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Mathew  Knowles

Mathew Knowles

Serial Entrepreneur, Author & Legendary Music Mogul Behind Destiny's Child, Beyoncé & Solange

Mathew Knowles

Serial Entrepreneur, Author & Legendary Music Mogul Behind Destiny's Child, Beyoncé & Solange

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Biography

Mathew Knowles taps into every area of his expertise to deliver engaging, educational, and motivating keynotes that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

While many know him for his legendary contributions to the music industry through managing the careers of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé and Solange amongst many others, Knowles also boasts a distinguished 20-year career in sales and marketing with Fortune 500 companies such as Xerox, Phillips and Johnson & Johnson and holds a MBA in Strategic Planning and Organizational Culture as well as a Ph.D in Business Administration.

Through his strategic approach and unmatched work ethic, he became the worldwide number one salesman at Xerox Medical Systems for multiple years.

Additionally, he served as the Chief Marketing Officer for House of Deréon which sold in 2008 for over $75 million.

Knowles is involved in education and academia, teaching at multiple universities across the world, as well as serving on multiple boards. He is passionate about motivating and inspiring people of all creeds, nationalities and backgrounds and is a vocal advocate for health and wellness. He's also the author of five books (including two Amazon best sellers) with more on the way.

In 2022, he became the head of the newly formed Music World Films & TV.

This abundance of experience allows Mathew Knowles to speak to a variety of audiences on a multitude of topics in a way that will make your event memorable and impactful for your attendees.

He is available to speak at your corporate events, conferences, and higher education lectures for audiences of all sizes.

Speaker Videos

Mathew Knowles – 2023 Sizzle Reel

Secret Sauce of Success

MATHEW KNOWLES - Unleashing Greatness | BEEHIVE PODCAST EP.34 with Nataliya Lloyd

Key Elements of Entrepreneurship

Still I Rise - Cancer Event | Mathew Knowles

Traits of the Highly Successful | Mathew Knowles | TEDxMountainViewCollege

TSP Testimonial | Mathew Knowles

Dream Big

DNA of Achievers

Speech Topics

Building the Brand of Beyoncé

Discover the strategies, mindset, and execution behind developing a global brand powerhouse and how it applies to your organization.

Extraordinary brands aren’t a matter of chance, they’re a matter of strategy.

Through a masterclass in vision, strategy, and execution, Dr. Mathew Knowles reveals how to transform raw potential into world-class dominance. Learn how to architect brand equity, elevate market positioning, and create an impact that stands the test of time.

This experience is for executives, entrepreneurs and teams:

  • Looking to elevate their brand visibility and relevance in a saturated market.

  • Seeking proven strategies for scaling talent, ideas, or businesses into household names.

  • Focused on legacy-building, cultural impact, and breakthrough positioning.

Your audience, workplace and community will leave with:

  • A behind-the-scenes blueprint of how one of the world’s most iconic brands was intentionally built.

  • Actionable insights to craft compelling narratives, build brand equity, and drive influence.

  • Tools to lead with authenticity, differentiate with precision, and scale with confidence.

Unlocking Your Potential

Each person and every organization has untapped potential waiting to be activated.

But potential alone doesn’t create success—clarity, consistency, and culture do. In this transformative keynote, Dr. Mathew Knowles reveals the mindset and leadership behaviors that unlock high performance across teams and individuals. By applying the same principles that fueled the rise of global talent in business and entertainment, multimillion-dollar enterprises, and a lasting legacy; leaders can drive greater alignment, productivity, and long-term results.

This experience is ideal for executives, teams and entrepreneurs:

  • Seeking to elevate performance across all levels of the organization

  • Facing disengagement, burnout, or lack of motivation

  • Ready to break through plateaus and reach new levels of success

  • Focused on aligning personal growth with company objectives

  • Building a results-driven culture grounded in accountability and purpose

Your audience, workplace and community will leave with:

  • A clear framework for unlocking individual and team potential

  • Tools to turn self-awareness into sustained performance

  • Strategies for creating a high-performance culture

  • Leadership techniques to activate and align team strengths

  • A renewed sense of purpose, confidence, and direction

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship shouldn't be a mystery, it's a mindset.

Dr. Mathew Knowles unpacks the key traits that fuel extraordinary achievement in business and life. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey—scaling global brands, managing top talent, and navigating high-stakes industries—he reveals the patterns, habits, and disciplines that set high performers apart. This keynote empowers entrepreneurs to activate their unique strengths, overcome limiting beliefs, and build scalable ventures with clarity and confidence.

This experience is ideal for:

  • Entrepreneurs building or scaling their ventures

  • Founders seeking clarity, confidence, and long-term direction

  • Creators and visionaries navigating competitive industries

  • Business leaders overcoming setbacks or navigating rapid change

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take the leap with intention

Your audience, workplace and community will leave with:

  • The 10 core traits shared by top achievers across industries

  • Strategies for developing resilience, focus, and discipline

  • Tools for making bold decisions and managing high-stakes growth

  • A renewed sense of entrepreneurial purpose and drive

  • Insight into how mindset and structure fuel long-term success

The Music Business in a Digital Age

The music industry has been transformed by digital disruption—streaming, social media, AI, and direct-to-fan platforms have rewritten the rules of success.

But while technology evolves, the fundamentals of building a sustainable career remain rooted in strategy, brand, and execution. In this eye-opening session, Dr. Mathew Knowles bridges timeless music business principles with cutting-edge tools to help artists, executives, and entrepreneurs thrive in the new era.

This experience is ideal for:

  • Independent artists and managers navigating their own careers

  • Music industry executives adapting to digital disruption

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs in music, tech, or creative industries

  • Students and educators in music business and entertainment programs

  • Labels, publishers, and agencies seeking next-gen strategies

Your audience, workplace and community will leave with:

  • A breakdown of today’s music revenue streams and how to leverage them

  • Tools for brand building, audience growth, and fan engagement online

  • Insights into digital strategies that work in today's climate

  • Real-world lessons from launching global music brands

  • A roadmap for sustaining relevance in an evolving digital market

The Cancer Journey

An inspiring, real-life journey that speaks through male breast cancer, prostate cancer, the BRCA2-gene, the important of early detection, screening and lifestyle changes.

When Mathew Knowles was diagnosed with male breast cancer, it wasn’t just a personal health crisis—it became a life-changing mission.

In this powerful and deeply human experience, he shares his journey from diagnosis to recovery, and how it reshaped his priorities, leadership, and purpose. Through transparency, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom, he breaks the silence around wellness, challenges stigmas, and empowers audiences to take ownership of their well-being.

This experience is for:

  • Foundation galas, conferences, luncheons and dinners

  • Corporate leaders and employees navigating health challenges

  • Healthcare professionals and patient advocacy groups

  • Cancer survivors, caregivers, and their communities

  • Event planners seeking powerful, personal storytelling with purpose

Your audience, workplace and community will leave with:

  • A rare perspective on male breast cancer and breaking health stigmas

  • Inspiration to prioritize health, early detection, screen, underserved areas and self-advocacy

  • A deeper understanding of how health impacts leadership and legacy

  • Lessons in vulnerability, resilience, and navigating personal health challenges

  • Motivation to lead with empathy—at home, in teams, and in business