<p>Mick Ebeling—a <em>Fortune</em> Top 50 World’s Greatest Leader and Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award winner—is a pioneer using innovation to solve global challenges.</p><p> Founder of Not Impossible Labs, he’s renowned for inventions like The Eyewriter (eye-tracking tech for paralyzed artists) and Project Daniel (3D-printed prosthetics in conflict zones), driven by his “Help One. Help Many” ethos.</p><p>A three-time <em>TIME</em> Best Inventions honoree, Mick’s work spans restoring speech (Don’s Voice), combating hunger (Bento), and immersive music experiences (Music: Not Impossible). His philosophy, “Commit, Then Figure It Out,” fuels boundary-pushing solutions merging tech, storytelling, and human need.</p><p>A powerhouse keynote speaker, Mick transforms audiences with tales of turning “impossible” into action, inspiring bold problem-solving. His book, <em>Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done,</em> chronicles his journey from small acts to global impact.</p><p>Mick empowers individuals and organizations to redefine limits, proving that audacity + empathy = world-changing innovation.</p>
Founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Technology Innovator, and Author of Not Impossible
<ul><li><strong>The Fallacy of “Impossible” Inspirational + Motivational</strong></li><li>Since the launch of the Eyewriter and Not Impossible Foundation, Mick has passionately studied the concept of “Impossible.” All the modern conveniences we see around us were once considered “impossible” by people who didn’t know any better. Synthetic fabrics, cell phones and digital watches (not to mention cars and computers) were all figments of the imagination until inspiration met execution and the impossible became a reality. In this talk, Mick dives deeper into “Impossible,” the underlying psychological effects it has on an organization, and how to overcome “Impossible” so true innovation can take place.</li><li>Audiences Will Learn:</li><li>The psychological effects of the concept of "impossible" on organizations.</li><li>Methodologies and practices that companies can employ to instill a culture where every employee feels aligned with a broader mission, contributing to society as well as to the company's goals.</li><li><strong>Creating a Culture of Impact and Purpose Empowering + Transformative</strong></li><li>Imagine what companies could accomplish and be if their entire workforce was activated by a sense of purpose. This isn’t just about employee satisfaction, recruiting or retention; this is about tapping into the Movement of Purpose so that both companies AND society win. In this talk, Mick will delve into the creation of a Culture of Purpose and Impact and the direct effects this has on profitability, productivity, innovation and engagement.</li><li>Audiences Will Learn:</li><li>The importance of fostering a sense of purpose among employees and how it transcends traditional markers of job satisfaction.</li><li>How to identify and work with individuals who possess collaboration-worthy traits.</li><li><strong>Radical Collaboration</strong></li><li>Technology + Business</li><li>Take a Hollywood producer, a NY professor, a fine artist and a hacker with a criminal record…Put them together and what do you get? Advice that helped a paralyzed man create drawings using only the movement of his eyes. Collaboration comes in many form, some of them unexpected. In this talk, Mick discusses the tools necessary to become a stellar collaborator, and to recognize the traits of collaboration-worthy individuals for your next big idea.</li><li>Audiences Will Learn:</li><li>The value of diverse perspectives and skills in driving creativity.</li></ul>