 855-GET-CHAD and press Option 1 to connect with Brandy Gibson at Executive Speakers Bureau.

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Blind Ambition™

If you don’t feel like you’re reaching the levels of happiness that you see others enjoy, or your goals seem out of reach, you’re not alone. Life is too short for regrets. Learn how to use your mindset to reach your most daring dreams. Chad’s stories and lessons will inspire, empower, and prepare you to face uncertainty with hope and optimism. Want to be mentally tough, strong, resilient and prepared to adapt and thrive in changing circumstances? Self-confident to become your best you? It’s time to break free from the self-destructive thoughts that hold you back.

Ready To Turn Your Biggest Obstacle Into Your Biggest Advantage? The stories we tell ourselves either limit us or propel us towards our goals.