Leadership Development Expert & CEO at The Veloz Group; Creator & Host of "Thirty Minute Mentors"; Business Writer & Educator
Adam Mendler Biography
Adam Mendler is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, writer, and educator recognized for his expertise in leadership development and organizational performance. Early in his career, Mendler gained experience at D.E. Shaw & Co., Credit Suisse, William Morris Endeavor, Universal Pictures, TWC Sports Management, and on a U.S. presidential primary campaign. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and earned an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he received the UCLA Anderson Fellowship Award.
Mendler is the chief executive officer of The Veloz Group, where he co-founded and oversees ventures in industries including office furniture e-commerce with Beverly Hills Chairs, cigar customization with Custom Tobacco, and technology consulting and software development with Veloz Solutions. He has founded and co-founded businesses across multiple sectors and has extensive experience leading teams in business and nonprofit environments.
Mendler is the creator and host of the business and leadership podcast "Thirty Minute Mentors," where he interviews CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. Through these conversations, Mendler identifies and shares the patterns that drive effective leadership and high performance. His guest network includes Fortune 500 CEOs, founders of major companies, Hall of Fame and Olympic gold medal-winning athletes, generals, admirals, senators, and cabinet members.
Mendler has authored more than 70 articles published in media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. He has developed corporate learning content used by executives globally and teaches graduate-level leadership courses at UCLA. Mendler serves on the board of UCLA's Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC's Board of Governors, and advises companies and leaders across industries.
In keynote presentations to businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations, Mendler provides practical frameworks for leadership and team performance. He has spoken to Pepperdine MBA students about business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, and has shared his experiences with students in underprivileged areas through the Youth Business Alliance. Mendler's work focuses on making mentorship and leadership insights accessible to a broad audience.
Adam Mendler Speaking Topics
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Leading People, Teams, and Yourself in Today’s Landscape
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How to Unlock Your Leadership Potential
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Adam Mendler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading People, Teams, and Yourself in Today’s Landscape, How to Unlock Your Leadership Potential , Lessons From America’s Top Leaders, Becoming Your Best Self and The Mentorship Playbook. The estimated speaking fee range to book Adam Mendler for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Adam Mendler 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 Libby Gill, Josh Linkner, Peter Sheahan, Dr. Michael Time and Erica Dhawan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adam Mendler for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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