Kaz Matsune Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 and Below
Travels From:
SFO - San Francisco
Travels From:
SFO - San Francisco
Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Secondary Topic Category:
Chefs / Culinary / Food & WIne
Secondary Topic Category:
Chefs / Culinary / Food & WIne
Kaz Matsune Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Kaz Matsune is a storyteller, speaker, and founder of Breakthrough Sushi—the first sustainable team-building sushi company in the U.S. Since 2012, he’s taught 20,000+ participants, blending humor, warmth, and culinary artistry to spark learning and connection. An Amazon bestselling author, his work has appeared on Food Network and in major media. Through talks, workshops, and writing, Kaz inspires curiosity, mindfulness, and finding meaning in simplicity—one bite at a time.
Kaz Matsune is a storyteller, and speaker who uses food as a medium to share life lessons. Through engaging talks, hands-on sushi experiences, and writing, he challenges assumptions, inspires curiosity, and helps people find meaning in simplicity—one bite at a time. His happiness stems from seeing the positive impact of his work on the world.
As the founder of Breakthrough Sushi, the first and only sustainable team-building sushi company in the United States, Kaz has redefined sushi-making as an interactive, mindful experience. Since 2012, he has taught over 20,000 participants, blending storytelling with culinary artistry to spark learning, laughter, and discovery.
A natural storyteller, Kaz is known for his humor, warmth, and ability to connect deeply with audiences. Whether leading sushi workshops, delivering keynote talks, or writing, he seamlessly weaves tradition, creativity, and personal growth into every experience.
Beyond the kitchen, Kaz is an Amazon bestselling author with four books, and his work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Apple News, and Slate. He has appeared on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and in ad campaigns for Adobe, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, and Grammarly, amassing over 30 million views on YouTube. As a speaker, he has shared insights at Adobe, Autodesk, and UC Berkeley, and he previously served as a board member of the San Francisco Professional Food Society.
Whether crafting sushi, sharing transformative stories, or rethinking the way we approach food and life, Kaz Matsune continues to inspire and delight audiences with his unique blend of culinary artistry, mindfulness, and storytelling.
"Thanks so much for such an amazing sushi demonstration, talk, and tasting! Employees really enjoyed your philosophy and sense of humor too." - Candy Young, Adobe
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