Presentations and Content for Seminars and Events
Hi, I'm Scot MacTaggart— I've been a founder, a consultant, a mentor, advisor and coach, and now I empower startups and new product innovators to take their bold ideas and help them to go to market faster than they would on their own. The talks and activities I've developed on entrepreneurship, customer discovery, sales and marketing have earned excellent reviews from attendees at classes, seminars and workshops.
With over 20 years of innovation leadership, demonstrated in a multitude of ways from my own successes to those of my clients and employers, I bring a useful mindsets and frameworks, along with a humorous and enthusiastic edge that energizes audiences.
Why Hire Me?
• Track Record: With thousands of hours logged behind microphones over 25 years of experience in various roles (speaker, moderator, podcaster, panelist, media guest, workshop lead and organizer) around the United States, I'm comfortable in bringing a combination of subject matter expertise, strategic management perspective, and human interest to your event.
• Broad Collection of Topics: As an executive, entrepreneur, consultant, coach, advisor, investor and influencer, I have collected a wide array of experiences in topics from product management, cybersecurity, AI, data operations, marketing, sales, performance coaching and leadership development.
• A Warm, Human Touch: My audiences have spanned from young students to senior executives, and I've served in companies of every size from two-person startups to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Organizers and audience members often mention my warm and relatable style as their favorite aspect of my appearances.
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Speaking & Presentations
- Keynote speeches on sales, marketing, product strategy, entrepreneurship and personal branding
- Custom presentations tailored to macro trends
- Motivational talks focused on developing and using the skills needed to thrive in complex environments
- Simplifications of complex concepts
Workshops & Training Sessions
- Interactive workshops on product management, customer discovery, and go-to-market strategies
- Sales and marketing training for teams and individuals
- Pitch delivery workshops and coaching sessions to develop good habits
- Digital marketing deep dives: SEO, social media, and email marketing best practices
- Leadership and team-building exercises for high-performance cultures
Panel & Event Facilitation
- Expert panel moderation with audience engagement
- Fireside chat hosting with industry leaders and innovators
- Facilitating Q&A sessions, ensuring insightful discussions
- Podcast, webinar and livestream event support
Event Strategy & Program Development
- Project management including venue selection, booking, decor and technical requirements
- Designing event agendas focused on actionable insights
- Curating speaker lineups aligned with event themes
- Developing audience engagement strategies (live polls, interactive sessions, etc.)
- Post-event follow-up strategies, including newsletters and content recaps
Brand & Audience Engagement
- Representing brands as a speaker or moderator at industry events
- Hosting webinars and virtual summits with dynamic content
- Leveraging event appearances for social media and digital content amplification
