There aren't enough characters to communicate how much of a powerhouse Dr. Vijay Pendakur is as a speaker. He is a great thought partner, and the process was seamless from the initial conversation to presentation day. His recent presentation at Nextdoor's Culture Carriers Summit for ERG leaders showcased his unparalleled ability to distill complex DEI concepts into actionable strategies, making him an ideal speaker for any organization seeking an electrifying and transformative voice. 


Tiana Davis Kara, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Lead, Nextdoor

Vijay was a keynote for our leadership team offsite and he did a skillful job with the audience to engage the hearts and minds of leaders to think about how they can impact their leadership. He did his research ahead of time, came early to get a feel of the group, and then easily established rapport with the group. He did a marvelous job and was well received.



Sheila Murty, EVP, Chief People and Organizational Capabilities Officer, Tillamook

I cannot recommend Dr. Vijay Pendakur enough as a speaker. He brings phenomenal energy, insights, and is thoughtful with his presentation words. He delivers actionable insights to the audience and received rave reviews from multiple audiences across the country. Dr. Vijay is great to work with from a partnership standpoint and had been a great addition to our c-level audiences.



Anthony Congi, Senior Content Manager, Evanta

Dr. Pendakur was the perfect complement to our DEI Executive Summit Speaking Faculty. He was easy to work with, always responsive and sending everything we needed on time, without having to chase him. The audience appreciated his ability to correlate every-day personal and regular situations to work challenges and opportunities, giving them an eye-opening way of looking at things from a different perspective that was simple yet productive. Will certainly look to host him on stage again as soon as possible.



Alexander Feoli, Head of Conference Production & Belonging, Opal Group

Vijay provided an outstanding keynote to our campus career professionals and career leaders from peer institutions. Our conversations prior to the event were dynamic and engaging and ensured that what he shared would be compelling for those listening. The keynote he delivered was informed, thought-provoking, and engaging. He spoke to the moment, and the content of his talk has come up again and again in the months following the event. Highly recommended!



Erica Kryst, Ph.D., Executive Director, Cornell Career Services

I am pleased to recommend Vijay as a subject matter expert and keynote speaker. He is engaging, knowledgeable and has the skill to deliver a message with incredible relevance and impact. We recently had Vijay present to our senior leaders to bring a fresh perspective to navigating the current workplace and driving peak performance on teams. The discussion on building trust and connection was excellent, his practical approach, illustrative examples and delivery had impact. Thank you Vijay!



Cynthia Domjancic, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Ontario Power Generation

Vijay did an outstanding job during his keynote speaking engagement for the HP Workforce Solutions Leadership team. The energy, enthusiasm and solid data he brought to this group of senior leaders was not only well received but he left the group with thoughtful questions and comments to consider around team connectedness and their role in creating a culture where innovation thrives. We are glad to have made the investment to prioritize this discussion and look forward to working with Vijay in the future.



Lace Williams, Vice President, People Organization, Workforce Solutions, HP

I had the pleasure of working with Vijay to deliver a keynote to a small group of DEI professionals as we kicked off a strategy offsite. He quickly understood our context and delivered on exactly what I was asking for with substance and charisma. A captivating speaker with extensive experience to draw from. 10/10!



Michael Daif, Director Human Resources DE&I and Talent Management, Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

As an event producer, reliability, honesty and integrity top my list as essential qualities for a speaker. Vijay has all three. He is a consummate professional and offers content rich presentations based on his years of experience in the HR and technology fields. A great speaker and thought leader!



Vickilynn (V.L) Brunskill, Executive Director, Argyle

Vijay knocked it out of the park as the keynote speaker at our biannual meeting…Vijay’s talk “The Best Work of Our Lives” inspired our team and at the same time engaged them in practical ways. His talk was evidence based, which spoke to our highly educated leaders and enhanced his credibility with even the most skeptical members of our audience. His take aways were concrete and actionable.

Sally Shepard, Chief Human Resources Officer, Exponent