





Neal Petersen
- Specialty Award-winning author, extreme adventurer, and global investor.
- Topics Personal achievement, innovation, risk management, adaptability.
- Current Position Motivational speaker and investment advisor.
Who is he? Neal Petersen is an adventurer and author who has overcome extreme barriers, including a solo around-the-world yacht race and social challenges during South Africa’s Apartheid era.
His talk No Barriers, Only Solutions inspires turning disadvantages into opportunities.
He has been featured in various media outlets for his daring yacht race and inspiring impact.
Author of award winning books detailing his journey and life philosophy.
Petersen completed a 27,000 mile yacht race in a vessel he designed and built himself, challenging both the ocean and social expectations.






