Matthew Luhn

Matthew Luhn is a former Disney Pixar creative leader whose work has shaped some of the most recognized animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, and Up. After a 30 year career in animation and story development, he now helps organizations use storytelling to connect, communicate, and lead more effectively.

A sought after keynote speaker and consultant, Matthew works with Fortune 1000 companies to translate Hollywood storytelling principles into practical tools for business success. His engaging presentations blend personal stories, creative insight, and actionable techniques that audiences can apply immediately.

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From Disney Pixar to Business Storytelling

Matthew Luhn spent three decades at Disney and Pixar, contributing to and helping shape films such as Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Cars, Up, and Ratatouille. Over time, he grew from animator to a key contributor in Pixar’s story development process, eventually taking on a leadership role guiding storytelling across major projects.

His career began early, leaving art school at 19 to work on The Simpsons before being recruited to Pixar. There, he worked closely within one of the most respected creative environments in the world, collaborating on films that defined modern animation.

Helping Companies Tell Better Stories

After his film career, Matthew transitioned into working with businesses that wanted to strengthen their communication and brand storytelling. He is the author of The Best Story Wins and has advised companies including Charles Schwab and Adidas.

Today, he delivers keynote presentations and workshops for leading organizations such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Procter and Gamble. His sessions focus on clear, actionable storytelling techniques that help teams communicate ideas, simplify complex messages, and connect with audiences more effectively.

Matthew also continues his creative work in film, writing and directing the multi award winning animated short Sprite Fright.

To hire Matthew Luhn for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Matthew Luhn is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

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The cost to book Matthew Luhn depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Matthew Luhn’s speaking fee starts at $30,500. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

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Matthew Luhn gives audiences a practical and energizing look at storytelling, creativity, and innovation. Drawing from his experience helping create some of Pixar’s most memorable films, he shares clear ways to use story to connect with people, strengthen ideas, and approach new technology and creative work with confidence.

Common keynote themes include: storytelling for business, AI and creativity, innovation, workplace creativity, communication, trust, and building cultures that support new ideas.

AI and Storytelling

How can teams use AI to support creativity while keeping great storytelling at the center?

In this talk, Matthew Luhn explores how AI can be used as a tool, copilot, and muse to generate ideas and shape stories across entertainment, business, and beyond. Grounded in his experience working through major shifts in technology, he shows audiences how new tools can support creative thinking without replacing human imagination. He also shares practical ways to connect technology with story so ideas become more memorable and meaningful.

• Use AI as a tool to spark ideas and support the creative process
• Keep human creativity and innovation at the center of storytelling
• Bridge the gap between new technology and clear, memorable stories

This speech is ideal for teams exploring AI, innovation leaders, marketers, and organizations looking to use new technology with purpose and creativity.

Storytelling for Business

Strong stories help people connect, engage, and remember what matters most.

Matthew shows why storytelling is a critical business skill for connecting with audiences, motivating teams, and leading with clarity. Using lessons from his work developing blockbuster films, he offers practical strategies for creating emotional connection and helping messages land more effectively. The result is a clearer path to communication that resonates and leaves a lasting impression.

• Build stronger emotional connection with audiences
• Use story to motivate, lead, and communicate more effectively
• Shape messages around one clear and unforgettable selling point

This speech is ideal for corporate leaders, sales teams, marketers, communicators, and organizations that want their message to connect more deeply.

Inspiring Creativity in the Workplace

Creative cultures grow when people feel safe to share ideas, take risks, and communicate honestly.

In this action-oriented talk, Matthew focuses on what it takes to build a workplace culture that encourages innovation and supports new ideas. Drawing from his experience helping build Pixar’s creative culture, he shares strategies for embracing fear and failing as part of the creative process. He also explains how authentic communication, strong relationships, and trust help teams do better creative work together.

• Create a culture that encourages and nurtures new ideas
• Embrace fear and failing as part of innovation and growth
• Build trust through authentic communication and stronger relationships

This speech is ideal for business leaders, people managers, creative teams, and organizations focused on innovation, culture, and collaboration.

Closing Takeaway

Across every topic, Matthew Luhn brings audiences back to one clear idea: great storytelling, creative culture, and thoughtful use of new tools can help people communicate better, generate stronger ideas, and create work that truly connects.