
Applied AI Speakers — Feature Profile
Transformational Speaker & Entrepreneur
“I went from nothing to everything. Now I teach others how to do it faster — with AI as their secret weapon.”
— Obet Pabon, Transformational Speaker & Entrepreneur
01 — The Human Story
Obet Pabon's story is the ultimate proof that where you start has nothing to do with where you finish. From humble beginnings, he built multiple successful businesses through sheer will, relentless sales hustle, and an unshakeable belief that the right mindset is the ultimate competitive advantage.
As a transformational speaker, Obet ignites audiences with the raw energy of someone who has actually done it — not just studied it. His keynotes leave sales teams, entrepreneurs, and leaders with a renewed sense of purpose and a concrete action plan for their next breakthrough.
“Motivation without a system is just entertainment. Give them both.”
Entrepreneurship & Sales
02 — The AI Application
John Chmela shows how AI is the ultimate force multiplier for entrepreneurs and sales professionals — from AI-powered prospecting and lead scoring to automated follow-up sequences that never sleep. The hustle that Obet built his empire on is now available to every member of your team, amplified by machine intelligence.
This tandem keynote combines the fire of a proven entrepreneur with the precision of applied AI — giving audiences both the mindset to dream bigger and the tools to execute faster than ever before.
Key Topics
03 — Ideal For
Entrepreneurial summits, startup incubators, corporate sales rallies, personal development seminars, franchise conferences, and organizations looking to reignite their team's drive and productivity.
Sales Teams
High-performance revenue orgs
Entrepreneurs
Founders & startup summits
Franchises
Multi-unit operators
Corporate Rallies
Annual kickoffs & motivation
04 — The Tandem Partnership

Transformational Speaker & Entrepreneur
Certified AI Strategist & Applied AI Expert
John brings certified, battle-tested AI expertise to every engagement — no hype, no jargon. Just actionable intelligence on AI Ethics, governance, and the practical tools reshaping every industry.
AI Ethics • AI-Jacking Methodology • Governance