Daymond John

An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother’s house and moving his business operation into its basement. John is the CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with billions in product sales worldwide. Former President Barack Obama appointed Daymond John a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) to harness his energy, ideas, and experience to help develop the next generation of entrepreneurs both at home and abroad.

John is an award-winning entrepreneur and has received hundreds of awards including Brand Week Marketer of the Year, Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and was named #2 on LinkedIn’s Top 20 Voices, a list recognizing top influencers using their voice to help us analyze today’s changing world of work, navigate our industries, and find balance. Real Leaders Magazine recently ranked Daymond John among the Top 20 Keynote Speakers in the World for 2024.

His marketing strategies and ability to build successful brands have made him a highly influential consultant and motivational speaker. His marketing firm, The Shark Group, advises companies on how to effectively communicate with consumers through innovative approaches and connects brands with the world’s top celebrities for endorsements, campaigns, and product extensions.

John is also the author of six best-selling books, including the New York Times best-sellers The Power of Broke (2016) and Rise and Grind (2018). His fifth book, Powershift (2020), walks readers through his proven process for transforming any situation, closing any deal, and achieving meaningful outcomes. His most recent book, Little Daymond Learns to Earn (2023), his first for children, debuted on both the New York Times and Amazon best-seller lists during its first week. The book fills the gap in early financial education, offering a fun and engaging story that helps parents and children learn about money together.

John’s mission is to continue challenging the status quo and leave a lasting legacy that inspires other leaders to do the same.

Finally, John is celebrating his 17th season on ABC’s critically acclaimed business reality show Shark Tank. Produced by Mark Burnett, the show has reinvigorated entrepreneurship around the world, winning five Emmy® Awards. Millions of viewers tune in weekly as John showcases his marketing acumen and entrepreneurial insight.