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Highlights
What Sets This Engagement Apart
Substance Over Inspiration
Micah doesn't deliver motivational speeches. He delivers operational insight from real experience: the kind of content audiences discuss for weeks after the event.
Genuine Credibility
Every claim Micah makes on stage is backed by lived experience. He built a company in one of the most difficult industries in America. That credibility is palpable.
Audience Engagement
Micah's talks are direct, conversational, and grounded. Audiences engage because they recognize authenticity, not performance.
Unique Perspective
Building in the death-care industry gives Micah a perspective that is genuinely unusual. His insights on disruption, regulation, and mission apply across industries.
Customizable Content
Micah works with event organizers to tailor his content to specific audiences, industries, and conference themes. No two engagements are identical.
Proven Track Record
Three consecutive years at TerraCon. End Well Symposium. NJ Funeral Directors Association. Over 1,000 combined attendees. Organizers invite him back.
What to Expect When You Book
Talk Formats
- Keynote: 45–60 minutes
- Featured session: 30–45 minutes
- Panel participation: flexible
- Workshop / breakout: 60–90 minutes (select topics)
- Virtual presentations available
AV Requirements
- Lavalier or handheld wireless microphone
- Projection screen and HDMI connection
- Clicker / slide advancer
- Confidence monitor (preferred, not required)
- Standard conference AV setup is sufficient
Travel
- Available for domestic and international engagements
- Based in the Pacific Northwest
- Travel and accommodation arrangements handled by organizer
- Virtual engagements available for international events
Audience Fit
- Business and entrepreneurship conferences
- Industry association annual meetings
- Leadership summits and executive retreats
- Healthcare, sustainability, and regulated-industry events
- University and business school programs
Speaker Kit
Request Micah's full speaker kit, which includes professional headshots, speaker bios (one-liner, short, and full), topic descriptions, and technical requirements.
Speaker Bios
Copy and paste any of the following bios directly into your conference program, website, or press materials.
One-Liner
~30 wordsMicah Truman is the founder of Return Home and a keynote speaker on mission-driven leadership, crisis decision-making, and industry disruption. As seen on Shark Tank and at SXSW.
Short Bio
~100 wordsMicah Truman is the founder of Return Home, a terramation facility in Washington State that transforms human bodies into soil after death. He built it from scratch during Covid, with no background in death care and no roadmap, and within three years had 800,000 social media followers, appeared on Shark Tank, and won Washington State Funeral Home of the Year. His documentary, The Life We Leave, premiered at SXSW in 2026. Return Home is also featured in The Death Boom, a documentary produced by Eli Roth and Leonardo DiCaprio, set to premiere at Tribeca in June 2026. Micah speaks on mission-driven leadership, crisis decision-making, and industry disruption.
Full Bio
~200 wordsMicah Truman is the founder of Return Home, a terramation (human composting) facility in Washington State that gently transforms our bodies into soil after we die, allowing our last act on the planet to be one that gives back. He built it from scratch during Covid, with no background in death care, no roadmap, and a hostile industry. Within three years, Return Home had 800,000 social media followers, appeared on Shark Tank, been named Washington State Funeral Home of the Year in its first year of operation, and been voted Best of the Best by the NFDA, twice. In March 2026, The Life We Leave, a documentary directed by Emmy-nominated JJ Gerber, premiered at SXSW, with global release scheduled for 2027. That same month, Eli Roth and Leonardo DiCaprio announced The Death Boom, directed by Jessica Chandler, set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2026. Return Home is featured in the film, which examines the pioneers reshaping how the world thinks about death. He speaks on mission-driven leadership, crisis decision-making, industry disruption, and founder psychology, as someone who has been on the front lines, who has fought, suffered, and come through a better leader for it. His talks are built for audiences who want substance over inspiration.
Answers for Event Organizers
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend reaching out at least 3–6 months in advance for major conferences, and 6–12 months for annual events where Micah is a featured or keynote speaker. Availability is limited.
Can Micah customize his talk for our audience?
Yes. Micah works with event organizers to tailor content to specific industries, audiences, and conference themes. A pre-event call is standard for all engagements.
Is Micah available for virtual events?
Yes. Micah is available for virtual and hybrid events. Technical requirements for virtual presentations are minimal: a stable internet connection and standard video conferencing setup.
What topics does Micah cover?
Micah speaks on mission-driven business, leadership under uncertainty, and founder psychology. His signature keynote is 'From Finance to Terramation: Building a Category That Didn't Exist.'
Does Micah do Q&A sessions?
Yes. Q&A is available and encouraged. Micah is comfortable with open, unscripted audience questions and often finds that Q&A produces the most memorable moments of an engagement.
What is the booking process?
Submit an inquiry through the contact form. We'll respond within 2 business days to confirm availability and discuss next steps. A formal agreement is signed before the engagement is confirmed.
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