Motivational Speaker on Courageous, Purpose-Driven Leadership; First Totally Blind Sailor to Cross the Pacific
Hiro Iwamoto Biography
Hiro Iwamoto is a globally recognized keynote speaker trusted by international conferences and executive leadership teams.
After losing his sight at the age of 16, Iwamoto faced a choice: to surrender his life to circumstance—or to take full ownership of how he would live it.
In 2013, his first attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean ended in failure and a life-threatening collision with a whale.
In 2019, he returned—and became the world’s first totally blind sailor to complete a nonstop Pacific Ocean crossing, navigating 12,000 kilometers over 55 days.
Iwamoto does not speak from theory.
He speaks from lived experience—where decisions must be made without visibility, certainty, or guarantees.
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Hiro Iwamoto Speaking Topics
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Crossing the Invisible: Leadership and Resilience Strategies from the Pacific Ocean
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Limitless Mindset: Transform Fear into Breakthrough Results
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Hiro Iwamoto is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Asian & Pacific Heritage, Disability, Extreme Sports, Leadership, Mindset, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Storytelling -
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Hiro Iwamoto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Crossing the Invisible: Leadership and Resilience Strategies from the Pacific Ocean, Limitless Mindset: Transform Fear into Breakthrough Results, Vision Beyond Sight: Leading with Purpose Through Uncertainty and The Power of Gratitude in Business and Life. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hiro Iwamoto for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Hiro Iwamoto generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles, Daymond John, Jelly Roll and Rocky Bleier. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hiro Iwamoto for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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