Why Ken LaVan Should Be Your Next Keynote Speaker: Innovation, Impact, and Entrepreneurial Excellence
Keynote speeches aren’t just about delivering a nice speech during an event. A keynote speech is an opportunity to inspire your audience with real-world innovation, practical leadership, and a powerful entrepreneurial story — Ken LaVan is who you want on your stage.
Who Is Ken LaVan?
Ken LaVan is a renowned American entrepreneur, innovator, and thought leader whose career spans over two decades of groundbreaking achievements. He is best known for founding and growing Disability Help Group and Veterans Help Group — two of the largest disability advocacy organizations in the country — and for pioneering the use of AI-driven processes in the legal and disability claims industry.
Ken has founded more than 15 companies and successfully sold over 10. His businesses have provided outsourced services to Fortune 500 companies and major U.S. law firms, and his patented software systems have revolutionized claims processing, lead generation, and business automation.
With an impressive track record of scaling EBITDA 5X and overseeing strategic acquisitions, integrations, and exits, Ken brings a rare combination of visionary thinking and executional excellence that captivates audiences across industries.
Ken is an expert in his field. Companies choose Ken to deliver their keynote speeches because of his unwavering ability to deliver compelling, insightful and inspiring speeches that leave a lasting impression on their audience.
Why Ken LaVan Is the Perfect Keynote Speaker for Your Event
1. Real-World Innovation and Tech Disruption
Ken doesn’t just talking about innovation — he’s done it. His patented technologies and application of AI in the legal and healthcare sectors have helped hundreds of thousands of people access benefits and healthcare.
Ken knows that keynote speeches serve as the cornerstone of events. As a keynote speaker, he shares powerful insights into scalable innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation that resonate with both executives and startup teams.
2. Proven Entrepreneurial Success
Ken’s entrepreneurial journey — launching, scaling, and exiting multiple businesses — provides invaluable lessons for business leaders, founders, and corporate strategists. His story is rich with practical takeaways on growth strategies, resilience, team building, and leadership during change.
3. Authority and Experience You Can Trust
With degrees in law and accounting, experience as a CEO, and recognition from IBM as a mid-market innovator, Ken combines legal, financial, and strategic insight in a way few others can. His experience spans startups to enterprise-level solutions, making him relevant across industries and organizational sizes.
4. Captivating Storytelling and Authentic Inspiration
Ken’s journey — from law school to innovator, from baseball team captain to industry leader — is deeply inspiring. His keynote speaking style is authentic, relatable, and energizing, blending humor, insight, and action-oriented advice that leaves audiences motivated and equipped to innovate.
Ideal Keynote Speaking Events for Ken LaVan
- Business & Innovation Conferences
- Corporate Retreats & Leadership Summits
- Entrepreneurship & Tech Events
- Legal Industry Events
- AI and Automation Forums
- Healthcare and Disability Advocacy Conferences
Recent Keynote Speaking Topics Include:
- From Startup to 8-Figure Exit: Scaling Businesses That Make a Difference
- AI in Business: Real-World Lessons from the Legal and Healthcare Fields
- Disruption, Growth & Exit: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook
- Innovation in Service Delivery: Lessons from Fortune 500 Partnerships
- Automating the Impossible: How Tech Transforms People-First Industries
- Building Resilient, Impact-Driven Organizations
Book Ken LaVan to be Your Keynote Speaker at your Next Event
Ken LaVan’s experience, energy, and insights make him a game-changing keynote speaker for any organization looking to future-proof its business, inspire its leadership team, or energize a room full of ambitious entrepreneurs.
Let your audience learn from someone who’s been there, built that, and still innovates daily.
👉 To inquire about booking Ken LaVan as a keynote speaker for your next event, workshop, or conference, contact us today.