Speaking
The lessons that scaled. The mistakes that didn't.
- 01Keynote, 30 to 45 minutes
- 02Fireside or panel
- 03Team workshop
Performance marketing
Thomas Ma
Storyteller
A decade of receipts taught him which lever actually moves. Now he pulls it for other operators.
$100M+ TikTok ad revenue across 250+ brands
StagesVidConSXSWEcom NorthYPO Global Summits
AmazonWalmartNikeAdidasFableticsDr. SquatchCoinbaseand many more
01Hire him
Performance marketing storyteller. Pick your path.
Advisory
Coaching structure: come prepared, leave with assignments and KPIs for the next session.
- 01Come prepared, numbers ready
- 02Leave with next-session assignments
- 03KPI check-ins every call
02On stage
Rooms he has already worked.
VidConCreator economy
SXSW, for TikTokPlatform stage
Ecom NorthKeynote
TikTok for BusinessBrand feature
YPO MarketingMarketing leaders
and many
more
more
More stagesAsk for the list
03The work
Built, owned, running.
01Exited
Sapphire Studios
Founder
The UGC engine behind $100M+ for 250+ brands. Sold it in March 2026.
02Current
San Francisco Signal
Part of the ownership group
Pro women's volleyball. Bay Area team launching January '27. Fill the room from day one.
03Current
Tom Talks
Founder
Live events about the part that nearly ended it. Not the raise, not the exit.
04Tom Talks
Deep connections. Real stories.
Tom Talks finds builders and puts them in a room. Not to pitch, to share what actually happened. Come for the story. Leave with people who get it.
05Inquire
Get in touch.
Tell him the number that will not move. Speaking date, advisory scope, or something that does not fit a box.
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