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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

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.