A speaker proving
‍the fallacy of impossible.

Mick Ebeling is a globally recognized social entrepreneur, author, and innovator named one of Fortune’s Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders. As the founder of Not Impossible Labs, he scales low-cost, life-changing technology to solve complex physical limitations, translating his real-world breakthroughs into high-impact corporate keynotes.

- 3-time TIME Best Inventions Recipient: Mick has spearheaded the development of three separate TIME Best Inventions—the EyeWriter, Bento, and Music: Not Impossible—marking a rare trifecta of recognition for his work in social impact innovation.

- Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award: Honored for his international humanitarian efforts, including founding the world's first 3D-printing prosthetic lab in war-torn South Sudan.

- MoMA Permanent Collection: Recognized for the EyeWriter, an open-source device allowing paralyzed individuals to write and draw using only eye movements.

- Bestselling Author & Filmmaker: Author of "Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn't Be Done," leveraging a deep cinematic production background to deliver world-class mainstage storytelling.

Mick Ebeling brings the receipts in the form of world-changing results. As the only person to win three TIME Best Inventions titles, he doesn't narrate other people's successes; he dissects his own. He puts the hard-won lessons of his trade right in front of you, turning a keynote into a master class in execution.

- Mick walks you through the inventions he’s actually made. Mick uses the breakthroughs he pioneered—the EyeWriter, Music: Not Impossible, and Bento—to show exactly how he solved problems that experts said couldn't be fixed. He doesn't just talk about innovation; he shows you the actual path from a "crazy idea" to a finished product.

- He makes tech feel like a tool, not a mystery. Whether it’s his newest projects using AI or advanced engineering, Mick strips away the scary buzzwords. He shows your team how to use the latest technologies to fix the specific, daily roadblocks that slow your company down.

- He gets departments talking to each other. Mick shares a simple way of working that forces different teams to stop protecting their own turf and start finishing projects faster than the competition.

- He makes the work feel worth it. When people see how their skills can actually change a life, they don't just work harder—they stay. He helps turn "the daily grind" into a mission that keeps your best people from leaving.

Mick Ebeling is different because he doesn't just analyze other companies' case studies—he actually creates his own. Instead of recycling static stories or relying on a single past achievement, Mick actively invents real-world technology solutions, continually generating fresh, field-tested case studies that prove his innovation frameworks work.

- Active Creator vs. Passive Observer → Most speakers repackage third-party corporate research. Mick shares firsthand operational insights from building his own patented, award-winning technologies like Project Daniel and Bento.

- Continuous Innovation vs. Single Milestones → Rather than building a speaking career around one historic moment from years ago, Mick's social innovation lab is constantly developing new projects, keeping his content entirely current.

- Field-Tested Reality vs. Theoretical Concepts → He delivers practical, real-world blueprints tested under extreme conditions, not abstract academic theories that only sound good on a slide deck.

Rather than treating AI as a standalone topic, Mick treats it as a tool to solve specific, high-stakes problems. He anchors his keynotes in real-world results, showing that technology is only valuable when it practically conquers a challenge that was previously considered impossible.

- Outcome-First, Tech-Second → While many presentations focus on the mechanics of how AI works, Mick focuses on what it actually achieves. He shows how it can restore a person's ability to communicate or eat, keeping the audience on the human impact rather than the technical hype.

- A Practical Tool, Not a Magic Trick → He demonstrates how to combine AI with physical hardware and design to fix real operational bottlenecks, proving that the most effective innovation comes from pairing new data models with boots-on-the-ground execution.

- Replacing Anxiety with Action → He cuts through the corporate panic around AI by helping teams look past the buzzwords and pinpoint exactly where technology can clear roadblocks — turning uncertainty into a clear path for growth.

Mick Ebeling’s keynote is about replacing "analysis paralysis" with action. He uses his history of building record-breaking inventions to prove that most "impossible" barriers are actually just psychological traps that cause companies to quit too early. He provides a roadmap for turning a big idea into a finished product, even when the budget or expertise isn't there yet.To initiate a Build partnership, utilize the contact form on this page to submit a clear description of the human problem your organization is trying to solve. The engineering team directly reviews all incoming inquiries based on the urgency of the barrier and the failure of existing market options.Yes, and the vast majority of Not Impossible's corporate partners do not operate in the technology space. Healthcare networks, financial institutions, consumer food brands, entertainment companies, and government bodies have all successfully engaged Not Impossible Labs, the Institute, and Mick Ebeling as a mainstage speaker.

- Rethinking What's Possible → Mick shows how many business tools we rely on today were once laughed off as impossible. He helps teams reset their sense of what's actually doable right now.

- Spotting Real Barriers vs. Excuses → He shares a simple way to tell the difference between a project that truly can't be done and one that's just stuck behind red tape or old thinking.

- Getting to the Finish Line Faster → Instead of waiting for perfect conditions, Mick shows teams how to move forward with whatever tools they have — and how to shift a company's culture so bold ideas actually get funded, tested, and shipped.

Mick Ebeling helps companies survive disruption by teaching teams to think like industry outsiders and assemble radically diverse talent profiles. His presentations provide established organizations with the mindsets required to challenge long-standing assumptions, match the speed of agile startups, and maintain a dominant market edge.

- Don't Get Comfortable → Pushes teams to question the habits and assumptions that feel safe but leave the company open to surprises and competitors.

- Team Up With Unlikely People → Shows how mixing in outside or unexpected voices leads to solutions a seasoned team would overlook.

- Ask the Dumb Questions → Demonstrates how challenging "obvious" expert assumptions uncovers opportunities everyone else missed.

Yes. Mick Ebeling is one of the only keynote speakers on the global circuit with a purpose-built, corporate workshop arm—the Not Impossible Institute—explicitly engineered to translate mainstage keynote inspiration into immediate corporate action on the exact same day.

- One Day, Start to Finish → Mick delivers the mainstage keynote and moves straight into a breakout session with your team. This keeps the energy high and makes sure the ideas from the stage don't get lost — they get put to work right away.

- Applying the Blueprint → Workshop participants take their real, everyday work problems and run them through Mick's Dream, Develop, Deploy process. It's a hands-on way to stop staring at what's in the way and start finding a way around it.

- A Plan to Start Monday → Teams skip the "what-if" scenarios and focus on their actual projects. They leave the room with a list of practical, low-cost experiments they can start immediately to get their ideas moving.

Booking Mick Ebeling starts with a direct inquiry to check his availability against his lab’s R&D schedule. Fees are all-inclusive of his preparation and vary based on the location and whether you are adding a hands-on workshop.

- A talk built for your specific goals: Mick doesn’t do "canned" speeches. Every booking includes a consultation call to ensure the keynote hits your specific objectives—whether that’s speeding up internal innovation or improving employee retention.

- Complete Speaker & AV Kits: To make your job easier, we provide an in-depth kit including all biography materials, headshots, and a full technical AV rundown. This ensures your marketing team and stage crew have everything they need to be ready on day one.

- Fits any room: He is equally comfortable on a stadium stage for thousands or in a quiet boardroom with a dozen executives.

- Hands-off logistics: His team coordinates the travel and technical details directly with your planners to keep the administrative work off your plate.