With over 20 years of experience presenting on
bootstrapping a startup and technology leadership.
“If you’re looking for a speaker that will leave you shocked, inspired, and ready to get back to work, hire James Benham.”
James’ speaking philosophy is to educate and entertain; he’s known for his ease on stage and ability to leave his audience thinking long after he’s gone. With twenty years of speaking experience, James’ resume of keynote speeches spans national and international events for construction, insurance, risk management, entrepreneurism, higher education, technology innovation, software development, and more. James also presents at private company events for leadership teams, sales teams, user conferences, and more.
Speaking Topics
The Rise of ClaimsTech:
How AI & Automation are Radically Changing the Future of Insurance
AI and machine learning are allowing the world’s largest industries to process, integrate and predict data like never before—how will that affect how we assess risk? What existing and upcoming technologies are being leveraged to change the way adjusters manage claims? In this keynote, James Benham leads risk management professionals through the data, innovations, and issues driving the claims management and insurance systems of the future.
Audience: Insurance Professionals, Investors, Technologists & Developers
The Bootstrapped Entrepreneur:
How to Build a Profitable Startup & Pick the Right Partners
Less than 2% of tech startups successfully raise outside funds, which means 98% of tech founders need to know how to bootstrap and 2% need to know how to pick partners that won’t derail their vision. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup investor, or corporate innovator looking to partner with them, in this keynote you will learn the bootstrapping methodology and mindset that has fueled 20 years of profitable growth for James’ companies and clients.
Audience: Entrepreneurs & Founders, Corporate Innovators, Investors
Building Mad Scientists:
How Any Job Title Can Disrupt and Innovate from Within
Research & Development sounds like a concept only for the biggest budgets—but it’s really a bootstrapping mindset that can empower every employee to tinker, solve complex problems, and fix what bugs them. In this keynote, James Benham walks audiences through the mindset and award-winning process that his Fortune 1000 clients have used to develop and empower innovators throughout any organization.
Audience: Corporate Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Founders, Insurance Professionals, Investors, Technologists & Developers
The Convergence of ConTech & InsureTech:
How to Lower Risk and Raise Profit in Construction Companies
When injuries happen in construction, it can cost millions of dollars. How do we mitigate and try to eliminate that risk? And how can the convergence of construction and insurance technologies be utilized to make it happen? In this keynote, James Benham shares how the cost of risk can be driven down by construction companies’ technology adoption and collaboration with insurance carriers. Together, this convergence can make construction projects more safe, compliant and profitable.
Audience: Construction Professionals, Insurance Professionals
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