Seth Dechtman, President of The Keynote Curators
Seth is the engine behind The Keynote Curators—a speaker strategist, creative collaborator, and your secret weapon in making events unforgettable. As a curator of keynotes for brands like Apple, Amazon, and Coca-Cola, Seth’s journey has been anything but ordinary. He’s been a paperboy, a global basketball camp director, and a door-to-door salesman—roles that taught him grit, hustle, humility, and the power of showing up with integrity. Those early experiences built the foundation for his relentless work ethic and people-first mindset, fueling the passion, precision, and heart he brings to every client partnership.
Seth has lived on four continents, speaks Spanish and Portuguese, and has traveled to more than 45 countries, bringing a distinctly global lens to every stage he helps shape. Known for his instinctive matchmaking, strategic thinking, and obsession with getting it right, he helps event professionals find the ideal speaker to match their message, mission, and momentum. His process is simple but powerful: consult, curate, deliver.
From securing top-tier talent like Magic Johnson, Richard Branson, and Manny Pacquiao, to managing every logistical detail before, during, and after the event, clients count on him to elevate the experience and make them look like rock stars. Think of him as a strategist with producer instincts and a partner who shows up like your most dependable friend—the kind who brings bold ideas, flawless logistics, and an unwavering commitment to getting it right. No exclusives. No fluff. Just speakers who move the needle and a curator who’s all in.
What puts a grin on his face? Epic keynotes, standing ovations, pizza, traveling, and doing everything and nothing with his family.
Choosing the right keynote speaker can mean the difference between basking in the glory of a memorable event or dealing with the negative consequences when something goes really wrong.
We can help with that.
What To Consider When Choosing A Speaker For Your Online Event
Having worked with event and conference planners for almost two decades, we know how important it is to get the right speaker so your event is engaging, inspiring and remembered for years to come.
We know how to:
In an industry populated by “healthy” egos, challenging speakers, demanding clients and impossible deadlines, The Keynote Curators are real pros. If you are looking for the right speaker for your important event, Seth has the resources, experience and temperament to make you look like a hero.
After you have met with your key stakeholders and determined your event’s direction and goals, we’ll review the presentation topics that support the theme to ensure your event strategy matches your business strategy.
We’ll double-check we’re clear on your internal message, the experience you are creating, as well as other important stuff like location, date, and budget.
Next, we reach into our world-class database and network to curate a list of recommendations.
We will be the main liaison between you and the talent so you don’t have to worry about the back and forth.
Finally, we take care of the speaker contract, scheduling the pre-event call with you and the talent, and double-checking all the details for a successful event.
Our job is to ensure that your audience is aligned, inspired and leaves wanting more!