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Mike May's Inspirational Speaking

Michael May has given hundreds of presentations to corporate and nonprofit organizations.

collage of Mike May pictures, left to right, Mike speed skiing, Mike close up, Mike giving a graduation presentation

Mike May has been in training as a start-up CEO since he went blind at the age of three. Out of necessity, Mike developed the attitude that, "there is always a way." He illustrates this philosophy through stories of playing flag football in elementary school, intramural soccer in college, living in a West African village, crashing the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, starting 4 companies, traveling worldwide and raising 2 boys with his wife Jennifer. Mike's sincerity and humor are contagious in leading one to truly believe that there is indeed "always a way", not just because he is a disabled person who has triumphed in the face of adversity, but because he has led a fascinating life with the enhancement of being blind.

right: Mike and President Reagan, left: Mike and President Clinton

What speech attendees are saying about Mike May

  • "..the most powerful personal message I have ever heard presented."
  • "What makes your message and story so credible is that you live the message."
  • "Your presentation was the best that I have ever seen and I've seen a lot of them."

Mike May, image copyright Bruce Brown

Mike May has been the subject of national TV stories over the past 25 years. His first start-up company, Finial Technology, captured general and audio industry attention for the development of the world's first Laser Turntable in a race to beat out compact disc technology in 1984-1987. As a blind downhill skier, Mike was in the media for his exploits for setting the speed skiing record for a totally blind person (65 MPH) and winning 6 international medals including being in a Warren Miller feature ski movie and on ABC Wide World of Sports. President Reagan recognized Mike May personally at the White House along with the US Winter Olympic team.

There was another media blitz with the development of the GPS technology for the blind on all the networks and magazine shows in 1995-1997. Mike burst onto the national scene again in spring of 2000 after he had two surgeries and regained some vision after 43 years of total blindness. This incredible experience is another in the litany of pioneering experiences Mike May brings to the public through the media and his presentations.

A BBC documentary on Mike's experiences entitled "The Man Who Learnt To See" won the Royal Television Society's award for "best single programme" in 2002.

A book about Mike May, Crashing Through, by best selling author Robert Kurson was among the top 100 books on Amazon in 2007 and a major motion picture by Fox is in the works. Mike was on CBS Sunday Morning, Talk of the Nation NPR Radio, and more to come.

Mike with his dog at his feet

Potential Presentation Topics

"There is Always a Way." Discovering your potential and making the Most of Your abilities.

Creating orientation literacy for the blind through the use of GPS Navigation and Location Information.

The Status and Future of Adaptive Technology for the Blind

Making commercial products and Services Accessible for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Excellent Orientation and Mobility is Key to Social, Educational and Career Development

Availability and Cost

Mike makes no more than one presentation per month in order not to interfere with the development of his company. A discounted fee is available to a limited number of nonprofit organizations.

For more information on booking Mike May for your corporate Event. Nonprofit organizations Contact Us

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