Helaine Knapp

Helaine Knapp is the electrifying founder and CEO of CITYROW, bestselling author of "Making Waves," and one of today's most sought-after business transformation speakers. With a decade of experience navigating the extreme highs and lows of entrepreneurship -- from raising over $15 million in venture capital to pivoting through pandemic devastation and an acquisition with an unexpected ending -- Knapp delivers battle-tested frameworks for resilient leadership that have captivated audiences and teams nationwide.

Drawing from her journey pioneering omnichannel fitness by integrating brick-and-mortar, digital platforms, and connected hardware, Knapp's magnetic energy and tactical advice transform how organizations approach strategic pivots, fundraising, leadership through crises, and redefining success when traditional metrics fail. Her raw, unfiltered perspective has been featured on "TODAY," "Good Morning America," CNBC, Bloomberg, and in publications including Forbes, Vogue, Shape, Women's Health, and much more. A former tech executive at Buddy Media (acquired by Salesforce), Knapp now advises high-growth companies while delivering transformational speaking experiences that combine tactical business strategy with the psychological tools leaders need to navigate uncertainty with confidence and clarity.