“…the only speaker at our conference to receive a standing ovation…”

–JEREMY SEIDMAN, CHAIR, MIT

JeVon McCormick Modern Leader

JeVon “JT” McCormick is no ordinary businessman.

And he’s had no ordinary life. Raised in the worst part of Dayton, Ohio, he spent his childhood bouncing from home to home, in and out of juvenile detention centers, and was even homeless for a time. He was neglected, starved, and sexually abused as a child.

How did he get out?

How did he come from worse than nothing, to having it all?

And most importantly, what lessons can we all take from his journey?

TESTIMONIALS

“For the last 16 years, we have been bringing the world’s financial leaders to the annual MIT Sloan CFO Summit. We have welcomed hundreds of speakers and thousands of attendees, and JeVon is not only the highest-rated speaker we have ever had, he is also the only one to have ever received a standing ovation. Thank you JeVon for bringing the crowd to its feet, and delivering a message of power and perseverance!”

–JEREMY SEIDMAN AND JACK MCCULLOUGH, CHAIR, MIT SLOAN CFO SUMMIT



I recently saw JeVon McCormick get a standing ovation for sharing his incredibly moving personal story. I can’t imagine anyone forgetting the experience any time soon.”

–LOREN FELDMAN, SENIOR EDITOR, FORBES



“JeVon McCormick delivers an inspired message that is based on experience and insight, not motivational rhetoric.”

–DR. JANET FIKE, CO-CHAIR OF NJASA SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE COMMITTEE


“Bringing JeVon to speak will transform the atmosphere at your event. I ran a conference for 600+ entrepreneurs, and JeVon had them all on the edge of their seats, many of them in tears. His words and presentation were inspirational, moving. His message pushed us all to work that little bit harder to chase our dreams. Highly recommended!”

–ADAM DAILEY, CONFERENCE CHAIR, EO ACADEMY



“JeVon is unlike any other speaker. His story and speeches are both inspirational and motivational more importantly, actionable. I highly recommend for everyone to listen, learn and take action!”

–NOAH KAGAN, FOUNDER, SUMO.COM



“JeVon McCormick delivers an inspired message that is based on experience and insight, not motivational rhetoric.”

–DON WETTRICK, FOUNDER, STARTEDUP


“JeVon had the audience captivated and you could tell we were in the hands of a master. There’s real comfort in that because it allows us to truly listen to his message. I’m so thankful that JeVon has the courage to speak his truth and he’s inspired me to take action and share my own.”

–ANDY SETH, ENTREPRENEUR & PHILANTHROPIST

SPEAKING TOPICS

People are the Point

Everything in business comes down to focusing on people — your customers, your partners, and most importantly, your team. When you care about the people you’re serving, then results are easy.

In this powerful keynote, JeVon leaves the audience with actionable takeaways to embrace empathy in leadership, harness the power of perspective shifting, and ensure their teams feel seen, heard, and appreciated.

Choosing to Thrive in the Face of Adversity

JeVon started his climb out of poverty and despair by first cleaning toilets at Po’ Folks Restaurant. From there, he worked his way to becoming President and CEO of multiple high-growth startups.

A captivating storyteller, JeVon transports the audience to a world of “what’s possible,” and leaves them with actionable takeaways to cultivate an empowered mindset, gain perspective on their problems, and ultimately, walk away with the absolute belief that they are in control of their own destinies.

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