KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Thank you to our 2025 West Coast Keynote and Guest Speakers.

Frankie Russo

Break the Stagnation Spiral. Unleash the Genius. Fuel the Future.

Frankie Russo brings his signature blend of energy, insight, and unexpected interactivity to help DA4S attendees tackle the root of stagnation and unlock forward momentum through their own genius. This keynote introduces The Growth Loop, a fieldtested framework that helps leaders get honest about what’s not working, get curious about bold new solutions, and collaborate across silos to make them real. Frankie will also thread in simple, strategic uses of AI to supercharge productivity, free up creative capacity, and build confidence in the face of rapid change.

Matthew Emerzian

Your Story Matters Mapping and Authoring Your Journey in Our Shared Human Story

Join Matt as he takes you on a deeper dive into the Mattering Mindset, exploring how our individual and collective stories shape who we are and how we connect with others. Everyone Has a Story to Share He will then take audience members on a journey of understanding and embracing the fact that their individual and collective stories matter. Matt believes that everyone has a story to share, a book to write, a master class to teach; and when we better understand ourselves and how we became who we are today, not only are we able to better shape our future, but we are able to connect more deeply with one another.