<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>Creating a Culture of Impact and Purpose</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><strong>The Fallacy of Impossible</strong></li><li>Since the launch of the EyeWriter and Not Impossible Foundation, Mick Ebeling 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, (not to mention cars and computers) were all figments of the imagination until inspiration met execution and the impossible became a reality. 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><strong>Industrial Revolution 2.0</strong></li><li>It's the next turning point in human history and we’re right in the middle of it. Industrial Revolution 2.0 has been about the birth, adolescence and young adulthood of the Internet. From social media to the Maker Movement, this revolution has shifted the way we live, work and interact with one another. It revolves around the newfound global accessibility of making our own solutions. Creator of one of TIME magazine’s “Top 50 Inventions” with little more than $70 of over-the-counter supplies, Mick is uniquely qualified to discuss the factors that make this the most exciting time in modern history, and how to leverage those factors for the benefit of business and the betterment of society.</li><li><strong>Radical Collaboration</strong></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? A device that helped a paralyzed man create drawings using only the movement of his eyes. Collaboration comes in many forms—some of them unexpected. 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></ul>