Henry Hays is a globally recognized keynote speaker, strategist, and co-founder of DisruptREADY™, where he helps organizations navigate the most explosive wave of disruptive innovation in modern business history. Known for his electrifying presence, blunt clarity, and real-world operator chops, Henry has become one of the most trusted voices for leaders who refuse to get caught flat-footed by the next turn in the curve.
Henry has built his career at the intersection of pharmaceuticals, tech, entrepreneurship, and AI systems design. After leading national sales teams and managing multimillion-dollar launches in pharma, he stepped away from the safety of the corporate ladder to build DisruptREADY™—an AI consultancy and innovation studio helping organizations survive and dominate during disruption. His team builds practical AI tools used by hospitals, industrial giants, credit unions, construction firms, research organizations, and high-growth businesses.
Because he’s building real AI tools and solving real business problems, Henry speaks from proof—not theory. He brings the boardroom, the shop floor, the ER, and the innovation lab straight to the stage—turning complex technological change into a clear, usable strategy. What sets Henry apart is his signature blend of high-energy storytelling, bold predictions, and street-smart practicality. He’s known for calling his audience forward, not at them. His keynotes push leaders to confront the uncomfortable truth: business-as-usual is dead, and the next 12 months will determine who leads—and who becomes a case study.
Henry has spoken for global industry organizations, Fortune 500 leadership teams, national conferences, universities, chambers of commerce, and professional associations. He also teaches Emerging Technology and Applied AI to the next generation of builders at LSU, shaping the leaders who will define the coming era. Disruption isn’t coming. It’s already here. Winners treat it like a weapon.
“Henry didn’t just give a keynote — he detonated old thinking. We walked in skeptical and walked out rewriting our strategy. It’s the first talk we’ve had in years that turned into immediate action.”
“Henry didn’t just give a keynote — he detonated old thinking. We walked in skeptical and walked out rewriting our strategy. It’s the first talk we’ve had in years that turned into immediate action.”