Sasha Strauss
Riveting MBA Professor that Keynotes Worldwide on Brand Strategy
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Sasha's presentation was terrific. His energy and obvious passion for his topic are contagious. High recommend him.
EO - Denver
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Clients, agencies, media and academic institutions call upon Sasha Strauss' award-winning forums worldwide; from Romania to China, Switzerland to Mexico. Media channels like National Public Radio (NPR), Forbes and The Wall Street Journal regularly seek his expertise on branding everything from presidential candidates to innovative start-ups and Fortune 500s. He has keynoted with speakers such as Magic Johnson, Tony Hsieh, Frank Gehry, Biz Stone and Simon Sinek.
With over 17 years in strategic brand development, Mr. Strauss has built brands at the worlds leading advertising, PR, marketing and branding agencies.
In 2006, Mr. Strauss founded Innovation Protocol, a brand strategy consulting firm that exclusively serves innovators. As the Managing Director, Mr. Strauss leads a team of 30 strategy consultants that serve clients such as Warner Bros, Johnson & Johnson, Korn/Ferry International, ADP, Evite and PayPal. Innovation Protocol also allocates 10% of the company's brand development services to non-profits, with millions of dollars in pro-bono work being delivered since the firms founding.
When not supporting Innovation Protocols international clientele, Mr. Strauss teaches graduate brand strategy at USCs Marshall School of Business and Annenberg School for Communication. On the other side of town at UCLAs Anderson School of Management, Mr. Strauss is an Executive in Residence, coaching EMBAs in corporate and professional brand development. Mr. Strauss also guest lectures at preeminent graduate programs such as MIT Sloan and The Johnson School at Cornell.
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Sasha's presentation was terrific. His energy and obvious passion for his topic are contagious. High recommend him.
EO - Denver
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Sasha is not only knowledgable about his subject, he has a special ability to deliver his message in a way that is fun and impactful. He has a tremendous energy that is quickly transferred into the audience. You will not only feel enrich with solid knowledge but actually motivated to take action.
EO - Multiple Events in 2011
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I've seen Sasha enter a stage and breathe life into rooms that contain glazy eyed audiences that have just sat through hours of prior speakers. It does not matter who is speaking before or after Sasha, Sasha is always the one people are talking about when they leave the room.
Sasha is as skilled with his ideas and communication off the cuff as most are with scripted presentations. This allows him to be immensely adaptable to real time circumstances and to have a unique custom tailored relevancy. His speaking style and presence command attention on their own but it is his uniquely brilliant perspective and mastery of his topics that keeps everyone so dialed in to every word he speaks. I would never even take the time to write a review for anybody else. That's how good he is.
EO - Multiple Events in 2010 and 2011
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His ability to engage an audience is incredible, I have not found a speaker that could engage and captivate my attention for such a period. His style and knowledge base is something that you will gain from, I look forward to the next time I hear him speak.
Santa Barbara 2011
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Most speakers don't have the ability to capture an audience of business owners the way I have seen Sasha do it. Not only is the material interesting and engaging but the way Sasha delivers a speech is like nothing I have ever heard before. I have heard good speakers with OK material and I have heard OK speakers with good material but its rare to get both and each time it has been consistently refreshing while at the same time thought provoking. If you have not heard him speak, I would highly recommend it.
Several Times over the last year
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He is an interesting & intelligent person w/ a wealth of experience in Brand Creation. He is engaging w/ his use of multi-media & weaving the pertinent information of the presentation into a story that captures the audience.
2011 Santa Barbara
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Sasha is one of the most entertaining, insightful, likable speakers I have had the pleasure of watching and learning from. He is a great story teller and teacher... looking forward to learning from him again soon.
I have heard Sasha speak many times
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Sasha is able to speak very intelligently about branding in the modern age of social media. He has a unique talent for making his talks fun and thought provoking.
EO 24
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He was energetic, informative, funny and enlightening. Very dynamic speaker who made me even more excited about my business and bringing what I believe in forward to the world through marketing.
Chai Society -- Jews for Judaism
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Sasha Strauss gave a riveting talk. He shares stunning facts about our world and how the system works pared with strategies to get you where you want to go. He has proven repeatedly the "how" to create in detail ones defining moments in their company or self. Alan Kay had said, "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." After hearing Sasha's talk I now believe the best way to predict the future is to define it. Sasha speaks with passion, clarity and intellect. It is crystal clear why the leading companies in the world spend considerable sums for the strategical focus Sasha applies to Branding their companies.. The proof is always in the pudding as I am already booking my first meeting with Innovation Protocol.
~ Adam Press
Nov. 9, 2011 - Chai Society Lunch
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Sasha is one of the most animated and passionate speakers that I have heard in a long time. I truly benefited from his insight and experience.
November 9, 2011 - Chai Society Lunch
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Sasha's presentation was extremely informative and enlightening. He made me think deeply about how I can be more effective in delivering a message in order to receive the desired recognition. Sasha's delivery of his message was energetic and captivating. Best of all, he knows how to get his points across effectively and in a short amount of time.
November 9, 2011
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Sasha's presentation was the most convincing argument on the power of social media that I have heard. I enjoyed both the well presented content as well as Sasha's energetic and entertaining delivery. It was clear that Sasha may be in the minority of people who both understand the power of social media, as well as how social media can be effectively captured and utilized.
Tuesday October 25th Thunderbird School of Global Management
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I enjoyed hearing Shasha describe how he discovered what it is that he is most passionate about. His energy and honesty made me want to take action in my own life. I'm glad I had the opportunity to hear him talk.
Paul Merage School of Business, UC Irvine - Halloween 2011
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Engaging, bold and fun. Sasha loves what he does and just wants the same for everyone else.
UC Irvine, Merage School of Business - Halloween
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Sasha was very enthusiastic about his work, studies and life. He is a very genuine speaker, and implored the audience to do what is right for them (and not what anyone else expects). Very enjoyable.
University of California Irvine October 31, 2011
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Professor Strauss gave a high energy presentation that made me look at myself and life from another angle: who am I and what makes me unique? It was a pleasure to sit and listen to him speak for over two hours, which is more than I can say about many other professors and their lectures. Of course, this presentation was held on Halloween and Professor Strauss came dressed for the occasion as Hobbes, Calvin's imaginary, level-headed best friend (although it was really a tiger costume and not Hobbes, but I digress). His costume added an additional layer to the commitment to his own brand: the Sasha Strauss brand.
University of California Irvine October 31, 2011
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Mr. Strauss scope and in-depth analysis of personal brand management provides his audience with the necessary tools to distinguish themselves from the crowd. His ability to explain the importance of mundane social websites is priceless. His energy and enthusiasm for the subject matter makes the talk exciting and informative.
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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This refreshing presentation was very animated, almost theatrical. The kind of teaching that keeps you engaged, craving more, and eager to put the teachings into practice. Not only does his message emphasize the utilities of branding and social media, but it instills an inner confidence in defining and owning who you are, your personal brand. Thunderbird needs more professors and speakers like this!
10/25/2011 Thunderbird School of Global Management
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Sasha's energy, honesty, humor and insightful dissemination of industry knowledge were the defining characteristics of his presentation at Thunderbird. He left the audience inspired to ponder new perspectives about each topic that he covered. I would highly recommend the opportunity to attend one of Sasha's presentations to anyone I know.
Thunderbird School of Global Management
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