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Keynote Pianist, Business Leader & Entrepreneur, and Author

Felipe Gomez Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Keynote Pianist, Business Leader & Entrepreneur, and Author

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Felipe Gomez
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA

Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

Secondary Topic Category:
Creativity and Innovation

 

Felipe Gomez Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Felipe Gomez is a 25-year entrepreneur and senior executive for multinational firms. He uses his piano to reveal the habits of virtuosos and how to apply those habits to business and life. Gomez inspires organizations to unleash individual and collective virtuosity. His events are immersive, multi-sensory, music-filled. He has spoken in 33 countries on five continents and is the author of two books on exceptional performance.

We call a supremely talented person in the arts and sports a virtuoso. Keynote pianist Felipe Gomez believes the term also applies to business. Felipe has an impressive decades-long business history as an entrepreneur and senior executive in multinational firms, but his passion has always been music. Obsessed with learning the habits of virtuoso musicians, Felipe believes applying the virtuoso mindset is the key to achieving breakthrough success in business and life. In 2014, Felipe combined his business experience with his passion for music and began his speaking career full time. He has gained worldwide recognition, inspiring audiences on five continents and in 33 countries with his dazzling musical interpretation of the traits that define a virtuoso. Charismatically commanding the audience from his grand piano, Felipe’s presentations are fun, interactive, and deliver great content in both English and Spanish. The author of two books on exceptional performance, Felipe uses his music and business insights to help unleash the individual and collective virtuosity in organizations. Born in Colombia, Felipe began playing piano at the age of four. He came from a musical family – there was always music in the house. After graduating Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Felipe pursued a career in business, becoming known for his strategic vision and ability to innovate across diverse industries. At Compass Group, the world's largest food-catering company, Felipe served as the Managing Director for the operation in Colombia. There he led initiatives that not only tripled the division’s revenue but also increased operating profits by 130% through keen strategic acquisitions and a focus on operational improvements and innovation. He later served as the Innovation and International Business Development Director for Latin America. Felipe led the launch of Farmacity in Colombia, establishing it rapidly as a dominant force in the pharmacy retail sector by opening 12 stores in just 20 months and positioning the brand as a leader in the market. He co-founded Azurian, a pioneering internet consulting firm in Latin America, guiding its expansion into seven countries and driving its rise as a significant regional consultancy firm. Beyond his corporate success, Felipe founded Allegro, a non-profit organization that brings therapeutic live music to hospital settings like ICUs, delivery rooms, and cancer treatment areas. Combining his corporate and entrepreneurial experience with his passion for music is Felipe’s greatest joy. He has a gift for empowering individuals and organizations to transform their behaviors, embrace risk, learn from failure, and achieve mastery. Felipe has spoken at prestigious management and leadership conferences around the world, including TED, the Global Peter Drucker Forum, WOBI, the Oslo Business Forum, the World Business Forum, and many more. He has appeared at over 1,000 presentations for corporate, association, and global leadership events and consistently delivers unforgettable experiences that leave lasting impact. Felipe’s first book, published in 2019 is Attitude-E, a bestseller that introduces a powerful framework for success through an entrepreneurial mindset, anchored in six levers: Envision, Energy, Endurance, Ensemble, Elasticity, and Engagement. His second book, Bitacora De Una Pandemia En Quince Conversaciones, was published in Spanish in 2020 and is a collection of conversations he had during the pandemic with a number of thought leaders in different fields. Felipe is now writing his third book, Virtuoso. Felipe currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his family and holds an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland, where he also completed a program on Leading Digital Business Transformation.
“Felipe was phenomenal! The music & the message all tied in so perfectly with our content and event theme. He was an absolute joy to work with! Our attendees were truly blown away and there were many that shared that his session was the highlight of the week.” – Chick-Fil-A "Everyone is saying your session was their biggest highlight. ” – Events Director, Fidelity "Everything went really well, and your performance was unforgettable! You can't imagine how happy and grateful I am and how you managed to make such an impact on so many people! THANK YOU SO MUCH!” – Director, Portuguese Association of Distribution Companies “You did it again! Bravo, Felipe.” –YPO “I’ve been attending this conference for 20 years. What you did today has been the best session of all. AMAZING!” – VP Marketing, Samsung “Felipe's presentations provide a unique combination of powerful ideas with compelling emotional impact. At WOBI we have been working with Felipe for many years and he has spoken with us at multiple events in cities on four continents. Wherever he has spoken with us around the world, he has never failed to inspire our audiences of senior executives with content that is relevant and timely and a format that is truly memorable.” – Content Director, Managing Director, WOBI USA “Felipe Gomez fills rooms with joy. His performance accentuates his message of empathy, courage and service to others and reinforces participants' belief in themselves as meaningful and impactful leaders. (It's just a bonus that he is a pleasure to collaborate with.)” – VP, MPI Academy “Thank you for bringing the Saul Ewing LLP retreat theme of harmony to life through music. You struck the perfect chord and proved that harmony in music and law both require dedication, collaboration, and a shared vision. You reminded us that our diverse perspectives and skills, when united and working together, creates something truly extraordinary and impactful for our clients. Your talent and insight were truly inspiring, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness the impact of your work firsthand.” – Managing Partner Saul Ewing LLP “Congratulations once again on your fabulous presentation at the YPO EDGE in Barcelona! You were a smashing success!” – YPO Executive “I’ve been attending YPO events for 25 years. This was by far, the best keynote I’ve heard.” – YPO Member “One of the most impactful sessions I’ve ever attended. The profound leadership lessons, combined with Felipe’s masterful piano interpretation are moving and life changing. No matter your age or profession, the impact is amazing.” – CEO, GE Appliances “Felipe represents a very unique blend of a thought leader, a humanist, a true artist, a restless doer, persistent and determined. Felipe is an experienced speaker who conjures an outstanding multimedia experience that brings the audience to their feet, grateful for his simple but powerful message that provides frameworks and insights to orchestrate transformational change.” – CEO Argentina Airports, content curator, speaker, and author “Excellent content and delivery. Great way of using technology, the piano, and impactful reflection moments.” – Director, SAP Academy “Wow! Our 3000 team members enjoyed your thought-provoking virtual session. ¡Outstanding!” – Partner, EY “Virtuoso is simply awesome! ... It’s a unique exposé of timeless principles connecting hearts and minds with high performance tools for individuals and teams. Bring Felipe to your event and you will make it the most memorable event ever.” – Caribbean Shipping Association “Outstanding, the messages are so powerful and so relevant and delivered in such a wonderful way.” – Amazon “Thank you for your remarkable, inspiring and thought-provoking keynote .” – Managing Director, Philips Europe “Although I acknowledge that your presentation is relevant to any organization, it would have been very difficult for us to find a better match to our specific needs. I appreciate your time and the energy with which you delivered your keynote. I truly congratulate you for the quality of your presentation.” – IBM “Through application of his own model of method, attitude, and passion, he inspired our team to make better personal decisions to lead at a higher level. We are forever transformed.” – Vice Chancellor for Culture Development, Texas Tech University “This week at Autodesk we had the opportunity to share with a great speaker and outstanding piano performer. His session, besides the great content he delivers its an entirely different experience.” – Region President, Autodesk “I had the opportunity to attend one of the best business presentations I have ever seen. Felipe Gomez is the real deal. Great takeaways! “ – Pro Team Leader, The Home Depot “Energizing performance... relevant content, inspirational and entertaining. Felipe understands the hospitality space and uses his unique Virtuoso talent to communicate his message to a diverse audience of senior leaders”. – VP Golf Operations, Marriott “Felipe is a must have speaker!! His message blended with music is one- of-a-kind. Felipe received a standing ovation from +800 attendees at a recent convention.” – Dell “If you are looking for an inspirational speaker to motivate your team, inspire your team, and help your team raise their game…. You MUST bring Felipe Gomez to meet with your team. Our time together has been a gift. “ – VP Talent Acquisition, Whole Foods Market “Felipe Gomez was an ideal choice to open our global leadership conference. Everyone left his session with music in our hearts!” – CEO, Insights “Felipe Gomez’s powerful closing at Oslo Business Forum 2022 was nothing short of transformative—igniting the room with inspiration, insight, and a call to action we will never forget.” – CEO, Oslo Business Forum
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