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Morgan DeBaun

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Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc.

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Morgan DeBaun Biography

Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100 million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. Under DeBaun’s leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consumer summits, including Summit 21 for Black women creators, and AfroTech, the largest tech conference for Black innovators and founders.

DeBaun acts as an advisor to influential global brands and companies including Disney, American Airlines, CES, Pantora Bridal and Rosen Skincare. She is also an angel investor in Golde, a consumer brand present in over 200 stores, and Public, which has a $1B+ valuation.

DeBaun is a recipient of Ad Color’s Innovative Award, has been recognized by Forbes in the 30 Under 30 and America’s Top 50 Women in Tech lists, and was named as one of the 100 Most Influential African Americans by The Root. Born and raised in St. Louis, she graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and minors in Entrepreneurship and Education.

She is a part of the 2021 Forbes Power Women's Summit.

Speaking Topics
  • Women in the C-Suite: How to Break Free of Self Doubt and Take Up Space

    As a young Black woman, successful executive, and serial entrepreneur, Morgan DeBaun has navigated the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a diverse business from scratch and how to achieve work-life balance in the process. In these empowering and candid remarks, she shares her advice, tips, and motivations, providing audiences with both practical lessons and big picture inspiration.

    From breaking free of "imposter syndrome" to pushing through doubts and insecurities, cultivating a support system, and handling the critics, DeBaun opens up about her own triumphs and struggles juggling her vision for her business and to grow a nationally-recognized brand + business.

  • Don’t Ask for Permission - How to Live Life Unapologetically

    At the age of 25, Morgan DeBaun made history as one of the first 20 Black women to raise over a million dollars in funding, defying the odds of a dying publishing industry. She has since acquired and scaled multiple brands.

    In this session, Morgan shares her story of overcoming internal doubts and external doubters by tapping into her natural talent • launching and growing successful businesses. What does it mean to truly live life unapologetically? The takeaways from this chat will be applicable for life and business • take charge and claim your space!

  • How to Work Smart and Adapt to Change

    In this session, Morgan DeBaun teaches entrepreneurs how to take advantage of the current business environment, while also preparing them to succeed in an ever-changing climate. Her focus is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs scale • sustainably and repeatedly.

    With the rise of the Internet and the power of the common consumer, businesses now have an opportunity to meet their customers online with solutions. Morgan will share lessons from her signature WorkSmart program to give entrepreneurs implementable tools for growth.

  • Living in Your Purpose and Defying the Odds Through Innovation

    For many people – especially young women – examples of large accomplishments are ubiquitous in popular culture through headlines and press. Yet, the stories behind these accomplishments are not very accessible. Morgan breaks down the behind the scenes of building Blavity and encourages people of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

    A firm believer in your personal purpose being shaped by struggle, Morgan uses her story to show what’s possible—inspiring audiences to seek out ways to contribute to both positive and sustainable innovation and personal growth.

  • Leading as a Woman Executive in a Male Dominated Industry

    As a young Black woman, successful executive, and serial entrepreneur, Morgan DeBaun has navigated the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a diverse business from scratch and how to achieve work-life balance in the process. In these empowering and candid remarks, she shares her advice, tips, and motivations, providing audiences with both practical lessons and big picture inspiration.

    From breaking free of "imposter syndrome" to pushing through doubts and insecurities, cultivating a support system, and handling the critics, DeBaun opens up about her own triumphs and struggles juggling her vision for her business and growing a nationally-recognized brand + business.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Morgan DeBaun

    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 available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Morgan DeBaun, click the Check Availability 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.
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  • Where does Morgan DeBaun travel from?

    Morgan DeBaun generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Morgan DeBaun’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked 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 Availability 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, unbiased 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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Morgan DeBaun

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5 out of 5

Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc.

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Morgan DeBaun Biography

Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 100 million readers per month through a growing brand portfolio which includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Lunchtable. Under DeBaun’s leadership, Blavity has launched several leading consumer summits, including Summit 21 for Black women creators, and AfroTech, the largest tech conference for Black innovators and founders.

DeBaun acts as an advisor to influential global brands and companies including Disney, American Airlines, CES, Pantora Bridal and Rosen Skincare. She is also an angel investor in Golde, a consumer brand present in over 200 stores, and Public, which has a $1B+ valuation.

DeBaun is a recipient of Ad Color’s Innovative Award, has been recognized by Forbes in the 30 Under 30 and America’s Top 50 Women in Tech lists, and was named as one of the 100 Most Influential African Americans by The Root. Born and raised in St. Louis, she graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and minors in Entrepreneurship and Education.

She is a part of the 2021 Forbes Power Women's Summit.

Morgan DeBaun Speaking Topics

  • Women in the C-Suite: How to Break Free of Self Doubt and Take Up Space

    As a young Black woman, successful executive, and serial entrepreneur, Morgan DeBaun has navigated the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a diverse business from scratch and how to achieve work-life balance in the process. In these empowering and candid remarks, she shares her advice, tips, and motivations, providing audiences with both practical lessons and big picture inspiration.

    From breaking free of "imposter syndrome" to pushing through doubts and insecurities, cultivating a support system, and handling the critics, DeBaun opens up about her own triumphs and struggles juggling her vision for her business and to grow a nationally-recognized brand + business.

  • Don’t Ask for Permission - How to Live Life Unapologetically

    At the age of 25, Morgan DeBaun made history as one of the first 20 Black women to raise over a million dollars in funding, defying the odds of a dying publishing industry. She has since acquired and scaled multiple brands.

    In this session, Morgan shares her story of overcoming internal doubts and external doubters by tapping into her natural talent • launching and growing successful businesses. What does it mean to truly live life unapologetically? The takeaways from this chat will be applicable for life and business • take charge and claim your space!

  • How to Work Smart and Adapt to Change

    In this session, Morgan DeBaun teaches entrepreneurs how to take advantage of the current business environment, while also preparing them to succeed in an ever-changing climate. Her focus is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs scale • sustainably and repeatedly.

    With the rise of the Internet and the power of the common consumer, businesses now have an opportunity to meet their customers online with solutions. Morgan will share lessons from her signature WorkSmart program to give entrepreneurs implementable tools for growth.

  • Living in Your Purpose and Defying the Odds Through Innovation

    For many people – especially young women – examples of large accomplishments are ubiquitous in popular culture through headlines and press. Yet, the stories behind these accomplishments are not very accessible. Morgan breaks down the behind the scenes of building Blavity and encourages people of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

    A firm believer in your personal purpose being shaped by struggle, Morgan uses her story to show what’s possible—inspiring audiences to seek out ways to contribute to both positive and sustainable innovation and personal growth.

  • Leading as a Woman Executive in a Male Dominated Industry

    As a young Black woman, successful executive, and serial entrepreneur, Morgan DeBaun has navigated the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a diverse business from scratch and how to achieve work-life balance in the process. In these empowering and candid remarks, she shares her advice, tips, and motivations, providing audiences with both practical lessons and big picture inspiration.

    From breaking free of "imposter syndrome" to pushing through doubts and insecurities, cultivating a support system, and handling the critics, DeBaun opens up about her own triumphs and struggles juggling her vision for her business and growing a nationally-recognized brand + business.

Morgan DeBaun Videos

  • A Discussion on Building Teams as a Leader in Tech with Morgan DeBaun
    Morgan DeBaun shares her story of moving to Silicon Valley, raising venture funding, launching a company, and now growing Blavity Inc. to include...
  • How to Build Trust in the Era of Fake News - Morgan DeBaun + Marlon Nichols
  • E855 Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun: media empire for black ...
    Blavity CEO & Co-founder Morgan DeBaun on how she built her media ...

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  • 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 Availability 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.
  • What are the speaker fees for Morgan DeBaun

    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 available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Morgan DeBaun, click the Check Availability 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, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Morgan DeBaun’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked 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 Availability 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, unbiased 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.

Morgan DeBaun is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women in the C-Suite: How to Break Free of Self Doubt and Take Up Space, Don’t Ask for Permission - How to Live Life Unapologetically, How to Work Smart and Adapt to Change , Living in Your Purpose and Defying the Odds Through Innovation and Leading as a Woman Executive in a Male Dominated Industry. The estimated speaking fee range to book Morgan DeBaun for your event is available upon request. 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, Cynthia Marshall, Kimberly Bryant, Janice Howroyd and Sheila C. Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Morgan DeBaun for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Morgan DeBaun Speaking Topics

  • Women in the C-Suite: How to Break Free of Self Doubt and Take Up Space

    As a young Black woman, successful executive, and serial entrepreneur, Morgan DeBaun has navigated the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a diverse business from scratch and how to achieve work-life balance in the process. In these empowering and candid remarks, she shares her advice, tips, and motivations, providing audiences with both practical lessons and big picture inspiration.

    From breaking free of "imposter syndrome" to pushing through doubts and insecurities, cultivating a support system, and handling the critics, DeBaun opens up about her own triumphs and struggles juggling her vision for her business and to grow a nationally-recognized brand + business.

  • Don’t Ask for Permission - How to Live Life Unapologetically

    At the age of 25, Morgan DeBaun made history as one of the first 20 Black women to raise over a million dollars in funding, defying the odds of a dying publishing industry. She has since acquired and scaled multiple brands.

    In this session, Morgan shares her story of overcoming internal doubts and external doubters by tapping into her natural talent • launching and growing successful businesses. What does it mean to truly live life unapologetically? The takeaways from this chat will be applicable for life and business • take charge and claim your space!

  • How to Work Smart and Adapt to Change

    In this session, Morgan DeBaun teaches entrepreneurs how to take advantage of the current business environment, while also preparing them to succeed in an ever-changing climate. Her focus is to help small businesses and entrepreneurs scale • sustainably and repeatedly.

    With the rise of the Internet and the power of the common consumer, businesses now have an opportunity to meet their customers online with solutions. Morgan will share lessons from her signature WorkSmart program to give entrepreneurs implementable tools for growth.

  • Living in Your Purpose and Defying the Odds Through Innovation

    For many people – especially young women – examples of large accomplishments are ubiquitous in popular culture through headlines and press. Yet, the stories behind these accomplishments are not very accessible. Morgan breaks down the behind the scenes of building Blavity and encourages people of all ages to ignore the statistics or the naysayers. If not you… then who? If not now… then when?

    A firm believer in your personal purpose being shaped by struggle, Morgan uses her story to show what’s possible—inspiring audiences to seek out ways to contribute to both positive and sustainable innovation and personal growth.

  • Leading as a Woman Executive in a Male Dominated Industry

    As a young Black woman, successful executive, and serial entrepreneur, Morgan DeBaun has navigated the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a diverse business from scratch and how to achieve work-life balance in the process. In these empowering and candid remarks, she shares her advice, tips, and motivations, providing audiences with both practical lessons and big picture inspiration.

    From breaking free of "imposter syndrome" to pushing through doubts and insecurities, cultivating a support system, and handling the critics, DeBaun opens up about her own triumphs and struggles juggling her vision for her business and growing a nationally-recognized brand + business.

Morgan DeBaun Speaker Videos

  • A Discussion on Building Teams as a Leader in Tech with Morgan DeBaun
    Morgan DeBaun shares her story of moving to Silicon Valley, raising venture funding, launching a company, and now growing Blavity Inc. to include portfolio brands. She also answers questions from...
    How to Build Trust in the Era of Fake News - Morgan DeBaun + Marlon Nichols
  • E855 Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun: media empire for black ...
    Blavity CEO & Co-founder Morgan DeBaun on how she built her media ...
    Morgan DeBaun on Reaching 20M Millennials - With Kat Manalac at ...
    Morgan DeBaun is the founder and CEO of Blavity - https://blavity.com/ Kat Manalac is a Partner at YC. Read the transcript at ...

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All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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