The HYPE Career Ready Program combines inspirational speakers, unique learning experiences, and professional skills to help every student prepare for life after college.
Please note that HYPE sessions are only open to members of the Heidelberg community. To register to attend a HYPE keynote, email hype [at] heidelberg.edu no earlier than four weeks before the event.
Meet Daymond John
Known as an investor on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, Daymond John has elevated himself to a 21st century renaissance businessman, setting the standard of excellence in marketing, branding, and business. John got his start by creating the fashion line FUBU (For Us By Us). Now one of the most iconic urban fashion brands in the world, John developed FUBU from a mere concept into a $5 billion global fashion powerhouse. With expertise sought out by global organizations and Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, Dell and Pfizer, John now provides insight and consultation through his branding company, Shark Branding. In 2015, John was selected to be a Presidential Entrepreneurship Ambassador by President Barack Obama.