Speaker one-sheet
Eric Hardy
Founder · Former Board Chairman · Author
Short bio
The hard part after the milestone.
Eric Hardy is a founder, former board chairman, and author. Over 30 years he built a company from the trunk of a car to more than $800 million in lifetime revenue, and he spent more than 20 years in governance at Henry Ford Health, including as Chairman of the Henry Ford Hospital and Physician Network Board. He mentors young entrepreneurs on getting past the $1M ceiling and advises boards on growth strategy and AI risk. His forthcoming book is Breaking the Entrepreneur's Ceiling.
Signature topics
Typical format
45-minute keynote, half-day workshop, panel, or fireside conversation.
Audience
Founders, university programs, leadership teams, boards, and executive teams.
Past engagements
| Date | Engagement | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2026 | Panelist, Alpha Kappa Alpha International Conference | Career Connections and the Impact of AI |
| 12/2025 | Honored on Capitol Hill | Congressional Proclamation recognizing 30 years of leadership |
| 5/2025 | Panelist, 360 Business Council | AI Seismic Shift |
| 10/2024 | Award acceptance, NMSDC Conference & Exchange, Atlanta | NMSDC National Supplier of the Year |
| 8/2024 | Award acceptance, National Business League's 124th National Black Business Conference, Atlanta | Booker T. Washington Black Business Awards: Black Business of the Year |