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John and Mark X. Cronin, the father-son team behind John’s Crazy Socks, recently spoke at the five-day Entrepreneurland Bootcamp for young entrepreneurs aged 15–20. They shared their journey of building a mission-driven business that blends purpose with profit, inspiring attendees to embrace their values, think big, and create impact. The event offered participants hands-on learning in innovation, leadership, and pitching ideas, leaving them motivated to start their own ventures with heart and purpose.

Nearly 1,000 HR leaders gave a standing ovation as the team behind John’s Crazy Socks shared how welcoming people with differing abilities leads to better teamwork, higher retention, and stronger results. Their story showed that inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart way to grow and create happier workplaces.

From high school gyms to Fortune 500 boardrooms, John and Mark Cronin of John’s Crazy Socks have spoken at over 50 events in just two years — with a 100% positive review rate. Their talks blend humor, heart, and actionable insights on inclusive hiring, staying true to your mission, and leading with love. Audiences remember their father-son chemistry, powerful stories, and genuine connections long after the event ends. Whether for schools, nonprofits, HR conferences, or corporate DEI programs, John and Mark deliver keynotes that inspire change and spread happiness.

Our keynote at the Western Partnership Conferencebegan with a question once asked about John, born with Down syndrome—and ended with a standing ovation from 500 human services professionals.

We shared the journey of building John’s Crazy Socks, the power of inclusive employment, and practical tools for creating purpose-driven workplaces. It was more than a talk—it was a call to believe in what's possible.

John and Mark X. Cronin, the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, recently spoke at Spectrum Designs, sharing their journey and championing workplace inclusion. Their powerful message resonated with the team, reinforcing how businesses can thrive by embracing neurodiverse talent. Both organizations are proof that inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s good business!

Book John and Mark for your event: MLerner@johnscrazysocks.com