Morgan DeBaun

Morgan DeBaun

Keynote Speaker: Founder, CEO of Blavity Inc.; Angel Investor; Small Business Advisor; Host of 'WorkSmart' Podcast; Activist & Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion

Morgan DeBaun Biography

Morgan DeBaun is the Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., a company she launched in 2014 to serve multicultural communities through media and technology. Under her leadership, Blavity Inc. has grown into a global corporation with influential brands such as AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow and Act, all focused on empowering and elevating culture. DeBaun is also the author of Rewrite Your Rules, a transformative book that challenges readers to redefine success and take control of their lives with intention and purpose.

Known for her passion for inclusive advertising and tech innovation, DeBaun has received numerous accolades, including Inc.’s Female Founders, Forbes' 30 Under 30, and a place in the American Advertising Hall of Fame. Beyond Blavity, she serves as an angel investor and board advisor to companies like American Airlines, PepsiCo, and the Black Economic Alliance, where she works to ensure diverse voices have a seat at the table. A proud alumna of Washington University in St. Louis, DeBaun is a strong advocate for small business owners and workplace equity. In addition to her executive role, she nurtures future leaders through her podcast, advisory work, and book, helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, impactful businesses while staying true to their purpose.

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Morgan DeBaun Speaking Topics

Defying the Odds Through Innovation and How Leaders Can Adapt to Change

In this talk, Morgan DeBaun breaks down the behind the scenes of building Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

Women in the C-Suite: How to Break Free of Self Doubt

At the age of 25, Morgan DeBaun made history as one of the first 20 Black women to raise over a million dollars in venture funding, defying the odds of a dying publishing industry by Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

Leading with Purpose: Diversity and Inclusion in Technology

The growth of STEM jobs has outpaced the growth of overall employment in the country. Of the 25% of women in tech roles, only 3% are Black women. While diversity, equity, and inclusion in other Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

Morgan DeBaun Videos

How I Raised $12 Million For My Media Start-Up
A Discussion on Building Teams as a Leader in Tech with Morgan DeBaun
How to Build Trust in the Era of Fake News - Morgan DeBaun + Marlon Nichols

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What topics does Morgan DeBaun speak about?

Morgan DeBaun is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Business, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Business Leadership, Leadership, Technology, Culture, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Women in Tech and Small Business.

Where does Morgan DeBaun travel from?

Morgan DeBaun generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Morgan DeBaun?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Morgan DeBaun for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Morgan DeBaun for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Morgan DeBaun is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Business and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Morgan DeBaun for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Morgan DeBaun generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Arlan Hamilton, Janice Howroyd and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Morgan DeBaun for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/01/2025.

Morgan DeBaun Speaking Topics

  • Defying the Odds Through Innovation and How Leaders Can Adapt to Change

    In this talk, Morgan DeBaun breaks down the behind the scenes of building Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

  • Women in the C-Suite: How to Break Free of Self Doubt

    At the age of 25, Morgan DeBaun made history as one of the first 20 Black women to raise over a million dollars in venture funding, defying the odds of a dying publishing industry by Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

  • Leading with Purpose: Diversity and Inclusion in Technology

    The growth of STEM jobs has outpaced the growth of overall employment in the country. Of the 25% of women in tech roles, only 3% are Black women. While diversity, equity, and inclusion in other Blavity and encourages entrepreneurs of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

Morgan DeBaun Videos

How I Raised $12 Million For My Media Start-Up
A Discussion on Building Teams as a Leader in Tech with Morgan DeBaun
How to Build Trust in the Era of Fake News - Morgan DeBaun + Marlon Nichols
E855 Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun: media empire for black ...
Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at ...

Morgan DeBaun Reviews

  • The AAE team was helpful, honest, and quick to respond. The process was very simple to source the speaker, especially as my first time working with AAE. Thanks!
    Indeed, Inc. - Feb 26 2021

  • How do I book Morgan DeBaun to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Morgan DeBaun for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Morgan DeBaun, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Morgan DeBaun or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Morgan DeBaun for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Morgan DeBaun, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Morgan DeBaun are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Morgan DeBaun, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Morgan DeBaun speak about?

  • Where does Morgan DeBaun travel from?

    Morgan DeBaun generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Morgan DeBaun?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Morgan DeBaun for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Morgan DeBaun for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Morgan DeBaun or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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