Ovidilio Vasquez is a riveting dynamo who transforms adversity into advantage, igniting leaders to rise, serve, and thrive with purpose. A National Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker, bestselling author, and Social Entrepreneur, he is sought after for helping develop values-driven leaders and inspiring teams to peak performance.
Featured as a changemaker and top executive coach by Real-Leaders global magazine alongside Tony Robbins and Simon Sinek, Vásquez has spoken to Fortune 500 companies and leading educational institutions. His path—from being a child farmworker in rural Guatemala, living alone in the U.S. as a teenager, yet graduating from high school in 3 years while working graveyard shifts, earning a B.A. in Business in two years, to working for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber—reflects his deep resilience and unmatched drive.
A TEDx speaker and author of six books, he launched a mobile app serving as a hub for $5 million in scholarships for underserved students. His inspirational talks blend research-backed strategies with lived experience. He holds certifications from Harvard Medical School and UCSF in mental health and mindfulness.
Now a bilingual father of three, Ovi brings a fresh and culturally-attuned perspective to every stage, with signature messages such as "Leadership is a way of living," "Lead With Grit, Grow to Greatness," and "Called to Contribute." Through his Laptops of Hope initiative, he promotes digital equity in underserved villages worldwide.
When he’s not speaking or consulting, he enjoys volunteering in his kids’ classrooms, grounded in the belief that transformational leadership is forged through resilience, service, and values-driven purpose.
(English ⇄ Spanish)
Travels from California.
Corporate fee starts at $15K
School/education fee starts at $6.5K
(All-inclusive)
Keynote Speaker short bio
Ovi Vásquez is a National Leadership Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and author of six books, including a #1 Amazon Bestseller.
Born a child farmworker in Guatemala, he learned English in two years, graduated high school in three, and college in two—while working graveyard shifts.
He’s worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber, and created a mobile app unlocking over $5 million in scholarships for underserved students.
Named a changemaker by Real-Leaders magazine, Ovi inspires Fortune 500 teams and schools nationwide.
Keynote Speaker tailored topics
Corporate & Professional Events
Fortune 500 Leadership Summits
Company Conferences & Annual Meetings
Executive Retreats
Sales Kickoffs
Team Building & Peak Performance Events
Employee Resource Group (ERG) Events
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs
Management & Leadership Development
All-Hands & Town Hall Meetings
New Manager Training Programs
Tech Industry Events
Tech Company Conferences
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summits
Startup & Founder Events
Tech Leadership Programs
Silicon Valley Networking Events
Education & Student Events
School Assemblies (Middle & High School)
First-Generation Student Conferences
College & University Convocations
New Student Orientation
Graduation Ceremonies
Student Leadership Conferences
College Retention Programs
TRIO & Upward Bound Programs
AVID Programs
Career Day Events
Youth & Empowerment Events
Youth Leadership Summits
Scholarship Award Ceremonies
Mentorship Program Kickoffs
Boys & Young Men of Color Initiatives
College Access Programs
Cultural & Heritage Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month
Latino Leadership Summits
Immigrant Heritage Events
Central American Heritage Programs
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Educator & Staff Events
Teacher Convocations
Faculty & Staff Professional Development
Administrator Leadership Training
Counselor Conferences
Back-to-School Kickoffs
Nonprofit & Community Events
Nonprofit Galas & Fundraisers
Community Leadership Events
Social Impact Conferences
Workforce Development Programs
Digital Equity Initiatives
Faith-Based Events
Church Leadership Programs
Men's Ministry Events
Faith & Leadership Conferences
Youth Ministry Gatherings
Mental Health & Wellness Events
Wellness Conferences
Mental Health Awareness Programs
Mindfulness & Well-Being Summits
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Office location
Los Angeles, California