Senior leaders across industries are recognizing the challenge of keeping pace with rapid technological advancements. There's a growing realization that internal processes and structures must adapt to drive innovation in changing times. Visionary innovator and pioneer of the half trillion-dollar telemedicine industry Michael Gorton emphasizes the need for leaders to embrace risk-taking, empower employees, and leverage the entrepreneurial mindset. With expertise in Physics, Engineering, and Law, Gorton urges executives to apply this entrepreneurial spirit to achieve groundbreaking progress in their industries swiftly.
As Michael reminds us, success comes from innovating through failure and creating a collective mindset for success through any challenge.
“Helping over 100K entrepreneurs start, grow and profit, Michael shared practical insight into the Entrepreneur and CEO's journey, mentality, alongside his experience on the do's and don'ts in building a business. This was very well received by the executives, investors, and stakeholders at the event.”
Matt Vallin
Octopus Ventures
“If you get the opportunity to hear Michael Gorton speak, you enjoy it. He is a bona fide business success story, and someone who has not sought out, glitz and glamour to become wealthy. Rather, he's built real companies, made real change, and has an important story to share.”
Aaron Scott Young
Chairman, Laughlin Associates
“Michael is an authority on digital disruption at scale in healthcare and a highly engaging keynote speaker. Addressing an international audience, Michael shared his experiences building Teladoc and other businesses and revealed the profound challenges involved in bringing innovation to a stubbornly dysfunctional industry.”
Vernon Baxter
Vice President, Health HolonIQ
“Michael Gorton's talk was not only educational and enlightening but also profoundly motivating. I would highly recommend anyone interested in leadership for change to attend his talks and benefit from his wealth of knowledge and passion for positive change.”
Mandana Ahmadi
Founding CEO of Alena
"Michael Gorton is a Boundaryless innovator who makes the "impossible" possible. As a speaker, he is a captivating story-taler. With Michael, you LISTEN and ENJOY."
Patrick Esquerre
Founding CEO La Madeleine French Bakery
When Michael Gorton spoke for the Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council meetup, we hit our capacity limit weeks early. His talk was standing room only, and fully engaged to the very last minute. He uplifted us with his personal story and elevated the level of sophistication with cutting-edge insights and fine nuances of business growth. We bought his books, and he signed them right there! We look forward to him speaking again!
Jeannie Lewis
Host and Organizer, Entrepreneurs and Innovators Council
“We bring Michael in every year to speak to and inspire the Health Wildcatters' Companies. He always delivers an inspirational message.”
Hubert Zajicek, MD, MBA
CEO & Founder of Health Wildcatters
"I’m a military brat."
"I paid my own way through degrees in Engineering, Physics, and Law."
"I was robbed twice at gun point. During one of them, the robber pulled the trigger, and the gun did not fire. He went to another store after mine and killed the worker."
"When I was 12 years old, I decided I wanted to be the first man on Mars."
"I enjoy porters and stout beers and try the local beer wherever I am."
"After engineering school, I worked for the power company. It was the only job I ever had where I did not start the company."
"In 2000, Dr. Brooks and I brainstormed the idea for TelaDoc while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa."
"I constantly work to live by Kennedy’s words 'We choose to go to the Moon and do the other things, not because they are easy, but BECAUSE they are hard.'"
Tangible Takeaways from Michael
Signature Keynote #1
Corporate Innovation
Ignite Ideation through the Power of Entrepreneurial Disruption
With today’s pace of unprecedented technological advancement, corporate leaders face a palpable urgency to reassess internal structures and processes to keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape. Visionary CEO Michael Gorton, who is a trailblazer in the half-trillion-dollar telemedicine industry and a polymath with degrees in Physics, Engineering, and Law, inspires executives to embrace risk-taking and empower their teams with the entrepreneurial mindset.
With unparalleled expertise and boundless curiosity, Michael reveals the imperative of infusing organizations with the spirit of entrepreneurship that has historically driven groundbreaking progress. Through real-life examples, he highlights the pitfalls of innovation roadblocks, even for industry giants like Google, underscoring the urgency for immediate action. He shares his own narrative building Teladoc and pioneering the telemedicine industry that has created global effect and saved millions of lives, but the steps to getting there were not always easy.
The key takeaway? Entrepreneurs thrive through failure, leveraging it as a springboard for innovation and fostering a collective mindset for success, and it is a strategy that can be applied within corporate halls as well. Michael will help your audience understand how to navigate the disruptive forces shaping corporate innovation, and will compel them with an unwavering call to action.
TANGIBLE TAKEAWAYS
- Navigate Innovation Roadblocks: Equip executives with strategies to navigate innovation roadblocks and overcome challenges, drawing insights from real-life entrepreneurial examples and industry experiences.
- Embrace Risk-Taking: Inspire executives to embrace risk-taking within their organizations, recognizing it as a catalyst for innovation and growth in today's rapidly evolving landscape
- Empower Teams with Entrepreneurial Mindset: Encourage leaders to empower their teams with an entrepreneurial mindset, fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation, and resilience.
Signature Keynote #2
Calamistunity
Transforming Adversity into Opportunity
In environments where smart risks are celebrated and mistakes are viewed as lessons, true innovation flourishes. Visionary CEO Michael Gorton, a trailblazer in the half-trillion-dollar telemedicine industry, has forged such company cultures over four decades of leadership. In these organizations, open dialogue is not just encouraged but ingrained, fostering personal agency and a sense of psychological safety among employees. This foundation of trust ignites engagement, sparks ideation, and catalyzes collaboration.
Audiences witness firsthand the trials and triumphs of telemedicine's inception, including moments like the Surgeon General's acknowledgment of its pivotal role during the pandemic. Through compelling anecdotes, they realize the importance of persevering for impactful ideas. Attendees depart armed with actionable strategies to harness "Calamistunity" and a newfound appreciation for innovation, recognizing that even the most accomplished leaders have overcome formidable obstacles on their path to success.
TANGIBLE TAKEAWAYS
- Embrace Taking Smart Chances: Dare to step out of your comfort zone and take calculated risks. Recognize that these risks are opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Learn from Mistakes: Understand that making mistakes is a natural part of learning and growing. Instead of dwelling on them, use them as stepping stones to become better versions of yourself.
- Create an Open Environment: Foster an atmosphere where everyone's voice is heard and valued. By encouraging open dialogue and collaboration, you can build stronger relationships and achieve greater success together.
- Persist in Pursuing Your Dreams: Be inspired by stories of perseverance and determination. Even when faced with obstacles, stay true to your ideas and keep pushing forward. Remember that every setback is a chance to learn and come back stronger.
Additional Keynotes
- College Commencement — Inspirational Speech
- The History of Telemedicine and how to fix the US Healthcare System
- Near Death Experiences in Business and Adventure
- Broken Handoff — Building Startups and Execution of M&A Transactions
- Forefathers & Founding Fathers — How the Early Colonies influenced the Founding of the United States