What people are saying
“Thank you, Ed, for such an insightful session. It was incredibly beneficial, and our guests are already asking about future workshops. We look forward to hosting you again soon! (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority)
“Ed leads by example, a natural leader who others look up to, and want to follow”. Ed’s gentle, giving approach is truly inspiring.” (International adult education organization)
Why Ed Alexander?
Ed Alexander inspires lasting change. He has been credited by investors, leaders and teams as the human catalyst, the differentiator who has helped organizations and groups of all sizes to turn corners, become unstuck, and thrive. He does this by studying how people behave in the face of challenges, reflecting it back to them, and helping them discover and script new ways to reframe, expand and excel.
Who is Ed Alexander?
Ed Alexander is a business growth strategist, serial CXO, sales and marketing technologist, Brain science educator and founder of Fan Foundry, a consultancy that blends technology and psychology to help organizations turn customers into loyal advocates in highly competitive markets.
With over three decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, fast-growth startups and mission-driven nonprofits, Ed has helped brands unlock millions of dollars in customer lifetime value. His work bridges the gap between strategy and execution, transforming disconnected teams and tools into well-orchestrated growth engines.
Ed is also a seasoned event leader with thousands of audience hours and prestigious speaking awards to his credit. He excels in lecture, workshop, moderator and host roles at media events, industry conferences, executive roundtables and intimate workshops.
Ed’s project work, diligent preparation, extensive executive relationships, charismatic presence and humorous audience engagement can ensure an indelible gift to your audience. His ever-evolving, rich source of meaningful material ensures a spot-on, successful event experience. Contact Ed to discuss your unique needs.
Ed’s expertise spans:
- Interviews – thought-provoking, well researched, celebrity and executive chats
- Conference roles – energetic emcee, empathic facilitator, leader of promotion and production
- Panel and roundtable moderation, as well as authentic, compelling panelist roles
- Town hall sessions – engaging, empathetic, vivid and memorable
- Keynotes – garnering media coverage with memorable storytelling and audience engagement
- Retreats – intimate, facilitated executive conversations, dinners and conferences
- Executive audiences – Leaders involved in leveraging innovations to help customers “happen”
Audience Reviews
Ed consistently receives highly positive reviews from audiences and clients. The burdensome term “charismatic” has been mentioned in reference to his style, and audience ratings typically exceed expectations. Contact Ed today to discuss your unique needs and explore solutions.
What does your audience need?
Appearances, Topics, Audiences
“Brand Journalism” – podcasts, corporate workshops, public webinars
“GDPR: How the Online Privacy Bill of Rights Affects You” – public, corporate, academic, association
“LinkedIn Essentials: Annual Update” – corporate, university, nonprofit, public workshops
“North by North Shore” – a Digital Media Event Series (Founder, Producer, Speaker)
“Imagine That: How to Re-focus your Brain” – public education, organization conference
“Trends with Benefits” – Web marketing updates – corporate, association, public workshops, academia
“How Customers Happen” – industry conference, public workshops
“CRM = Can’t Remember Much” – industry conference, nonprofit association
“Drowning in Data, Mining for Meaning” – industry conferences
Topics You May Wish to See Covered
You may wish to adapt any of these themes to your business, academic, public or association audience:
Sales Leadership
Digital Strategy – Transformation and Traction
Content Marketing – the Engagement part
Executive Leadership
Public Speaking Has Never Been a Soft Skill
Brand Journalism – Exploiting online platforms to engage and convert
CRM Power User Habits – data quality, workflow programming, financial reporting
Web Marketing
Fanbase Building: Loyalty is not a Luxury
Storytelling for Better Audience Engagement
Marketing in S.P.A.C.E. (5 essential loyalty elements)
Augmented Reality – Immersive Marketing, Sales, Service and Customer environments
Personal Growth – Brain science updates and their practical, widespread application
To learn more about how to formulate a shape-shifting experience for your team or group, Contact us.