Where Global Politics, Business, Media and Change Connect
Some speakers tell stories. Cherno lives inside them.
On stage. On air. On screen. In conversation with the world.
From dancing with Zulus in South Africa to broadcasting from the White House lawn, Cherno’s work crosses borders, cultures, and industries.
Global By Default
Berlin and Los Angeles are home. New York, London, Washington, DC, and Asian hubs are familiar territory. He’s emceed in Kobe and Jerusalem. Delivered keynotes in San Francisco and Zurich.
Inspiration comes from everywhere: Bayreuth’s Wagner Festspielhaus. The Sydney Opera House. Bodysurfing in Fiji. Deep diving into Beijing’s National Library of China. Counting sheep in New Zealand. And Maui, where legend says the sun was once tamed.
Speaker and Emcee: Where Business Meets Culture
Cherno shares stages and ideas with thinkers, leaders, and creators worldwide.
From Silicon Valley conversations with Reid Hoffmann to philanthropy with Bill Gates. From geopolitics with Barack Obama, latest Hollywood trends with Jeff Goldblum, philosophies change with Harvard’s Michael Sandel to a glimpse into the future with AI-guru Geoffery Hinton.
Music labs in Santa Monica. Kitchens in Tokyo. Morning runs through Shanghai. Appearances on global TV formats like The Masked Singer.
Different worlds. One connecting thread: curiosity.
Rooted In Art. Trained For The Stage
Born and raised in Berlin. A mother who taught piano and guarded books. A father who photographed and cooked.
Classical education met pop culture early. Past met present. Depth met momentum.
Education and Professional Training in the US and Europe
Political science and business at universities in Berlin and Los Angeles. Stagecraft at Hollywood’s legendary Musicians Institute.
Still a student when he started writing for major newspapers, the first step in a career spanning journalism, emceeing, and storytelling.
More than 20 years as host of German TV Morning News.
Corporate Speaker, Executive Coach and University Lecturer
International emcee and keynote speaker. Working across Europe, North America, and Asia.
University lecturer. Executive coach. Trusted voice in boardrooms and auditoriums alike.
Beyond the spotlight
Deeply engaged in social impact - from AIDS initiatives to UNICEF.
The international emcee and keynote speaker Cherno is the founder of the award-winning children’s literacy program Cerebral Cinema for Children.
A Speaker Who Connects People and Ideas
Knowledge. Humor. Humanity.
Cherno Jobatey connects people, ideas, and cultures - with clarity, energy, and heart.
Frequently asked questions
Why do organizations book Cherno?
Because information is everywhere. Perspective is rare.
Most audiences don’t need another speaker telling them what happened. They need someone who can connect the dots between technology, business, politics, media, and culture, and explain what happens next.
That’s where Cherno comes in!
What makes Cherno an exceptional emcee?
An emcee’s job isn’t to introduce speakers. It’s to create meaning.
Great events are like great conversations. They need energy, rhythm, momentum, and connection.
After decades of live television and international events, Cherno knows how to turn a collection of presentations into a cohesive audience experience
What makes Cherno different from other keynote speakers?
Most speakers study trends. Cherno has spent decades interviewing the people creating them.
From presidents to entrepreneurs. From artists to innovators. From Silicon Valley to Washington, DC. From global media to boardrooms.
His perspective comes from a front-row seat to change, and the ability to translate complexity into clarity.
What does Cherno speak about?
The forces shaping the future.
Artificial intelligence. Communication. Change. Leadership. Geopolitics. Media. Human behavior.
But the real subject is always the same: How do leaders make sense of a world that’s changing faster than ever?
Why is a global perspective important today?
Because there is no such thing as a local problem anymore.
A political decision in Washington affects supply chains in Europe.
An AI breakthrough in California impacts jobs in Frankfurt.
A social trend in Asia influences customer expectations everywhere.
The world has become interconnected.
Leadership has to become interconnected too.
Why does curiosity matter so much?
Because curiosity is the source code of innovation. Every discovery begins with a question. Every change starts with someone willing to challenge preconceptions. Cherno has been a curious traveler across political conventions, technical labs, worldwide stages and local communities throughout his career. It’s also the attitude Cherno inspires in every crowd.
Does Cherno work worldwide?
Yes! Europe. North America. Asia. The Middle East…
Various cultures Different industries. Different challenges.
Yet one truth remains remarkably consistent: The leaders who succeed are the ones who learn fastest.
Beyond speaking, what else does Cherno do?
He’s an executive coach, university lecturer, journalist, emcee and devotes a lot of time to charity.
Each role brings a particular viewpoint to leadership, communication and transformation. Together, they create a perspective that few speakers can offer.
What do audiences typically take away?
A clearer understanding of what’s changing.
A deeper understanding of why it’s changing.
And a renewed sense of what they can do about it.
Because uncertainty isn’t the problem.
Failing to understand it is.
What is the central idea behind Cherno's work?
The future doesn’t arrive at once. It arrives as signals. Most people miss them.
The leaders who thrive are the ones who recognize those signals early, connect seemingly unrelated ideas, and act before everyone else sees what’s coming.
That’s what Cherno helps audiences learn to do.