Innovation Keynote Speaker
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Innovation Keynote Speaker
Fenton Jagdeo is an innovation keynote speaker who has built what he talks about. As the founder of Faculty — a venture-backed cosmetics brand that raised $3 million from The Estée Lauder Companies and was later acquired by them — and as the youngest-ever board member of the Toronto Transit Commission, Fenton brings innovation expertise that's been tested in the real world.
Featured innovation topics include:
Human-Centered Innovation — why innovation starts with curiosity and people, not technology
AI Beyond the Hype — cutting through fear and hype to find where AI actually creates value
Building a Culture of Innovation — the leadership and psychological safety that let good ideas survive
Leading Through Uncertainty and Disruption — practical ways to lead when the future isn't clear
The Curiosity Advantage — how to operationalize curiosity as a business capability, not just a mindset
Every keynote is tailored to the audience in the room, whether that's entrepreneurs, public-sector leaders, or corporate teams. Fenton has spoken for organizations including Deloitte, Accenture, Loblaws, and Oxford Properties Group, helping teams turn ideas into action and navigate the toughest innovation and business challenges of the moment.
Ready to give your audience more than inspiration? Book Fenton as your innovation keynote speaker.
Client Testimonials
Here are some client testimonials Fenton has received for his keynotes:
Carol Alfieri, SVP People Experience @ OMERS
Fenton partnered with OMERS to equip their HR team with strategic foresight capabilities, delivering a tailored session that introduced practical tools for navigating uncertainty and fostering innovation, resulting in a measurable shift toward more proactive and future-oriented decision-making.
Francesca Accinelli, SVP Program Strategy & Industry Development @ Telefilm Canada
Fenton opened Telefilm Canada’s strategy session with a keynote that sparked fresh thinking, encouraging leaders to use radical curiosity as a tool for navigating change and driving creative innovation.
Barry Alexander, Chief Marketing & Diversity Officer @ The Canadian Marketing Association
Fenton delivered two CMA keynotes focused on turning insight into action. His Inclusion session reframed EDI as a driver of innovation, equipping leaders with Practical Allyship tools. His Consumer Trends session unpacked seven key shifts shaping Canadian consumers in 2026, translating signals into clear implications for marketers.
Additional Keynote Topics
Fenton customizes his keynotes to make sure his message connects with the audience and leaves a lasting impact.
Fenton demystifies what it means to pursue innovation, strategic planning and radical curiosity. He shows why it’s so important to the long term success of organizations & what happens if you don’t innovate.
Fenton talks through his experiences in the world of leadership and civic engagement, from the first door he ever knocked on for a candidate to joining large decision making bodies that impact your day to day like public transit and libraries.
Fenton introduces the HUMAN Framework, a practical operating system for staying human under pressure. Blending lessons from multiple disciplines, he also shows audiences how to use distinctly human capabilities to complement AI, strengthen trust, and create experiences that technology alone cannot replicate.
