Speaking Topics
Talks that go deeper than the surface.
Lyf speaks from decades of lived experience in the fishing trade — bringing expertise, urgency, and authenticity to every stage.
Every talk Lyf delivers is rooted in real work: hauling nets, running fish markets, building aquaculture systems, and fighting for the policies that protect our seafood supply. This isn't theory. It's the water, the dock, and the dinner table.
What 'sustainable' actually means — and why it matters now.
The word 'sustainable' gets thrown around a lot. Lyf cuts through the noise with a fishmonger's precision: what certification systems actually hold up, which fishing practices protect ecosystems, and how consumers, chefs, and businesses can make choices that matter. Drawing on his family's legacy in the trade and his work with the most trusted fishermen and farmers in the Pacific Northwest, this talk reframes sustainability as a practical commitment, not a marketing label.
- How to read seafood certifications and sourcing claims
- The real economics of sustainable fishing
- Building supply chains that protect wild stocks
- What the Pacific Northwest gets right — and what's still at risk
Farming the water — the right way.
Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing food sectors in the world — and one of the most misunderstood. Lyf brings deep hands-on experience in both aquaculture and aquaponics to demystify what responsible fish farming looks like, where the industry is heading, and how innovation in water-based food systems can help feed the world without destroying it. This talk is equal parts science, business, and call to action.
- Aquaculture vs. aquaponics: systems, trade-offs, and potential
- Environmental benchmarks for responsible fish farming
- Innovation in closed-loop and land-based systems
- The role of aquaculture in global food security
Building a business with the tide, not against it.
Lyf grew up in a fish market and has spent his career building and advising businesses at the intersection of seafood, sustainability, and commerce. This talk is for entrepreneurs, food industry leaders, and anyone trying to build something that lasts in a sector defined by environmental pressure and shifting consumer values. Lyf shares the hard-won lessons of running a purpose-driven food business — from sourcing decisions to brand trust to the long game of operating with integrity.
- What second-generation fishmongers know that MBAs don't
- Aligning business model with environmental values
- Building trust with fishermen, farmers, and customers
- The future of the seafood industry — and who will lead it
Talk Formats
Built for your event.
Keynote
45–60 minutes. Full narrative arc, audience Q&A. Ideal for conference openers or closers.
Workshop
90–120 minutes. Interactive, hands-on. Designed for smaller groups who want to go deep.
Panel & Moderation
Lyf is an experienced panelist and moderator for industry conversations and roundtables.
Custom
Every event is different. Lyf works with organizers to shape talks that fit the moment.
Bring Lyf to your stage.
Available for conferences, summits, corporate events, university engagements, and industry forums worldwide.