Class Day 2014: Casey Gerald

Casey Gerald (MBA 2014) gives the student address Wednesday, May 28 during Harvard Business School Class Day ceremonies.

[TheTrueHarlequin]

Does anyone else not see this guy being President one day?

[chrispage]

One of the best speakers I've heard in my life and his TED Talk inspired my soul. I pray you keep going Casey no matter the odds.

[iwnunn]

One of the best speakers I've ever heard.

[SarweshSethiya]

"It reminded us that we didn't have to wait until we were rich or powerful, or until we actually knew finance, to make a difference. We could act right here right now." Amazing lines.

[larrywolverton]

This is definitely the direction I like to see new MBA grads heading. Giving instead of taking, sharing and caring.  This young man is destined to make a real mark on our world.

[ElliotWatts]

Casey, you knocked this speech out of the park. Just like you, it will continue to inspire for years and years to come. Congrats, my friend.

[leahwongashburn]

Spectacular speech by a man I was so fortunate to meet. With support and cheers to you, Casey, and the original MBAxA team, from Asheville and all of us at Highland. Congratulations!

[sobhanseanarisian]

Great speech! There are millions of bright and smart people like him. Current selective educational system ignores majority of them, though. Change the system and see the revolutionary movements in all aspects!

[Shibashibawoof]

I can't believe i didn't pay for this

[SoniaHector]

Very well presented. No notes, no teleprompter. ..what's left to say. Very inspiring for young folks today.

[naledimosieane]

I discovered this speech in 2016 - its 2023 and it's still so incredible. Incredible speaker, with alot of depth.

[cooperjdc]

Casey, I am so proud of you young man! I remember when I use to tell you -- you will be the first black president of this great nation thinking that this would just motivate you aim high. Now, I'm for sure you will be the next black president. I love you nephew continued success.

[carylannebeltran]

I aspire to speak as eloquently and write as brilliantly as this man. The best speaker I've heard in my life.

[sheilanaah]

Great Speech and equally great academic achievements. As a mother of 3 great boys am proud of all you have survived and I pray my boys can survive the temptations of life and achieve such enviable academic attainment. Never forget to leave the world a better place

[MizSTAR]

Casey, encouraged, re-energized and re-focused me with this! From South Oak Cliff to speaking at Harvard Business School, to opening for President Obama. You are a role model even to your own peers. Thank you. By the way, for those who think he is fake, this man is the truth.

[mskolniksoze]

one of the greatest speeches I have heard in a LONG time! Wow. Casey Wow.

[flygirl]

Casey, you always inspire me....much love.

[VictorBlockchain]

We are officially in the Obama generation... talk about raising the bar... no notes or teleprompter for 17 mins... Challenge accepted!

[timothyhill]

I remember when he was just a freshman at south oak cliff hs and he said that he was going to get into an ivy league school now his dream has come into reality

[AmberLyonLive]

How inspiring!  This is beautiful Casey!