““I flew Dan Goods out to be the closing keynote for Australia’s largest digital innovation event, and I have to say I’ve rarely seen anyone change an audience’s state so quickly. His delivery, his passion, and his way of telling a story that engages and enthralls an audience are second to none. I can’t recommend him enough!”
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Named “One of the Most Interesting People in Los Angeles” by LA Weekly, Dan Goods’ passion for big ideas and the mysteries of the universe has taken him on an unconventional journey. Through humor and an unpretentious style, he engages audiences with laughter, awe, and powerful artwork, leaving them inspired and ready to see the world in new ways. Along the way, he shares insights on innovation, risk-taking, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of creativity as AI evolves.
Despite never taking an art class in high school, Dan graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design. He then created his own job at NASA’s famed Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he leads a creative think tank collaborating with top scientists. Along the way he was honored with NASA’s Exceptional Public Service Award, his work is even in outer space.
Beyond NASA, Dan works on creative projects across the world, including the award-winning eCLOUD sculpture at San Jose International Airport. He is currently developing ways to activate global participation in projects that bring us closer together and has been featured in The Guardian, CNN, Los Angeles Times, FORTUNE, Mashable, and The Wall Street Journal.
His engaging storytelling resonates with CEOs, scientists, artists, and professionals across industries. He has spoken worldwide with clients as diverse as NIKE, VISA, Deloitte, KPMG, Oracle and even the American Society of Steel Construction.
Full talk - From the EG Conference
Shorter snippets from various talks
Creating my job at NASA
Experiencing data
Drilling a hole into a grain of sand
Seeing particles from exploded stars
““The thing that inspires every member of every audience to keep creating, keep growing, and keep pushing and innovating is awe and wonder. When wonder dies, so does everything else. Dan is one the best communicators in the world at inspiring audiences to keep that awe and wonder alive. He totally crushed his talk at STORY Conference for a room full of cynical artists and creators and received rave reviews. Get him while you still can.”
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““When you started I wondered what your talk had to do with anything, by the end I realized that it had to do with everything.” ”
Having spoken at events as small as 10 people and as large as 10,000, Dan will use his experience and professionalism to make your life easier as an event planner and promises to bring his whole being to every talk. Connect with Dan so he can customize his content for your event.
Selected Media
Interview: Design Icons
PBS Documentary: My team at JPL
Article: Most interesting people in LA
Podcast: My team at JPL
See below for some of Dan’s projects
