Jacob Brown is one of the most electric voices rising in the world of professional speaking.

A former NFL athlete turned serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and transformational keynote speaker, Jacob has quickly become a go-to expert for companies and conferences that want to shift mindsets, build resilient leaders, and transform workplace culture.

Today, Jacob is a trusted keynote speaker for organizations like Intel, Meta, LinkedIn, UPS, General Motors, the Dallas Cowboys and many more. He’s delivered standing-ovation keynotes at top universities including Notre Dame, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America. Jacob is also the author of Fail Forward Mentality, a powerful book designed to help individuals and organizations break free from perfectionism, embrace resilience, and transform setbacks into growth.

His book is a natural extension of his message on stage, equipping readers with actionable tools to reframe failure and lead with courage. As co-founder of Varlo, a global athletic apparel brand, Jacob knows the entrepreneurial hustle. But it’s his work with executive teams, HR leaders, and frontline managers that sets him apart. His keynotes go beyond motivation - they activate change. Using humor, hard-earned wisdom, and practical frameworks, Jacob helps leaders unlock their teams' potential by transforming failure into strategy and adversity into alignment.

Whether guiding companies through burnout, broken culture, or leadership drift, Jacob equips audiences to embrace discomfort, lead with authenticity, and build failure-resilient organizations that thrive in uncertainty.

He lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and their four children. Offstage, you’ll find him cheering at basketball games, attending ballet recitals, or sneaking in a family vacation - always leading from the core.

Ready to connect? Text or call me @ 248-805-6093 or email me at jacob@failforwardbrown.com

For speaking inquiries: www.jakebrownspeaks.com

Jacob Brown

🔥 I help you to unlock your potential changing your life in 90 days.

I help leaders become the kind of leaders people want to follow.

I’m Coach Cas, a dad, Leadership & Executive Coach, and Founder of Bring the Best. After leading teams of over 100 people and managing €120M in P&L, I realised my purpose wasn’t just to grow businesses: it was to grow people.

Today, I work with ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs to build confidence, lead with courage, and create abundance in their lives and organisations. My clients include global names like McDonald’s, British American Tobacco, Kemira, Ecolab, HP Inc., Zamman, EMCO, ERTC, SNF, Axchem, Kurita-Aquachemie, and some national names like Casa Japonesa. Y-Concept Hotels, Imporquímica, Decisões & Soluções and Century21.

I’ve been recognised as a Top LinkedIn Voice in Personal Development and one of Brainz Magazine’s TOP 500 Global Leaders to Watch in 2025, with my insights featured in Forbes Founder, Brainz Magazine, The Journalist, and Icon Magazine.

Through my talks and coaching, I blend strategy with humanity - helping people overcome limiting beliefs, embrace authentic leadership, and find the courage to lead from the heart.

When I’m not coaching or speaking, you’ll find me in Setúbal, Portugal, with my son Prince, the reason behind my mission to change lives by creating abundance.

👉 Let’s connect if you’re ready to elevate your leadership and bring your best - every day.

🌐 bringthebest.pt
📧 cas@bringthebest.pt
🔗 linkedin.com/in/casimirodasilva
📞 +351 93 200 5624

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