Human Connection
Human Stories in the Age of AI
Robert X. Fogarty
The founder of Dear World shows organizations how to reconnect their people through storytelling — as AI reshapes everything about how we work.
Human Connection
Human Stories in the Age of AI
Robert X. Fogarty
The founder of Dear World shows organizations how to reconnect their people through storytelling — as AI reshapes everything about how we work.
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Why Robert X. Fogarty
The Speaker Who Turns Stories Into Transformation
Robert is the founder of Dear World — a storytelling and photography movement that has reached millions across more than 50 countries. He helps Fortune 500 companies, universities, and conferences reconnect their people through the power of human stories.
In the age of AI, his message has never been more relevant. Robert's keynotes are part performance, part workshop, and entirely unforgettable.
Speaking Fee
$50K – $100K
Best For
Corporate Events
Signature Topic
Human Connection
Based In
United States
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