The Collective Genius Transforming Campus Retail for a New Era
Where Human Genius Meets New Technology — and Anything Becomes Possible
CAMEX Leaders, You're Facing Big Questions
Evolution Challenge
How do we evolve the campus store to meet today's tech-savvy, value-driven students?
Relevance Balance
How do we stay relevant while balancing tradition and transformation?
Team Engagement
How do we energize our teams to lead change instead of resisting it?
The stakes are higher than ever—and the opportunity is massive.
A Keynote Built for CAMEX's Real Challenges
Option 1: Generation AI
Augmenting Campus Retail for the New World of Work
Unpack AI myths and leverage it for smarter, human-centered service
Tools and mindsets to future-proof campus stores
Interactive demos showing real solutions for everyday problems
Option 2: Love Your Weird
Human-First Retail in a Machine-First World
Celebrate the COLLECTIVE GENIUS what makes campus stores uniquely powerful
Equip leaders to unlock creativity and loyalty
Build belonging in the next generation of students
The Transformation You Can Expect
From Uncertainty to Clarity
Understand how AI and new retail models will shape the next 5 years.
From Resistance to Resilience
Energize your teams to embrace innovation without losing human connection.
From Transactional to Transformational
Create deeper loyalty with students and faculty by leading with authenticity.
Frankie's keynote doesn't just motivate—it moves your audience into action.
Meet Frankie Russo
8x Inc. 500 Founder
Built two of America's fastest-growing companies with proven, replicable growth strategies that work across industries.
2x Bestselling Author
Author of The Art of WHY and Breaking WHY, Frankie's frameworks have helped thousands of leaders drive transformation.
Breakthrough Expert
Trusted by leaders to unlock team potential in complex environments through raw, real sessions that blend storytelling with actionable frameworks.
What Leaders Are Saying
Apple
Emory Osgood
"Frankie helped our team shift perspective and unlock creative breakthroughs. The energy was electric."
Luminate Credit Unions
Samantha Leonard
"Frankie’s talk was powerful and uplifting. It reconnected us to our purpose, sparked meaningful reflection, and left us with tools to lead with more clarity and courage. Highly recommended."
Boeing
James Wardle
"An immersive and unforgettable session that made AI feel personal and powerful."
Honeywell Home
Ryan Strassburg
"An inspiring and relevant experience that gave us clarity, tools, and real direction."
Trusted by Industry Leaders
High-Energy Delivery
Frankie's engaging style keeps audiences captivated while delivering substantial, actionable content that drives real change.
Practical Takeaways
"Frankie provided our team with the most actionable growth framework we've ever implemented. Six months later, we're seeing double-digit growth." — VP | Apple Retailer
Elite Clientele
Frankie has delivered keynotes for Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders across government, technology, finance, retail, media, Non-profits, manufacturing, real-estate & more.
See Frankie in Action
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Frankie's sessions blend powerful storytelling with practical frameworks that stick. His authentic, high-energy approach creates memorable experiences that inspire immediate action.
Let's Make CAMEX 2026 Your Turning Point
Let's solve the real problems together. Schedule a creative session today.