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Keynote

Thursday August 28, 8:30 AM

Join us for our highly anticipated keynote featuring internationally renowned speaker, Guy Raz. He is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of podcasting. He’s been instrumental in creating some of the most iconic podcasts in the world, including How I Built This and more. The New York Times has described Guy as “one of the most popular podcasters in history.” Collectively, his shows reach 19 million listeners a month. Guy is also the author of two New York Times bestsellers and the co-founder of two media companies.

A Conversation with Guy Raz

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We are thrilled to announce that Guy Raz, the award-winning host, co-creator, and editorial director of How I Built This, will be delivering the keynote address at the 2025 NCEO Forum. With his signature storytelling style that has captivated millions of listeners worldwide, Guy brings a wealth of experience and insight to our employee ownership community.

Throughout his illustrious 25-year career in broadcasting, Guy has conducted over 20,000 interviews with some of the most influential figures of our time—from sitting presidents and Nobel Prize winners to legendary actors, athletes, musicians, and business leaders. His ability to extract meaningful stories and lessons from these conversations is unparalleled, making him the perfect keynote speaker for our event.

Guy's expertise will translate beautifully to our audience of employee-owners and leaders. His empowering message resonates across industries and positions, allowing him to connect with attendees on a deeper level regardless of their role or experience. Furthermore, his unique perspective will inspire all participants to think differently about ownership, leadership, and innovation in their organizations.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of broadcasting's most respected voices in an intimate environment, surrounded by like-minded professionals in the employee ownership community!