Speaking
Bring the blueprint to your stage.
Clay Cyprien speaks to founders, campuses, civic leaders, and teams about building ecosystems designed to last a hundred years — not a funding cycle.
Request Clay to speakEcosystem Building
How nine independent entities become one interlocking system — and how any community can map its own.
Plan It · Create It · Develop It
The three-phase framework at the center of Build the Blueprint, taught live with real case studies.
Institutions That Outlast You
Designing ownership, governance, and succession so the work survives past its founder.
The Underestimated Founder
Building with constrained capital, community capital, and long-horizon strategy.
Speaking FAQ
Booking questions, answered.
What topics does Clay Cyprien speak on?
Clay speaks on ecosystem building, the Plan It · Create It · Develop It framework, community-owned infrastructure, entrepreneurship for underestimated founders, and building institutions designed to outlast their founders.
What types of events does Clay Cyprien accept?
Keynotes, conference main-stage sessions, university and campus programs, corporate leadership summits, nonprofit convenings, panels, and fireside chats. Both in-person and virtual engagements are considered.
How far in advance should we book a speaking engagement?
We recommend submitting a request at least 8 to 12 weeks before your event date. Shorter timelines are sometimes possible for virtual sessions.
How do I request Clay Cyprien for a speaking engagement?
Submit an inquiry through the contact form on buildtheblueprintbook.com and select "Speaking request," or email speaking@checkkdahustle.com with your event date, audience, format, and location.
Is there a speaking fee?
Fees vary by event format, audience size, travel, and organization type. Reduced and pro bono rates are reserved for community organizations and youth programs. Details are shared after we review your request.