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Mannie Canto

MBA
Speaker | Coach
Canto Consulting
Country or state 
United States (Florida)
Available to 
Global
City 
Clermont
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
Pacific/Easter

Personal Details

Bio

Mannie Canto is a keynote speaker dedicated to empowering engineering and STEM students, particularly those from minority backgrounds, to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. His remarkable resilience and determination exemplify his journey from being expelled from school with a 0.7 GPA to graduating with honors in engineering, earning an MBA from LSU-Shreveport, and obtaining a graduate certificate in systems engineering from MIT.

As a motivational speaker, Mannie shares actionable strategies for academic success, encouraging students to start strong, stay focused, and turn failures into opportunities. His impactful speeches have inspired countless students, many of whom credit his guidance for helping them navigate their toughest college years. Mannie remains close to his parents, who play an active role in his children's lives. He has been with his wife for six years, and they have a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. The family enjoys spending weekends being active, visiting theme parks in Orlando, and going to the beach.

Driven by a mission to see more students excel in STEM fields, Mannie is committed to equipping the next generation with the mindset and tools necessary for success.

Current position (2)

Speaker | Coach

Canto Consulting

Program Manager

Lockheed Martin

Degrees (2)
Electrical Engineering
Southern University
2010 to 2013
MBA
LSU-Shreveport
2020 to 2022

Presentations

Presentations (3)
FAILURE ISN'T FINAL: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones

In this talk, Mannie addresses the fear of failure and how embracing it as part of the learning process can drive success. He shares his journey from a 0.7 GPA to becoming a successful engineer, demonstrating how to turn setbacks into catalysts for growth.

START FAST, FINISH STRONG: Achieving Success in STEM

Mannie inspires students to approach their STEM education with urgency and focus. He emphasizes the importance of building momentum early in their academic journey and maintaining it through consistent effort and strategic goal-setting

SCALING THE SUMMIT: Setting Ambitious Goals and Learning Along the Way

This session focuses on aiming high and embracing challenges as part of the path to success. Mannie shares techniques for setting bold goals, tackling complex problems, and learning valuable lessons from each step, regardless of the outcome.

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Expertise (7)

Education
Leadership
Science
STEM Leadership Student Success Building Resilience

Clients

University of Central Florida
Lockheed Martin
Montverde Academy
Orage County Public School System
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Why choose me? 

Relatable, inspiring, and practical. Mannie’s proven STEM success motivates and equips students

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