Keynote Speaker | Business Strategist | AI Evangelist | Navy Veteran
Justin empowers organizations, leaders, and entrepreneurs to leverage resilience, strategic innovation, and cutting-edge technology to achieve exceptional growth.
Meet Justin R. Spears!
I started my journey with a passion for turning adversity into advantage. As a U.S. Navy Veteran, I’ve taken the resilience and discipline I learned in service and channeled it into the world of business, strategy, and emerging technologies.
Since then, I’ve been fortunate to work with leaders and organizations to drive growth, innovation, and excellence through powerful tools and strategies. My work blends real-world grit with forward-thinking innovation—because I believe transformation happens when mindset meets momentum.
Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to:
Deliver high-impact keynotes on resilience, leadership, AI, and entrepreneurship.
Advise startups and established companies on scalable growth strategies.
Champion the responsible and effective use of AI in business.
Justin R. Spears is a keynote speaker, business strategist, and AI evangelist who transforms adversity into strategic advantage. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Justin blends military discipline and resilience with innovative business strategy and advanced technology, equipping leaders and organizations with powerful tools for growth and excellence.
As Founder of MXI Consulting and a serial joint venturist, Justin has advised and scaled businesses across multiple industries, specializing in strategic growth, digital transformation, AI integration, automation, and executive leadership coaching. With a proven track record delivering complex operational solutions, Justin partners closely with entrepreneurs, senior executives, and organizational leaders to achieve transformative results.
Justin’s military journey — rapid advancement, commendations for operational excellence, and a life-changing injury followed by nearly eight years of recovery — deeply shaped his perspective on resilience and leadership. That experience fuels his commitment to helping others leverage adversity as an unfair advantage.
He holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and an MA in Intellectual Leadership, along with professional certifications in strategic operations, digital transformation, change management, automation, and executive leadership. This disciplined pursuit of lifelong learning underpins his rigorous, real-world approach on stage.
Justin actively champions veteran entrepreneurship as Chairman of the Florida Association of Veteran-Owned Businesses (FAVOB) and leads conversations on responsible, effective AI adoption as President of the Florida Applied AI Association.
His keynotes connect deeply with audiences by blending story, strategy, and immediately actionable insight. Justin speaks on:
• Resilience & Personal Growth – turning adversity into an unfair advantage
• Business & Strategic Leadership – military-tested discipline applied to business growth
• Artificial Intelligence & Technology – practical, no-hype AI and digital transformation
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation – thinking, building and scaling like a strategic founder
Audiences leave with a renewed mindset, clear strategic frameworks, and the confidence to act.
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Justin leverages his personal and professional experiences to delivers engaging, impactful keynotes tailored around these core themes:
Resilience & Personal Growth
Personal experiences of overcoming adversity and challenges, translated into relatable, practical lessons.
Business & Strategic Leadership
Leveraging disciplined, clear thinking and strategic insights learned from military service to solve real-world business challenges.
Artificial Intelligence & Technology
Cutting-edge expertise in integrating advanced technology, AI, and digital solutions for exponential growth.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Empowering Strategic Entrepreneurs how to think, build & scale like innovators, with a Founder's mindset, and lesson form military to the marketplace.
Testimonials
Isabella Martin
Creative Director
Justin delivered beyond expectations—his powerful message of resilience and strategic thinking captivated our audience and inspired immediate action.
Alexander Brooks
Operations Coordinator
Dynamic, engaging, authentic. Justin brings real-world insights, actionable strategies, and heartfelt connection to every presentation.
Downloads
Gain Access to our Exclusive E-Books for Business Growth
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STRATEGIC GROWTH MINDSET
Welcome to Building a Growth Mindset: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities.' This workbook is designed to guide aspiring leaders through the process of turning obstacles into stepping stones for success. Leadership is not just about guiding others; it's about viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
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DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
Enter the exhilarating world of disruptive innovation—a realm where you're not just a player but a game-changer. Disruptive innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's a whole new way of thinking. It's about breaking the mold, shattering expectations, and rewriting the rules. It's not about making something better; it's about making something different.
THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE
In a world saturated with startups and ambitious entrepreneurs, standing out is a challenge. Enter the "Unfair Advantage," your unique edge that propels your venture into unparalleled success.
EVENTS & APPEARANCES
I’m speaking at The Visionary Edge 2025!
📍June 5–7 | Bahia Mar, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Join me and top leaders like Bill Walsh, Sir James Dentley, and Nick Sarnicola for 3 powerful days of growth, networking, and legacy-building.
🎤 I’ll be leading a session on AI for Business—plus panels on real estate, wellness, leadership, and more.
🎟Ticket Giveaway: I’m giving away4 General Admission Tickets! Check my socials on how to grab your FREE ticket.
GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE: letsgo180.com/thevisionaryedge?am_id=justinspears
🎖Veterans: Use code VET at checkout for a special discount.
Let’s grow together. Let’s go 180°.
Workshop: JULO Introduces AI Into Your Business
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM CDT
📍Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida, Pensacola
Curious about how AI can actually help your business? Join us for an interactive workshop designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners ready to put AI to work—without the overwhelm.
🎖️ Veterans & spouses attend FREE with code VET25
🎟️ Limited seats available – grab your ticket now:
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