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Jacob Brown

Keynote speaker, former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur
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Gender: Male
Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Travels from: United States

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  • Discover Jacob Brown, a dynamic keynote speaker and former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, as he shares powerful insights on resilience, leadership, and personal growth. He inspires leaders and transforms teams.

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About Jacob Brown

Jacob Brown’s journey from the tough NFL fields to speaking on international stages is nothing short of inspiring. Today, as an experienced entrepreneur, engaging speaker, and recognized writer, he shows the true power of resilience. Beyond his sports achievements, Jacob co-founded Varlo, a leading brand in cycling and triathlon apparel.

As a three-time TEDx speaker, Jacob was named one of the ’40 Under 40′ in 2015. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America. Top brands and institutions like Intel, Meta, LinkedIn, Dallas Cowboys, UPS, Stellantis, University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, and Central Michigan University have been captivated by his talks.

Jacob’s mission goes beyond motivation. He promotes a transformative approach to life, advocating for a mental reset and a shift in perspective to discover one’s true calling. His #FailForward philosophy, shared on LinkedIn, through motivational posts, and in powerful videos, has inspired countless individuals worldwide to turn setbacks into strength.
Above all, Jacob is a devoted family man, loving husband, and proud father of four wonderful children.

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In a world where success is glorified, the true essence of growth often lies hidden within our failures. Jacob unravels the lessons learned from his time in the NFL and the entrepreneurial world, showcasing how embracing setbacks can become our most potent catalyst for growth.

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Purpose acts as the compass guiding our life’s journey. With captivating stories and insights, Jacob navigates the intricate process of self-discovery, urging attendees to delve deep within themselves to uncover their true mission.

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In this candid and deeply personal talk, Jacob Brown peels back the layers on the often-overlooked topic of mental health. Using his own life stories, Jacob discusses his struggles with alcohol addiction and his bout with suicidal thoughts. In a society where the spotlight is often on success and strength, Jacob shines a light on the importance of addressing mental health issues head-on.

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We were so glad to have Jacob at AT&T Stadium to talk to our ticket & suite sales, service, and operations groups. His discussion on failing forward really hit home for our group! Jacob's incredible story of success is an inspiration! We have had several speakers in over the past several years, and Jacob is one of my favorites.

Doug Dawson

Dallas Cowboys

Thank you to Jacob Brown for your master class in professional speaking & energizing a crowd! You delivered an inspirational message, got folks on their feet & participating, and even managed a standing ovation in your first two minutes. Thank you for your contribution and for reminding us to #failforward.

Carolyn Henry

Intel Corporation

Jacob Brown was the perfect speaker for our Cadillac Wholesale Team Meeting. His message on resilience and the power of failing forward was truly inspiring. He challenged us to shift our mindset, embrace obstacles as opportunities, and always keep pushing forward—exactly the motivation our team needed as we gear up for a winning year. His energy, authenticity, and leadership left a lasting impact, and we would absolutely welcome him back anytime. Grateful for his insights and the encouragement he brought to our team. Highly recommend Jacob for any organization looking to ignite perseverance, empowerment and a winning attitude!

Stephanie Curry

Cadillac

Jacob was a great addition to our annual leadership conference this year. He was full of positivity, and he energized the group. He is a naturally open, and humble speaker with a powerful story to tell. Many of his messages including "owning it", being strong, not being afraid to take action/make decisions, learning from your mistakes and being better next time resonated with the team and with our objectives for our ALC. Thank you Jacob.

Alan Dunlea

Symmetry Energy Solutions

Jacob Brown brought a tremendous sense of passion and purpose to our students at the Central Michigan University IMPACT program. His story connected with our students and allowed those in attendance to understand the importance of their own purpose.

Stan Shingles

Central Michigan University

Great energy! Great speaker! I enjoyed working with you, Jake! So many people came up to me and thought this really was what was needed for IDEA Week. Would love to have again!

Jessica VanDeVeire

University of Notre Dame

Jacob is awesome! He spoke at an event that my organization put on and he was engaging, professional and extremely motivating. All of the feedback that we received we received was very positive. Thank you Jacob!

Nick Plocek

RockCon

His dynamic presence and ability to engage with the audience truly set the tone for an uplifting experience

Kimberly Way

Michigan Works! Association

Jacob’s speech was very inspiring and left a mark on all of us in the room. From the moment Jacob stepped on stage he transmitted very positive and driven energy, charisma, and an undeniable passion for motivating others. He connected with each person in the room on a personal level leaving a spark of motivation and inspiration within everyone present.

Sue-Ellen de Freitas Sousa

Aruba Chamber

Resonated with our audience on an unprecendented level!

Seth Stein

Eastridge Workforce Solutions

Thank you to Jacob Brown for your master class in professional speaking & energizing a crowd! You delivered an inspirational message, got folks on their feet & participating, and even managed a standing ovation in your first two minutes.

Carolyn Henry

Inter Corporation

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