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David Gerard

Corporate Mentalist | Former Silicon Valley Executive | Trusted by Fortune 500 Companies

Creating Extraordinary Experiences That Audiences Never Forget

Before captivating audiences around the world, David Gerard spent more than a decade in Silicon Valley helping build and market innovative technology products, including serving in leadership roles with Google and other high-growth companies. That firsthand business experience gives him a unique understanding of today’s corporate audiences and enables him to create performances that are as relevant as they are remarkable.

David doesn’t simply entertain—he creates unforgettable experiences that elevate meetings, strengthen client relationships, and leave audiences talking long after the event concludes. Combining extraordinary mentalism, psychology, humor, and audience participation, every performance is thoughtfully customized to complement your organization’s objectives, culture, and meeting theme.

Whether energizing an opening general session, delivering a memorable closing experience, or creating an exclusive client event, David’s interactive style brings people together through moments of surprise, connection, and shared discovery. His ability to engage executives, top producers, advisors, and clients alike makes him an exceptional fit for financial services conferences, leadership meetings, incentive trips, and client appreciation events.

By combining the insight of a former Silicon Valley executive with the skill of one of today’s premier corporate performers, David delivers far more than entertainment—he creates meaningful experiences that inspire conversation, reinforce relationships, and make your event truly unforgettable.

  • The Impossible Experience: An Interactive Journey of Wonder, Connection & Discovery

What Clients are Saying

“David is a unicorn because he comes from the tech world but is now a world-class entertainer. You’re not going to find another person at the intersection of those two worlds.”
— James Joaquin, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Obvious Ventures

“David blew away our top clients at an intimate dinner in Las Vegas, connecting the room in a way that directly drove business opportunities.”
— Shiv Rao, CEO, Abridge

“David dazzled our group of 500 with a standing ovation. The crowd absolutely loved him.”
— Tanya Stevenson, CEO, Myotonic.org

“David’s blend of comedy, personality, and incredible talent is unparalleled.”
— Andrew Barrengnos, CEO, Woodruff Sawyer

“David was astounding and entertaining—everyone had a great time!”
— Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber

A Partial List of David’s Clients

  • J.P. Morgan Chase
  • Wells Fargo
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Charles Schwab
  • Google
  • Meta
  • YouTube
  • Salesforce
  • Airbnb
  • Uber
  • Abridge
  • Woodruff Sawyer
  • Obvious Ventures
  • Cisco
  • NVIDIA
  • Dropbox
  • Atlassian
  • Stripe
  • Twilio
  • Box
  • Asana
Travels From:  California
City: San Francisco
$20,001 to $30,000

Biography

Some speakers deliver a message. Others deliver entertainment. David Gerard delivers an unforgettable experience that audiences talk about long after the event ends.

Blending world-class mentalism, psychology, humor, and audience interaction, David creates moments that challenge perceptions, spark curiosity, and bring people together in ways few presenters can. Every performance is highly interactive, thoughtfully customized, and designed to leave audiences amazed while reinforcing the purpose and energy of the meeting. Whether opening a conference, closing a sales meeting, or entertaining clients at an exclusive event, David transforms ordinary gatherings into shared experiences that people remember for years.

What makes David especially unique is his deep understanding of the corporate world. Before becoming one of today’s most sought-after corporate entertainers, he spent more than a decade building and marketing products in Silicon Valley, including roles with Google and other high-growth technology companies. That firsthand experience allows him to understand business audiences, speak the language of executives and professionals, and tailor every performance to complement an organization’s culture, meeting objectives, and overall event experience.

Today, David performs for Fortune 500 companies, leading financial institutions, technology innovators, and organizations around the world. His sophisticated blend of mind reading, influence, and impossible demonstrations has captivated audiences ranging from intimate executive dinners to conference general sessions with more than a thousand attendees. His performances have earned standing ovations from CEOs, senior leadership teams, top clients, and sales organizations alike because they are more than entertainment—they create genuine connection, conversation, and lasting impact.

With more than 25 years devoted to his craft, over 1,000 performances worldwide, appearances at Hollywood’s renowned Magic Castle, tours with the Broadway production The Illusionists, and consulting work for America’s Got Talent, David Gerard has become one of the premier corporate mentalists performing today. Yet what audiences remember most isn’t what they saw—it’s how he made them feel: engaged, connected, and completely amazed.

Presentations

Prepare to question what’s possible.

In this fast-paced, highly interactive experience, David Gerard invites audiences to become part of an extraordinary journey where intuition, perception, psychology, and human behavior collide. Through a series of astonishing demonstrations involving audience volunteers, impossible predictions, and moments that defy explanation, attendees experience firsthand just how powerful—and surprisingly unreliable—the human mind can be.

Blending sophisticated mentalism with humor, storytelling, and spontaneous audience interaction, David creates an atmosphere of curiosity, laughter, and shared discovery. Every performance unfolds in real time, ensuring that no two presentations are exactly alike. The result is an engaging experience that keeps audiences fully involved from beginning to end while creating moments they’ll be talking about long after the event concludes.

Whether presented as a conference opener, closing general session, client appreciation event, or executive gathering, The Impossible Experience delivers the perfect combination of energy, amazement, and audience engagement—creating a memorable finale or standout moment that elevates the entire even

Areas of expertise

  • Human Behavior
  • Psychology
  • Influence
  • Perception
  • Decision-Making
  • Communication
  • Curiosity

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