Self-awareness just became actionable.
Book Matteo Cassese: the leadership keynote speaker who helps founders, CEO’s, CxO’s, and entrepreneurs see how to thrive in times of change, what’s driving them and reveals the hidden patterns keeping them stuck.
“Matteo was one of the best speakers at the conference. He was exceptionally prepared and responsive before the event, and helped promote it. Plus delivered an exciting and valuable presentation, that kept the audience fully involved. We’re actually in the process of booking him for two more events 🤩”
Yurii Lazaruk
Event & Community Architect, 9am
KEYNOTES THAT GET LEADERS UNSTUCK
Matteo Cassese, international leadership keynote speaker, helps organizations see leadership differently. Not through motivation posters or five-step methods, but by going to the place most of us avoid to confront the real reasons leaders get stuck. Matteo Cassese brings over twenty years of experience to conferences, corporate events, and leadership retreats worldwide. His keynotes cover self-awareness, AI readiness, confidence, and storytelling. They don’t just inspire. They change how people think and act long after the event ends.
Change how your audience thinks
Leaders need new maps. The old ones don’t work anymore.
Matteo Cassese shows them how to navigate technological & social disruption using principles that never fail: building real confidence, telling better stories, understanding what drives them.
Stages that matter
Pick your challenge
- AI making everyone anxious
- Teams burning out from change
- Confidence at an all time low
- Leaders don’t inspire
- Success feels hollow
Your audience leaves with tools they’ll actually use. Not another framework to forget.
What is your audience’s challenge?
Leaders are struggling in a changing world. An inspiring keynote can change their course.
From Mal-AI-se to Ren-AI-ssance
AI Is Coming for Your Job. It May Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To You
Storytelling Is Not What You Think It Is
Storytelling Is Not About Stories. It’s The Operating System of Human Connection
“This talk changed how I think about money and value. This shift has made me more confident in my interactions with potential clients.”
Sophie Vo
Founder, Rise and Play
“A deeply human experience. He presented the very opposite of a quick life hack and gave a feeling of confidence to everyone in the room. The take away was empowerment. What a feat.”
Gregor Müllegger
Senior Software Engineer
“The talk was easy to listen to, with a perfectly clear flow of discussion. What stands out most is the lasting impact: the audience leaves with a seed planted in their minds.”
Angela Violino
Brand Communication Designer, Doodle
“Your talk got that adrenaline in the audience too, as I was buzzing afterwards! You killed it on stage 👏💪 Absolutely loved the concept of living in a myth with all its related Lingo. Will start creating my myth too for me and my clients!”
Grazia Ravelli
Mindset & Performance Coach
“The biggest takeaway? Where do I even start 😅 Your speech was very powerful and it was exactly what I needed to hear to keep pushing! Thanks for that!”
Norman Schütt
Software Engineer
Make them feel ready for what’s coming next
Matteo challenges audience’s perspectives and helps them see the possible future: of their business, the world, and themselves.
From conferences to leadership retreats, from business meetups to trade shows, each talk has transformational potential to make your event truly memorable.
From Mal-AI-se to Ren-AI-ssance
New leadership for the AI-driven world
The Confidence Paradox
Overconfidence VS genuine confidence
The mythmaker who decoded leadership
Matteo Cassese is an international keynote speaker, business coach, and mythmaker who helps leaders thrive in chaos and uncertainty.
With over twenty years of experience across tech, film, and consulting (from launching more than 140 films at Warner Bros. to advising Netflix, Sony, LinkedIn, and Heineken) Matteo has observed what truly makes leaders and what breaks them.
His keynotes don’t just inspire; they transform. As a queer nerd passionate about mythology, technology, tarot, fitness, nature, and cars, he brings a unique perspective to his work. He blends psychology and myth to help leaders understand the hidden stories that drive their behavior, and how to change them.
Whether he’s speaking to a room of executives or guiding founders one-on-one, his mission is the same: to help them make meaning out of chaos — so they become someone new on the other side.
Over the last two decades, Matteo has earned the trust of countless professionals across industry giants, rising startups, and dynamic scaleups
Book someone they’ll still be quoting next year
“There were at least 500 people in the room. I’m pretty sure your speech made an impact and triggered a mindset shift for each and every one of them. Amazing 🙂”
Zeineb Mrabet
“Arguably the deepest talk of the entire conference. You could feel the energy in the room shift.”
Julian Farizi
“And then Matteo Cassese closed the show with his powerful stage presence, challenging us to rethink the future of work. “
Raissa Colonetti
“The first talk I’ll rewatch when the recordings are out is Matteo Cassese’s. Truly inspiring.”
Jan Behrens
“From my perspective it was the best session on the conference. Thanks for this inspiring content.”
Clemens Bauer
“It was a pleasure to see you speak! In a world of template frameworks and growth playbooks, it was refreshing to hear someone call the chaos! I’m sure it inspired and energized many!”
Balach Hussein
“Matteo Cassese you are such a pleasant and inspiring person. Let’s have a chat next time when we meet about Neuromancer and Rick Rubin. Thank you for being with us!”
Thomas Maas
It’s never just a keynote
Matteo goes above and beyond to make sure you audience gets the most value.
Before the conference
- Personally attend and interact with you in up to 3 briefing calls
- Post to his socials and his email list about your event
- Shoot a promotional reel for you
- Promote your event on podcasts
- Write a blog post
- Host a live coaching session for your audience
At the conference
- Be there early
- Attend all talks on the day he speaks
- Integrate insights from previous speakers into his talk
After the conference
- Ask-Me-Anything session for your audience (after the talk)
- Share full video of the talk on his socials
Transform your event with an unexpected ‘aha’ moment
Every Matteo Cassese keynote reveals the hidden patterns keeping your leaders stuck. And shows them how to break free. Choose the focus that fits your moment.
Questions event organizers ask before booking
About
Matteo Cassese is a Berlin-based international keynote speaker delivering leadership keynotes on AI readiness, confidence, and business storytelling to corporate audiences including Netflix, PwC, LinkedIn, and Heineken.
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What makes Matteo’s approach different from other keynote speakers?
Most speakers motivate. Matteo unsettles. Not to be provocative, to be honest.
Real change in how people lead doesn’t come from inspiration. It comes from a shift in how they see themselves.
Matteo uses mythology, psychology, and two decades of experience in startups and corporate to create that shift. On stage.
How do you customize the keynote for our audience and event?
I don’t deliver the same talk twice. Before every event I spend time understanding your industry, your audience’s specific challenge, and what you need them to feel and do differently when they leave the room.
That research shapes the examples, the stories, and the angle of attack. The core ideas stay the same. Everything around them changes.
Who books you, and what kind of events?
Conference organizers, L&D managers, and leadership teams at companies like Netflix, PwC, LinkedIn, Heineken, and ING.
Corporate leadership summits, technology conferences, startup events, and executive retreats.
Audiences from 50 to 5,000.
Industries from tech to finance to media.
What they share: they want their people to think differently, not just feel inspired.
Do you speak at events outside Berlin?
Yes. Based in Berlin, but the work takes me across Europe — including Hamburg, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Helsinki — the US, the Middle-East (Dubai) and Asia . Travel is handled as part of the booking and confirmed when we sign.
If you’re outside Europe, talk to me early. Some dates need more lead time than others.
What leadership topics do you speak about?
Five keynotes. Each one attacks a different reason leaders stop growing. AI readiness and identity. The difference between confidence and performance. What discomfort is actually telling you. The hidden pattern inside every crisis. And why storytelling is the skill most leaders think they have and almost none do.
What can our audience expect to walk away with?
Not a list of tips. Not a hype boost that fades by lunch. A reframe. A moment where something they thought they understood about leadership, confidence, or change becomes suddenly, uncomfortably different. Most people describe it the same way: they didn’t get new information. They got a new way of seeing what they already knew.
What support do you provide before and after the keynote?
Every engagement starts with a discovery call to understand your event, your audience, and the outcome you’re building toward.
I’ll review your program and align on the brief.
At the conference I’m present before my slot — not backstage, in the room.
After the keynote, attendees get access to follow-up resources.
And if you want to go deeper, coaching sessions are available.
How do I start the booking process?
Hit “Put your date on hold.” That’s not a commitment, it’s a conversation starter. You tell me the date, location, and what you’re building. I’ll let you know if I’m available and whether what you need is something I can do well. If it’s a fit, we move to a brief and a proposal. If it isn’t, I’ll refer a colleague that would be a better fit.