Frankie Russo

Serial Entrepreneur & Two-Time Bestselling Author; Podcast Host, "Conversations with Frankie"

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Frankie Russo Biography

Frankie Russo is a visionary in authenticity, imagination and growth. An entrepreneur with a proven track record for using innovative methods to unlock rapid growth, Russo has led multiple companies to remarkable growth landing on the Inc. 500/5000 list eight years in a row, including 60X growth in three years of his tech company 360ia, leading to an acquisition by a Fortune 500 company.

Organizations that Russo has collaborated with who have embraced his “Love Your Weird” movement were able to adapt, innovate and grow through massive uncertainty and change. In his latest work, Russo shares the critical unlocks for driving unprecedented and continuous growth by leading with authenticity, imagination and generosity.

He is the author of two best-selling books and a sought-after speaker known for transforming organizational cultures and inspiring individual and corporate growth. His keynote experiences are tailored, experiential, and full of actionable insights for fostering a culture of authenticity, imagination and collaboration to unlock breakthrough results and extraordinary transformation and growth.

Since 2001, Russo has been building the Russo Capital portfolio of companies throughout multiple industries including technology, advertising, marketing, music, automotive, agriculture, publishing, and finance. He and his team have led two of his companies -- Potenza Inc. & 360ia -- to become some of America’s fastest growing privately owned organizations. In 2020, 360ia was named the fastest growing company in Louisiana by Inc. Magazine.

Russo has been named Entrepreneur of the Year, Top 20 Under 40, and a Founders to Watch in 2019. In addition, he has been featured in many media outlets, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Time, CNBC, Bloomberg, and Inc. magazine. He has also earned many Addy and Telly awards for his work at Potenza, Inc.

"The Art of WHY," Russo’s first book, was on Amazon’s bestseller list in the business self-help category, and has been readapted and expanded into his second bestselling book, the rules-defying "Breaking WHY."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/07/2025.

Frankie Russo Speaking Topics

  • Love Your Weird

    The surprising Unlock for CONTINUOUS GROWTH in the new world of work 

    Take your organization into a space where they feel free to dig into their early passions in order to foster authenticity, imagination, and, in turn sustainable growth. Starting with a personalized dive into your unique organizational challenges, this keynote leaves your people inspired, poised to collaborate, ready to compete with the market, and on fire to create something new.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Harnessing Authenticity for Growth: Learn how encouraging employees to embrace their unique passions and talents can drive authenticity within your organization, leading to increased creativity and sustainable growth.
    • Fostering Imagination and Collaboration: Discover strategies to cultivate an environment where imagination thrives and collaboration is natural, helping your team to compete more effectively in the market.
    • Build A Culture of Continuous Growth: Gain tailored insights into addressing your organization's unique cultural challenges to harness the power of their collective ingenuity, leaving your team inspired and ready to execute innovative solutions that fuel continuous growth.

  • Limitless Growth

    Turning your organization into an infinity loop of GROWTH

    Break free from stagnation and the old hard way of doing things via brute force. Unleash your organization's true potential through taking a fresh look at what's been holding you back. In this transformative session, you'll discover the secret formula for creating an infinity loop of growth to compete and win in the new world of work. Master the art of building the essential strategies and operational vision fueled by authenticity, imagination and collaboration. Join us to learn how to shatter the barriers holding your organization back and ignite a revolution of growth to redefine what’s possible.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • Unlocking New Potential For Growth: Understand how to identify what is blocking your organization from evolving and capitalize on key inflection points that unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth. -Harnessing Growth Loops: Explore the critical phases of growth loops and how to activate your collective ingenuity to lead your organization into the future.
    • Empathy-Driven Growth: Discover the power of holistic empathy and how it can drive every phase of the growth loop, leading to an unstoppable culture of continuous growth.

  • Generation A.I.

    Augmenting for a World Where No One Gets Left Behind

    In this thought-provoking session, AI and growth expert Frankie Russo challenges the notion that artificial intelligence will replace us, arguing instead that AI offers an unprecedented opportunity to augment our human capabilities and drive transformational growth. Discover how tapping into your authenticity, imagination, and generosity -- your ""weird"" -- is the key to thriving in the machine age. Frankie shares inspiring examples of businesses and individuals harnessing AI to reconnect with their human supernatural qualities and achieve breakthrough results. You'll learn practical strategies to partner with AI tools as your ""copilot"" to enhance your own ideas and mission. Walk away with a roadmap to unleash your unique talents, out-innovate the future, and create a world where no one gets left behind.

    Audience Takeaways:

    • AI As Your Copilot, Not Your Replacement: Identify tasks that AI excels at and delegate those to your AI tools. Double down on developing and applying your uniquely human skills that AI cannot replicate.
    • Collaborate with AI to Turn Your Imagination into Reality: How to create dedicated time for strategic exploration and imaginative thinking, without judgment. Use AI to spark novel ideas, generate new possibilities, and bring surprising solutions to life.
    • Scale Your Ability for Empathy and Customer Centric Growth: Leverage AI tools to create extraordinary customer experiences, and streamline operations. Harness AI as a cost effective resource to do more with less for your organization and your customers.

  • Extraordinary Engagement

    What Happens When People Love What They Do

    Explore the concept of embracing one's authentic self as the key to unlocking extraordinary engagement at work and in life. In this raw and honest session, Frankie Russo shares insights from his personal journey of overcoming addiction and rediscovering his true identity and purpose so you can learn how to fully embrace your unique qualities and passions to have a more fulfilling and impactful career. Through cultivating a culture of authenticity, imagination, and collaboration we all have the power to foster positive change within organizations. When everyone in an organization truly loves what they do, amazing outcomes emerge -- teams are more motivated, productive and committed to the mission, leading to breakthrough results where passion, dedication and care shines through, leading to exceptional experiences and results that make a real difference.

    Audience Takeaways:

      1. The Power of Authenticity: Embracing authenticity is essential for personal growth and creating a culture of extraordinary engagement. By staying true to one's unique qualities, individuals can build credibility, spark novel thinking, and inspire others to bring their whole selves to work. When teams feel empowered to be authentic, it fuels their passion and unlocks their full potential to serve others.
      1. Curiosity and Experimentation: Nurturing imagination and adopting an experimental mindset are crucial for driving creativity and overcoming challenges. Russo helps audiences tap into their inner child's boundless curiosity, celebrating progress over perfection and reframing failures as opportunities for growth. This mindset shift ignites fresh ideas and solutions that enhance service delivery.
      1. Purpose-Driven Collaboration: Collaboration and a sense of purpose are at the heart of extraordinary engagement. By focusing on serving others and making a positive impact, individuals can find deeper meaning in their work. Building alliances with like-minded colleagues and prioritizing purpose and social impact can help sustain motivation and energy in the face of resistance to change. When everyone is united around a shared purpose they love, organizations can make transformational change that uplifts the customers and communities they serve.

Frankie Russo Videos

  • Frankie Russo - Speaker Reel 2024
    Unlock Growth throughout your organization!
  • Frankie Russo | TEDxUF
    Love Your Weird: A Compass for Navigating the A.I. Revolution

Frankie Russo Books

  • The Art of Why: Master Your Purpose
    The Art of Why: Master Your Purpose
  • Breaking WHY: Hacking and Rebuilding Strategic Emotions for Authentic Success
    Breaking WHY: Hacking and Rebuilding Strategic Emotions for Authentic Success

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Frankie Russo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Love Your Weird, Limitless Growth, Generation A.I. and Extraordinary Engagement. The estimated speaking fee range to book Frankie Russo for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Frankie Russo generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Jo Martin, Tim Ferriss, Josh Linkner, Simon Sinek and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frankie Russo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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