Corporate Manager, Entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Faculty
Aaron McDaniel Biography
Aaron McDaniel is a globally recognized corporate manager, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author, known for his expertise in aiding companies in global innovation and business scaling. He co-authored "Global Class," a Wall Street Journal and National Bestseller, which is a comprehensive playbook on building a global company. This work encapsulates insights gathered from over 400 executives worldwide, showcasing strategies employed by the fastest growing global companies.
Currently, McDaniel serves as a faculty member at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, contributes as a co-founder of 10X Innovation Lab—an international consulting firm and accelerator operating across four continents—and is the managing partner of Grow Scale, a real estate private equity firm. In addition to his corporate roles, McDaniel’s teaching extends to delivering keynote speeches at significant educational events, such as the Haas Undergraduate Commencement in 2022.
McDaniel's career began at AT&T, where he entered through the company's flagship Leadership Development Program. He quickly advanced to become one of the youngest individuals to hold the position of Regional Vice President at the age of 27. His exceptional performance earned him recognition as an AT&T Diamond Club honoree, placing him in the top 1% of sales managers globally. A seasoned entrepreneur, McDaniel has founded and successfully exited three companies (Pong360, Tycoon, Access Invest), and notably turned down an investment offer on ABC’s "Shark Tank."
He is also the author of "The Young Professional’s Guide to the Working World" and "The Young Professional’s Guide to Managing," both of which provide invaluable career advice for emerging professionals and have been internationally recognized and translated into multiple languages. His thought leadership is regularly featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, The Financial Times, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. McDaniel also actively contributes to societal development through his role as Vice Chairman of Project Giving Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering empathy and volunteerism among children. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Aaron McDaniel Speaking Topics
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The Global Class Mindset
Building the right mindset, team, culture and structures to enable your business to thrive at global scale
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The INTERpreneur - Nurturing Globally Minded Leaders
Identify and nurture the next generation of global business leaders to be a catalyst for your company's growth
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Aaron McDaniel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Global Class Mindset, The INTERpreneur - Nurturing Globally Minded Leaders, Rapid Global Growth, Ignite Your Innovation, Thriving in a Multi-Generational Workplace and Ignite your Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Aaron McDaniel for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Aaron McDaniel generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Cheryl Cran, Natalie Nixon, Dave Logan, PhD and Ben Casnocha. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aaron McDaniel for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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