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Damon Brown  

4x TED Speaker, Co-Founder of Cuddlr, Entrepreneurial Coach, Author of "Career Remix: Get the Gig You Want with the Skills You've Got"

Damon Brown helps side hustlers, solopreneurs, and other non-traditional creatives bloom. As a best-selling author, two-time startup founder, and three-time TED Speaker, Brown co-founded the popular platonic connection app Cuddlr and led it to acquisition within a year, all while being the primary caretaker of his infant son. He now guides others through his one-on-one business coaching, Inc. Magazine column, and public speaking. His popular keynotes build a conversation around work-life balance, personal success, and supporting diverse talent.

The first Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Toledo Library, Brown is executive producer, host, and creator of BringYourWorth.tv. His 27th book, "The Complete Bring Your Worth Collection," includes his best-selling business books and was published in 2023.

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PROFIT: How to Bring Your Worth

Creatives often undervalue their services to the market, to their bank account, and to the world. In this inspirational and practical talk, Damon shares the best ways we can joyfully make a living off our craft, create business partnerships worthy of our skills, and truly be of service to others.

CAREER: Build Your Most Future-Resilient Career

During a time of tectonic shifts, from evolving platforms to AI, how do you build and maintain a creative career? Business coach, writer, entrepreneur, and former American Society of Journalists and Authors board member Damon Brown breaks down the three keys you need to unlock your best creative future while still being true to yourself.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Why Your Side Hustle Matters More Than Ever

Believe it or not, we already have most of the skills we need to create our passion-driven business. So why aren’t most people pursuing their potentially profitable ideas? They are intimidated by the small gap in their skill set. In this immediately actionable talk, Damon shares how to easily traverse that gap and explains the three crucial strengths every successful entrepreneur possesses. It is an inspiring talk for both potential entrepreneurs and ambitious upstarts.

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