Ben Nemtin

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and co-founder of The Buried Life movement, which transforms how people pursue their deepest aspirations. Ben also starred in The Buried Life, MTV's highest-rated show on iTunes and Amazon and Global Gurus ranked him as one of the top Motivational Speakers in the World. His work has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and major networks, with President Obama calling him "inspiration for a new generation." After dropping out of university due to depression, Ben created a bucket list with three friends and traveled North America in an old RV, accomplishing dreams while helping strangers achieve theirs. From playing basketball with President Obama to reuniting a father and son after 17 years, Ben has completed 96 of 100 bucket list items. He has worked with leaders at Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Walmart, teaching teams to make the impossible possible through actionable frameworks that build accountability and momentum. Audiences learn Ben's five-step process for turning aspirations into reality, discover practical mental health tools for maintaining positivity under pressure, and leave with concrete strategies to identify and pursue their most meaningful goals. His presentations combine personal storytelling with interactive workshops that create immediate action and lasting behavioral change. Ben delivers the blueprint for transforming ambition into achievement, backed by two decades of helping millions unlock their potential and accomplish what once seemed impossible.