Biography

Shane Feldman believes community is the answer to every question and the solution to every problem.

Recognized by the White House, the Prime Minister of Canada, and the United Nations and named one of North America’s Top 40 Under 40 LGBTQ+ Leaders, Shane Feldman helps leading brands optimize team culture, leadership, employee engagement, and retention. He has been featured by Oprah, Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine, and is the subject of a TV series from A&E.

In this digital age of distraction and disconnection, our leaders face a community crisis spanning all generations. Shane Feldman has researched community leadership on the ground across more than 100 cities, towns, and villages across 6 continents, uncovering universal strategies that help leaders create engaged communities.

Shane’s “Leadership Passport” framework helps companies cultivate a work environment centered around community, enabling individuals and teams to perform at their highest levels. As one of the most in-demand speakers in America, Shane has worked with dynamic brands including Disney, Google, TD Bank, T-Mobile, Kaiser Permanente and Mercedes-Benz. 

In this new age, brands are struggling to optimize team culture, leadership, engagement and retention. Through his firsthand experiences traveling the globe and spearheading the world’s largest millennial-led movement, COUNT ME IN, Shane has decoded frameworks that help leaders build better relationships, and better workplaces. 

Since its founding in 2011, COUNT ME IN has initiated more than 30,000 projects worldwide, contributing a value of over $2.6 billion to the global economy through service. 


 Shane started COUNT ME IN in 2008 as a school project. With an alumni network spanning 6 continents, COUNT ME IN is now a social entrepreneurship incubator and community, engaging 10-million members in 100+ countries.

A serial entrepreneur, Shane is also the co-founder of a fintech startup supporting the real estate industry, and a boutique hospitality brand.

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Future-Proof Passport: Driving Connection and Collaboration in This New World

In today’s unpredictable landscape, collaboration is your competitive edge. In this empowering, forward-looking talk, Shane Feldman goes beyond the hype and speculation to reveal a fundamental truth — in this new world of work, community and relationships are what will set you apart. Having researched community leadership and human behavior across 30 countries and five continents, Feldman brings audiences on a journey around the world, sharing lessons learned from global leaders. He decodes how to empower human connection, future-proof any organization, and optimize people, planet, and profit through real-world examples and clear strategies that can be applied right away. Audiences are left re-focused, re-connected, and ready to elevate their impact.

Leadership Passport: Attracting, Empowering and Retaining a High-Performing Team

Having researched community leadership and human behavior in over 30 countries, Shane Feldman has uncovered universal strategies that make teams click and businesses thrive. In this captivating and actionable talk, Shane reveals how to cultivate a work environment centered around community, that enables individuals and teams to perform at their highest levels. Shifting common misconceptions surrounding organizational culture, Shane breaks down how to foster an inclusive work environment where teams are inspired to innovate, think creatively, and collaborate. Through engaging stories of remote African villages, bustling Asian cities and quaint European towns, Shane’s dynamic talk demonstrates simple shifts to become a stronger, more inclusive leader.

Relationship Passport: Inspiring and Retaining Loyal Customers

In today’s digital landscape, attention is the new economy. Organizations who rise above the noise do so through authentic relationships and community building. In this talk, famed entrepreneur Shane Feldman bridges the gap between technology and relationships, giving audiences the tools to inspire customers and increase loyalty and retention. Through his firsthand experiences traveling the world and spearheading the world’s largest millennial-led movement, Count Me In, Shane has uncovered the universal framework that allows certain organizations to build a community of customers who are also raving fans, followers and advocates. Break out of the constraints of old models and learn how to use tech as an advantage to make customers an integral part of your company’s community and story.

Testimonials

Shane Feldman has now keynoted 4 conferences for PwC. His sessions are consistently rated one of the best and people can't stop talking about him. ... His research and insights were both inspiring and actionable, and his energy is exactly what we needed to close out the conference. Our goal was twofold: increase employee engagement; provide our people with the soft skills to work together better. ... We could not have dreamed of a better fit than Shane Feldman. He worked hard to customize his keynotes so they were a perfect fit for our people and objectives. His stories are captivating, his energy is contagious, and his strategies and frameworks have left a huge impact at the firm. ...
– Event Manager, PwC
On behalf of nearly 1,000 credit union professionals and business partners who attended the GoWest Credit Union Association’s signature conference, MAXX, we're grateful Shane could join us. There was no better way to end our time together as a credit union family than to connect on creating a community. Shane brought us back around to our “why” as a Movement – people helping people.
– Troy Stang, CEO, GoWest Credit Union Association
Shane is an incredible storyteller, the keynote was entertaining and educational! Shane was great to work with, he is so welcoming and kind and is truly interested in getting to know your company and the attendees. His session was fantastic, incredibly thought provoking and well received by everyone in attendance. It was exactly what we were looking for! I would highly recommend Shane for any group looking for a captivating keynote with actionable takeaways.
– Canada Life Insurance
One of the most impressive, authentic people I've ever met is Shane Feldman, demonstrating self-awareness more often associated with people three or four times his age.
– Devin Thorpe, FORBES
Shane's energy was contagious, and his stories were captivating. The D4G Conference at Facebook would not have been the same without Shane, and we’re grateful he was able to be part of the event. His message inspired the entire audience to think bigger and attendees left feeling hopeful, energized, and ready to take action. A joy to work with, Shane is humble, kind and inspiring—on stage and off.
– Jamie Lockwood, Partnership Manager, Facebook
Our world is craving inspired leaders and authentic relationships. Riveting and relevant, Shane Feldman has traveled the world, uncovering the universal strategies that make teams click and individuals thrive. His stories are relatable, and his strategies are actionable.
– Shelagh O'Brien, Director, The Olympics
Shane was personable, relatable and inspiring. By inviting an individual with Shane’s stature and notoriety to present at our summits, we succeeded in inducing a higher attendance and reputation for our events.
– Inspector Russ Bellman, YORK REGIONAL POLICE
Shane’s keynote acted as a catalyst for important conversations, and helped make our event more impactful. I’ve never experienced another speaker like him. Definitely worth the investment.
– Staff Development, NJ BOARD OF EDUCATION
Shane was very inspiring, and left us with a very clear call to action.
– Christina Yancy, NETFLIX
During our National Meeting, Shane inspired over 1,200 association members and guests. The meeting could not have been as successful without Shane’s energizing presentation.
– Marla Burk, CMP, FCCLA INC.
Shane talks about being authentic, being your true self, and looking for the good that is in you that you can share. He taught us about the upsides of the uber connected world, and brought home the message that a legacy isn’t something you leave, it is something you live.
– Mike Cameron, AXIOM MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS
Shane had the ability to reach every member of our audience and convey his message. I understand why Shane is one of the most sought after and influential speakers in this field.
– Dr. A. Zidenberg, CASINO AMUSEMENTS CANADA

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