GenGuru
David and Jonah Stillman are a father-son team illuminating how the multi-generational workforce clicks and clashes in today’s marketplace.
GenGuru Booking & Availability
Speaking fees, availability and booking details for corporate events, keynotes and private appearances.
How do I book GenGuru for a corporate event?
Use the Check Availability form above to send your proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. The Mollie Plotkin Group will follow up with availability and next steps.
What is GenGuru’s speaking fee?
GenGuru’s current speaking fee starts at $30,000. Final pricing can vary by date, location, event format and scope of the appearance.
Is GenGuru available for my event date?
Submit your proposed date and event details and the Mollie Plotkin Group will confirm current availability.
Who is GenGuru’s booking agent?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about booking GenGuru.
What types of events can GenGuru be booked for?
Corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events and virtual programs may be available depending on the engagement.
GenGuru Keynote Topics & Programs
GenGuru speaks on business, change management, corporate culture, disruption, employee engagement and growth through keynote presentations and related programs. Additional themes are also available.
David and Jonah bring high-energy, informative, entertaining, and actionable keynotes and workshops to every audience they speak with. Even more, they pride themselves on customizing their programs to each industry and audience. They achieve this detailed customization through proprietary research and a thorough intake process to ensure they are not just meeting your expectations, but exceeding them! At larger scale conferences, they can even incorporate data from specific companies in the audience. If you would like to discuss tailoring David and Jonah’s keynote to your audience, schedule a Zoom call with GenGuru and the MPG team.
Keynote Options
You can hire GenGuru together, or book either David and Jonah individually. The suggested speaking topics below are available as 30 to 90-minute keynotes or as a half-day workshop.
Generations 2.0
You may think you know the generations, but the Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials are all carving out new territory as they evolve. Now here comes the latest twist— Generation Z. Even if your organization was able to bridge generational gaps in the past, the arrival of Gen Z in the workforce and marketplace just rearranged the puzzle pieces.
In Generations 2.0 you will learn:
- Where all the generations are in their careers today.
- What each generation needs to be successful.
- What it takes to connect with each generation of consumers.
- The biggest generational issues for leaders, managers, individuals, and marketers.
Generational insights are focused on three distinct areas:
- Workplace: Recruiting, retaining, and communicating with four generations
- Marketplace: Customer service and sales for four generations
- Giving: How to attract and retain four generations of donors and volunteers
Hello, My Name is Gen Z
Believe it or not…there’s life after the Millennial generation. A new generation is impacting our workplace and not enough leaders are paying attention! Is your organization ready for Gen Z? The leading edge of Gen Z is already well into their 20s. But they differ greatly from Millennials, which means your recruitment, retention, and management strategies need to change.
This dynamic keynote gives audiences fresh insights based on national studies of Gen Z’s workplace attitudes, interviews with hundreds of CEOs, cutting-edge case studies, and insights from Gen Zers themselves.
In Hello My Name is Gen Z you will learn:
- What factors make Generation Z unique?
- What influences have shaped this dynamic generation?
- Gen Z’s expectations for a career.
- How you recruit, retain, and manage Gen Z
- The distinct differences between Millennials and Gen Z
Make Way for the Gen Z Consumer
Does Gen Z shop online? In-store? What drives their loyalty as customers? These questions and more need to be addressed as the newest generation of customers pull out their wallets.
Gen Z has disposable income to spend, but only if marketers can connect with them. More than their own disposable funds, Gen Z’s influence on family spending is the highest it’s ever been. If brands want to find success in the future, then understanding the Gen Z customer is paramount.
Based on national studies, insights from focus groups, and working with some of the world’s top brands, find out what it takes to connect with, sell to, and retain the Gen Z customer.
In Make Way for the Gen Z Consumer you will learn:
- How the Gen Z consumer is different from the other generations.
- How different social media platforms connect with different Gen Z consumers.
- About the phigital landscape – where Gen Z sees no line between physical and digital.
- The difference between a digital pioneer and a digital native.
- What brands are connecting best with the customers of the future.
Breakouts
What Celebrities & Thought Leaders Want to Know About Gen Z
What did Oprah, Mark Cuban, Arianna Huffington, Ashton Kutcher, Seth Rogan, and the CEOs of Nike, Coke, Zappos, Uber (and many more) want to know?
David and Jonah have interviewed a multitude of celebrities and top business leaders about what’s on their minds when it comes to the newest generation. The celebs chose the questions, and they ran the surveys. The results are informative, engaging, and insightful. Even better, this breakout is interactive as audiences get to choose the celebrity questions, see the results, and discuss the implications!
Generations Fireside Chat
This fireside chat takes Q&A to a deeper and more customized level. In this ask-the-author session, smaller groups can gather to take a deeper dive into what they want to know most. From Baby Boomers retiring and sandwiched Gen Xers to Millennials labeled as “entitled” and Gen Z’s side hustles — no topic is off limits. Participants can ask questions or share insights that are top of mind as David and/or Jonah Stillman present relevant quantitative and qualitative data, tell stories, and share best practices.
**Please note, breakouts are not stand-alone options and are only available in addition to a keynote/workshop. For customized breakouts, contact us.
GenGuru Biography & Credentials
Did you know? In the workplace:
- 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age every day.
- 79% of Gen X say they feel forgotten in the workplace.
- 49% of Millennials want to work fully remote.
- 86% of Gen Z prefer face-to-face communication in their job.
In the marketplace:
- Baby Boomers hold 51% of all wealth in the US.
- 54% of Gen X consumers feel overlooked by brands and marketers.
- 80% of Millennials trust influencers.
- 84% of Gen Z say that their favorite brand treats them like an individual.
Where’d this data come from?
These statistics came from David and Jonah Stillman, the father-son keynote speaking duo that comprise GenGuru. Together, they use their multi-generational bond, and continuous research, to spur organizational growth by sharing generational insights with companies worldwide. GenGuru is available to be booked for corporate and private events. They are well-known for their keynote and motivational speaking. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about GenGuru’s fees.
Want to book GenGuru for an event?
Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at 215-995-0905 to book GenGuru for a keynote speech, corporate event, leadership program, workshop, fireside chat, virtual appearance, or other private or professional event.
Our team will help confirm GenGuru’s availability, speaking fee, travel requirements, and fit for your audience. To start the booking process, please share your event date, location, audience size, event format, and the type of presentation you are looking for.
The Mollie Plotkin Group is a full-service keynote speaker agency and entertainment bureau that helps organizations secure keynote speakers, entertainers, athletes, celebrities, and thought leaders for corporate meetings, conferences, fundraisers, and special events.
Who is GenGuru?
GenGuru is a boutique management consulting firm that provides insights on how best to connect with Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials – and the newest generation – Gen Z! Together, bestselling authors David and Jonah Stillman team up to give key data that will help you better sell and market to five generations of consumers as well as navigate today’s multi-generational workplace. Through research, case studies, and personal stories, David and Jonah will show first-hand how generational gaps are impacting your business.
David Stillman – Gen Xer
David Stillman brings 25 years of experience in generational research and consulting to business executives, politicians, and the media. He’s the co-author of notable best-sellers When Generations Collide, The M-Factor, and Gen Z @ Work. His insights have been featured in TIME, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and USA Today as well as on CNN, MSNBC, and the Today Show. Recognized as one of The Business Journal’s “200 to Watch,” David’s expertise shines when communicating the dynamics between generations and how to bridge their gaps.
Jonah Stillman – Gen Zer
Since retiring from the US national snowboarding circuit to pursue working with his dad, Jonah Stillman has established himself as a renowned speaker and generational expert. He has traveled globally to provide insights on Generation Z to some of the world’s most influential brands, including the NFL, Gatorade, 3M, and Microsoft. He regularly fields original research and co-authored Gen Z @ Work. His expertise has also been featured by leading media outlets such as The New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, CBS, Fast Company, MSNBC, and TIME. Nothing beats learning about a new generation directly from the source.
