Sam Kass is a highly respected tech entrepreneur, food expert, and former senior policy advisor for the White House. With his extensive knowledge and diverse experiences, Kass offers fresh and informative insights into health, wellness, and the future of consumption. He redefines and inspires how consumers and corporations approach these evolving markets. As a driving force at the forefront of health policy in the United States, Kass has played a pivotal role in launching this important topic into a global discussion. He explores the latest developments in healthcare, shares personal and inspiring narratives, and addresses the serious issues that impact various industries. Kass brings a unique perspective to his presentations, drawing from his experiences in both the public and private sectors. During his time at the White House, he served as the First Family's chef and held several other roles, including senior White House policy advisor for nutrition and executive director of Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign. Under his leadership, he created one of the most successful branded initiatives of the Obama Administration. In 2015, Kass founded the strategy firm Trove with the goal of connecting businesses, organizations, and governments that are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. He captivates his audiences with his charisma, candor, and wit as he explores the latest technologies and developments in food, health, waste, and more. Currently, Kass serves as a partner at the venture capital fund Acre Venture Partners and is a fellow at MIT Media Lab. He is also the author of "Eat a Little Better: Great Flavor, Good Health, Better World," a cookbook that outlines his philosophy on purchasing, preparing, and enjoying delicious food. Kass offers a range of engaging speech topics, including "The Last Supper," which delves into ingredients that may become scarce in the future, and "Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness," where he shares insights from his work on Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign. He also explores the future of corporate healthcare and discusses how individuals can make a difference by choosing the right foods for their health and the environment. Organizations that have collaborated with Kass praise his thoughtfulness, authenticity, and ability to connect with his audience. He is known for his articulate and well-researched presentations, delivered in a personable and accessible manner.
Making healthy choices is far easier said than done. As the director of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, Sam Kass garnered acclaim for his leadership at the forefront of the First Lady’s national, multifaceted initiative to encourage healthy eating and exercise for all Americans—and people are listening.
Sam Kass understands that health care is a major expense for corporations. With wit and candor, he shares personal stories from his time in the White House, offering unique insights into tools and initiatives to combat these costs. As the former executive director of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign and senior White House policy advisor for nutrition policy, Kass collaborated with Congress and the private sector to shape national policies and spark global discussions. He believes that valuing employee and customer health is crucial for reducing health care costs. Attendees will learn about wellness issues impacting their bottom line and explore new health care developments.
People strive to eat well and be environmentally conscious, but many of us wonder how one family can actually make a difference. In this keynote, Sam Kass breaks down the impact you can have by choosing the right foods for your health and for the environment. He shares the philosophy and stories of helping the Obamas create the right habits in their home (in Chicago and the big white one), with tips for shopping and setting up your kitchen to support healthy, environmentally friendly eating. Sometimes going organic, local, and so forth is not realistic, and that’s OK – it’s all about choosing and doing a little better, and how those choices add up to big change.
Join Sam Kass, a renowned tech entrepreneur, food expert, and former White House senior policy advisor, as he shares his insights on health, wellness, and the future of consumption. Drawing from his diverse experiences, Kass discusses the evolving landscape of healthcare and nutrition, inspiring a holistic approach to personal and corporate wellness.
