Curt Steinhorst

Curt Steinhorst is a top productivity virtual keynote speaker and the founder of Focuswise. Known for his sharp insights and quick wit, Steinhorst has delivered over 500 keynotes to leaders and executives across nearly every industry, from Fortune 100 companies to fast-growth startups. Noteworthy clients include AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Nike, BMI, the U.S. Naval Academy, and SAP.

A Forbes contributor and author of the bestselling book "Can I Have Your Attention?", Steinhorst's perspective is shaped by years of coaching high-impact leaders and studying the trends that impact high-performance teams. His unique ability to connect diverse ideas and offer a fresh, sometimes disruptive perspective on leadership, teamwork, and performance makes him a highly sought-after advisor. With clients spanning tech, finance, sports, and beyond, Steinhorst helps individuals and organizations solve their toughest challenges while maintaining a sense of humor and humanity.

Most recently, Steinhorst served as a senior executive at Venus Aerospace, driving strategy, brand, and culture for the hypersonic tech startup that aims to make one-hour global transit a reality by 2030. His experience in the trenches of a fast-growing tech company, paired with his extensive work across industries, equips him to apply fresh ideas to leadership challenges, always grounded in real-world experience. Outside of work, Steinhorst is a devoted husband and father to three lively kids, and despite his best efforts, cohabits with a mischievous cat and a cantankerous dog. His personal life is as fast-paced and unpredictable as his professional one, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.