Robbie Samuels is a Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and Relationship-Based Business Strategy Coach who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by Harvard Business Review Ascend, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc and as an “industry expert” in the field of Digital Event Design by JDC Events. He is a Certified Virtual Convener and Certified Virtual Presenter.

He created The 5% Advantage Program, a 4-week certification program that helps presenters grow in their confidence with Zoom, online facilitation, and virtual event design so they can reduce their tech angst and host more engaging online experiences. Presenters have the opportunity to become Certified Virtual Event Professionals.

He is the host of #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour – a popular, weekly virtual event that explores new ways to design engaging virtual experiences. This event attracts 50-60 participants each week, 50% of them have attended 8 or more times, 20% have attended 20 or more times.

As a Virtual Event Design Consultant and Executive Zoom Producer, he assists organizations with bringing their in-person events strategically online. He provides virtual event design strategy, emceeing, production (managing the tech, including chat and breakout rooms), and training/supporting presenters. 

His clients include national and statewide advocacy organizations, such as:

• California WIC Association
• Feeding America
• Visiting Nurse Service of New York
• Association of Talent & Development Chapter
• The National At-Home Dad Network
• California Notary Symposium
• U.S. Embassy in Mexico

He is the author of the best-selling business book, Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective and Inclusive Networking at Conferences, and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations, women’s leadership summits, and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly.

Robbie has been featured in several books, including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark, and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, Cornell University, and Northeastern University.

Robbie is the host of the On the Schmooze podcast which features his networking strategies and talented professionals sharing untold stories of leadership and networking.