Daymond John

November 1, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
Wait Chapel

Founder & CEO of FUBU, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and CEO of The Shark Group

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Daymond John has come a long way from turning a $40 budget into FUBU, a $6 billion fashion game-changer. Throughout his career, John has continued to be an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He is not only a pioneer in the fashion industry, but he is also a Shark on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” a New York Times bestselling author, a branding guru and a highly sought-after motivational speaker. In 2015, President Barack Obama appointed John a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, a position focused on promoting the power and importance of entrepreneurship on a global scale.

With years of experience as both a successful entrepreneur and mentor, John landed a costarring role on ABC’s business show, “Shark Tank.” Throughout his eight seasons on the show, John has given countless aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to work alongside him and his team, showing them the ins and outs of what they need to take their business to the next level. As The People’s Shark, John has made an impact on the hopeful entrepreneurs vying for an investment in the Tank, as well as the weekly viewers sitting at home, through his relatable story and journey to success that continues to both motivate and inspire. As the most watched program on Friday nights, “Shark Tank” has maintained an impressive average weekly viewership of over 10 million and has won multiple Emmy Awards. In early 2014, “Shark Tank” syndicated on CNBC, becoming the channel’s top-rated show and giving the network its best primetime ratings in over six years.

John created his brand consulting company, The Shark Group, to reveal the secrets that made FUBU a $6 billion global brand and reinvigorated the once defunct Coogi brand into the biggest fashion line in its space. Consulting for some of the top Fortune 500 companies in the world, John and The Shark Group share advice and experience on branding, licensing, social media, product placement, marketing strategy and overall business consultation. As a brand consultant, John and his team will examine the needs of the corporation, dissect the problems and create manageable solutions for brand growth. He will also help improve your business’ profitability by enhancing the marketing structure and strategy.

John is the author of three bestselling books, including “Display of Power,” “The Brand Within” and, most recently, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller “The Power of Broke.” As a world-renowned marketing and branding guru, John has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including Brandweek Marketer of the Year, NAACP Entrepreneur of the Year, The Essence Award, Advertising Age Marketer of the Year, Ernst & Young’s Master Entrepreneur of the Year and Details’ 50 Most Influential Men.

John was also tapped to work with President Obama on his My Brother’s Keeper program, helping create access and opportunity for underserved men of color via mentorship and education.

As a motivational speaker, John’s quintessential rags-to-riches success story of sacrifice, hard work and perseverance, as well as the unique and charismatic way he communicates it, will inspire any audience.