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Speaker brief

"People will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel” - Maya Angelou

The goal of a TRIIBE Talk

A TRIIBE Talk is a moderated, intergenerational conversation featuring next-gen voices. Our goal is to create practical, inspiring, and solutions-oriented discussions.

Speaker rules of engagement

Be concise & dynamic

Responses should ideally be kept to about three minutes per question. Build on your fellow panelists' comments rather than starting from scratch every time.

Share real stories

Avoid high-level platitudes. Ground your advice in real-world examples, specific failures, and clear calls to action.

Keep it apolitical

TRIIBE Talks are designed to unite innovators and investors around shared solutions. Discussions must remain apolitical to maintain consistency and community integrity.

Embrace the audience

The last 10-15 minutes are dedicated to Audience Q&A. Be prepared for direct engagement and off-the-cuff questions from the local community.

What to expect on event day

  • 30 mins prior:Arrive at the venue, meet the host, get mic'd up, and connect with your fellow speakers.
  • The panel:Expect a 35-minute moderated discussion covering 2 to 3 core questions.
  • The Q&A:10 minutes of direct audience questions.
  • Wrap up:Stick around for the group photo with all speakers, followed by informal community building.

Discussion questions

Your moderator will guide the conversation, but they are encouraged to skip formal introductions and jump straight into the ideas and impact. Here are the types of themes you might be asked to explore:

  • The origin tension: What did you see that everyone else was looking at but not acting on?
  • Hard truths: What is one thing about your field most people in this room may not want to hear?
  • What actually worked: What is one decision that changed your trajectory, and what would you tell someone facing it now?
  • The unpopular bet: What unrealistic idea today do you think will be mainstream in a decade?
  • The trade: What did progress cost you, and was it worth it?

Participant alignment form

All speakers, moderators, and organizers participating in a TRIIBE Talk should complete the TRIIBE Talk Participation Alignment Form prior to the event.

By participating in a TRIIBE Talk event, the undersigned acknowledges that their participation is voluntary and does not constitute an employment relationship with TRIIBE. The undersigned also acknowledges that TRIIBE Talk events may be photographed, filmed, or recorded, and grants TRIIBE permission to use their image, voice, and likeness in photographs, video, or audio recordings for educational, promotional, and archival purposes.

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