Chairman & CEO of C-Change Media; Former EIC of BusinessWeek.com and Fast Company; Bestselling Business Author

Charlottesville, VA, USA
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John Byrne Biography

John Byrne is the chairman and CEO of C-Change Media Inc. Recognized for his contributions to the field of journalism, Byrne previously held the positions of editor-in-chief of both Fast Company Magazine and BusinessWeek.com, as well as executive editor of BusinessWeek magazine. Throughout his tenure at BusinessWeek, Byrne authored an impressive total of 58 cover stories. Beyond his journalistic endeavors, Byrne has written or co-authored more than 10 business books, two of which were New York Times bestsellers. His drive stems from a belief in the immense drama and emotion inherent in business, making him strive to portray the intellect, ego, and ambition present in entrepreneurial life.

In response to the transformative shifts in the traditional media industry, Byrne founded C-Change Media, a digital media company. Byrne owns and operates three niche business websites under C-Change Media: PoetsandQuants.com, PoetsandQuantsforExecs.com, and TippingTheScales.com.

Byrne has spoken at numerous international conferences and has been frequently interviewed about the new world of journalism and the future of business education. He has been covered by prestigious entities like Harvard University's Nieman Reports, The Christian Science Monitor, and MediaWeek magazine.

Byrne's journey began as a first-generation college student. He holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and an undergraduate degree in English and political science from William Paterson College. Today, his professional goal remains as it started, to cover the great drama of business, as he continues to contribute to the field both as a journalist and an author.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/16/2024.

John Byrne Speaking Topics

  • Technology & Social Media

  • Management Education

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John Byrne Videos

Watch John Byrne’s “Mock” Interview With A Former HBS Interviewer

Watch John Byrne’s “Mock” Interview With A Former HBS Interviewer

If you are one of the thousands of applicants with their sights set on admission to Harvard Business School, odds are you have considered whether or...

Poets & Quants' John Byrne on B-School Education

Poets & Quants' John Byrne on B-School Education

John Byrne, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of C-Change Media, talks with Dean M. Eric Johnson about the state of the MBA, current trends, new...

INTERSECT@CMU: Conversations with John Byrne of Poets&Quants

INTERSECT@CMU: Conversations with John Byrne of Poets&Quants

During breaks between panels at INTERSECT@CMU, John Byrne of Poets&Quants talks with CMU leaders and faculty.

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John Byrne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology & Social Media, Management Education, Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation and Management, Leadership, and Strategy. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Byrne for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. John Byrne generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Sir Richard Branson, Peter Guber, Gary Vaynerchuk and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Byrne for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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