Practical AI Tools
Your Team Uses
Tomorrow.
Jon Lakefish delivers high-energy keynotes and immersive workshops that cut through the AI hype, giving teams real tools for branding, marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, and more.
Your Team Has the AI Tools. Nobody Showed Them How to Use Them.
Companies everywhere rolled out ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini. Then usage flatlined. The tools aren't the problem. Training is. Jon's sessions close that gap in a single afternoon: live demos, real prompts, and hands-on challenges built around your business, so your team actually uses what you already pay for.
The AI Landscape Is Noisy.
We Cut Through It.
Jon Lakefish brings 20+ years of business and branding expertise to every AI session. No theoretical futures. No overwhelming tech jargon. Just the top AI platforms your team can use right now to save time, reduce costs, and improve daily workflows across every department.
Immediately Actionable
Every session ends with tools, prompts, and templates your team can use the next morning. No homework. No waiting.
Every Department
Branding, marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, legal. Jon shows how AI applies across your entire organization.
150+ Engagements
Teams come back because the results are real. Jon's average SpeakFeed audience score is 9.88 out of 10 as of Nov 10, 2026. See the Audience Scorecard.
Over 10,000 attendee data points collected across SpeakFeed and other audience feedback tools
See what audiences actually say.
Explore the ratings behind Jon's keynotes and workshops, including value, engagement, and practical application. 9.88 out of 10 average SpeakFeed audience score as of Nov 10, 2026.
Ways to Work With Jon
AI Keynotes
High-energy, 60 to 90 minute sessions that cut through the noise. Live demos, real prompts, and zero jargon. Customized for your audience and industry.
Explore KeynotesAI Hot Seat
A 2-hour conference session where real companies bring a genuine business challenge and Jon solves it live on stage with AI. Nothing is prewritten.
Explore the AI Hot SeatAI Workshops
3 to 4 hour immersive team experiences. Hands-on challenges, guided prompts, and a custom mini-playbook your team keeps. No coding required.
Explore WorkshopsMarketing and Branding
AI-driven campaigns that compete with billion-dollar brands at a fraction of the cost. Strategy, content, media buying, and analytics all under one roof.
Explore AgencyAI Consulting
Monthly advisory to keep your organization ahead of the curve. We identify the AI tools that matter for your business and build a practical adoption roadmap.
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The Speaker Who Makes AI Click.
Jon Lakefish is one of North America's most sought-after AI keynote speakers and workshop facilitators, available for events worldwide. He is known for sessions that are fast, fun, and immediately useful. He has 20+ years of experience in branding, marketing, and business strategy, an MBA from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, and a psychology degree from the University of Oregon. Jon brings a rare combination of creative thinking, behavioral insight, and practical execution to every stage.
Whether he's speaking to 2,000 executives or leading a 12-person leadership team through a hands-on AI workshop, Jon's approach is always the same: no fluff, no fear, just tools you can use tomorrow.
- Keynotes for conferences, associations, and corporate events
- Workshops for marketing, operations, finance, HR, and leadership teams
- AI consulting and advisory for organizations building AI adoption roadmaps
- Marketing and branding agency services powered by AI
Choose the Session You
Want to Experience.
Watch Jon lead a real AI Hot Seat, deliver a full keynote, or get the three-minute overview.
Each full-length video shows Jon working with a real audience, not a staged presentation.
What Leaders Are Saying
"I can't thank you enough for absolutely stealing the show last week Jon! Your presentation was utterly fantastic. The live examples of what AI can do for companies in a matter of minutes was riveting. Not one person in the room was on a phone or laptop, which is pretty much unheard of at an event."
"The session exceeded my expectations and the overwhelming response from the group was extremely positive. I could not have asked for a better day."
"The first AI session that actually made it click. 97 to 99% five-star scores across relevance and actionability. Our CEOs left energized and ready to act."
Industries Jon Has Served
Hands-On, Competitive,
and Immediately Useful.
Team-based AI challenges, live demos, and guided prompts. Every workshop ends with a custom mini-playbook your team keeps and uses.
Common Questions
What does Jon Lakefish speak about?
Jon delivers practical AI keynotes and workshops that show business teams how to use leading AI tools for branding, marketing, strategy, sales, operations, finance, HR, and other everyday work. Every session uses live demos and real prompts, with no coding required.
How long are Jon's sessions?
The AI Lightning Keynote is 20 minutes. Full AI keynotes run 60-90 minutes. The AI Hot Seat is a 2-hour interactive conference session. Company and specialty workshops run 3-4 hours, with half-day and full-day options available.
What is an AI Hot Seat?
The AI Hot Seat is a 2-hour interactive conference session created by Jon Lakefish where real companies from the audience bring a genuine business challenge and Jon solves it live on stage using AI, with nothing prewritten. Featured companies leave with real strategies and assets, and every attendee sees exactly how to apply the same methods.
Do attendees need coding or technical experience?
No. Jon's sessions are built for everyday professionals. Every tool and method is explained in plain language, and no coding or technical background is required.
How far in advance should we book Jon?
Book 3 to 4 months ahead for the best availability. Last-minute dates are sometimes available when events can be combined geographically.
Ready to Bring Practical AI to Your Next Event?
Let's talk about how Jon can customize a keynote or workshop to empower your team and drive immediate results.
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