Daniel SnyderSpeaker
Sourcing Saved
My Life.
I spent my career asking questions, comparing options, and managing risk. When I faced testicular cancer three times in three years, those skills became personal.
I speak to business and supply chain audiences about asking better questions and weighing difficult choices, and to healthcare and nonprofit audiences about patient advocacy and the people behind the mission.
Selected speaking engagements
- ISM WorldOrlando · 2025
- Testicular Cancer Foundation SummitLas Vegas · 2025
- American Cancer Society Taste of HopeDetroit · Mission Speaker · 2026
The signature presentation
Better questions.
Decisions that matter.
Choosing a treatment center. Seeking another opinion. Weighing unfamiliar options. These were some of the most consequential decisions of my life.
In Sourcing Saved My Life, I connect those experiences with the sourcing principles I knew from work. The talk gives audiences a personal perspective on research, judgment, and speaking up when the stakes are high.
- 01Ask questions and seek the right expertise.
- 02Evaluate alternatives and understand the tradeoffs.
- 03Advocate for yourself and make decisions under uncertainty.
Meet Daniel
A career in sourcing.
A commitment to community.
I bring more than a decade of experience in supply chain and procurement across the automotive and aerospace industries. I served as President of ISM Southeast Michigan from 2023 to 2025 and now serve as Impact Director on the American Cancer Society’s GenNow Detroit board. Facing cancer three times in three years changed how I approach decisions, advocate for myself, and spend my time.
More about DanielFrom the audience
What audiences say.
He has a rare ability to connect, inspire, and bring purpose to the forefront.
Connor O’Leary
Chief Mission Officer, Testicular Cancer Foundation
In addition to sharing how his business skills can translate to daily life, his optimism is contagious, inspiring listeners.
Joe Evans, CPSM
His speaking ability and storytelling captivated an audience at the ISM international conference, where he received a standing ovation.
Lori Sisk, CPSM, CPM
Associate Professor of Teaching, Mike Ilitch School of Business
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Henry Friedman Art & Legacy
Keeping my Zayde’s
story alive.
My grandfather Henry Friedman survived the Holocaust and went on to create a collection of mixed-metal sculptures. I’m helping preserve his art and share the life behind it, connecting his work with new audiences and opportunities for exhibition.
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