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Michael’s book and talk was a living syllabus. In an hour he takes you through the art, passion, determination, and grit needed to be an entrepreneur in the arts and hospitality.  All the while he illustrates somewhat complex topics such as the customer journey, intellectual property issues, venture funding, real estate development and marketing.  This should be required reading for all business programs.

Wes Jackson, Director, Business Enterprises, Emerson College

My copy of the book came in the mail yesterday. I read the introduction and first chapter over breakfast and thought holy shit! Michael wrote a book that is true, insightful and authentically reads the way he talks! I read a bit more and laughed out loud again. I’ll probably finish reading it today, but I’ve already decided we’re going to adopt the book for several undergrad and graduate courses ASAP. We’re gonna sell a lot more books than the number I said I’d buy for your speaking event, which I’m super excited about.

Larry Miller, Director, Music Business Program, NYU Steinhardt

Michael Dorf is an engaging and insightful speaker. He has a wealth of entrepreneurial experience both with start-up and growth, and he is generous in sharing his hard-won knowledge with the students.

Janet Bercovitz, Dean, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado

Past Speaking Highlights

Billboard Music Conference
Canadian Music Week Conference
Citi Bank’s Emerging Restaurant Forum
CMJ Marathon
Conscious Capitalism New York Feature
Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference
CX Forum Atlanta
CX Forum Chicago
Emerson College
Fast Company Innovation Conference
Global Leadership Summit, The Times Center
Health+Wealth of Our Planet Watch
Inc 5000 Conference, Fireside chat with Paul Keegan
Keynote: Oregon Wine Symposium, Wine Entrepreneurship Watch
Leeds Business School, Univ. of Colorado
Luncheon Keynote: Wine and Spirits Wholesalers Association
Luncheon Keynote: BMW Executive Leadership Group on Teamwork
Mondo Music Conference, Fireside chat with Joan Osborne
Nashville Who Knew Series
New Music Seminar
New Paradigms: Powerhouse Models for Authentic Growth
New York Music Month Conference
NYU Business School
NYU Business School, Entertainment MBA Program
SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speakers Series
SXSW
Syracuse University, Music Business Program
Washington University Business School Commencement Address Watch
Worth Cities Watch
Worth Sustainability Summit
YM/WREA Luncheon Panel