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Christian McGilloway comments on a keynote at Zendesk, praising Gus Balbontin. Gus Balbontin responds with gratitude, and Zendesk replies with clapping emojis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/1ff24831-d0c7-4f19-9e9d-e1cae1020b5d/IMG_0144.jpg Testimonials A screenshot of a text message conversation. The first message is a detailed appreciation note addressed to Gus from Jed Nagle, thanking him for his inspiring talk at the Moneywise Global conference. The message mentions an 11-year-old son and reflects on parenting and learning. The reply from Gus is a brief, enthusiastic thank you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/ae7103c1-cd9d-435e-8398-e04796b2feaf/IMG_0504.jpg Testimonials Photograph of a speaker on stage at a conference, with a large screen displaying his image and a signature that says 'Gus Balbontin.' The audience is seated in front of the stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/78f3ca0c-cfee-4e76-83f7-dc0db30df035/IMG_5442.jpg Testimonials A man standing on stage in a conference room, gesturing with arms open, with a quote on the large screen behind him, reading 'it is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it' by Upton Sinclair. Audience members are visible in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/f4676130-c9e1-4012-832e-59cb9c360327/IMG_7582.jpg Testimonials A screenshot of a Twitter conversation where Brendan Dodgson posts a tweet praising Gus Balbontin's keynote speech at a Zendesk Showcase, calling it hilarious, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Gus Balbontin replies appreciatively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/031f5d31-3687-4c0d-8c49-2b81ced6441e/IMG_1250.jpg Testimonials Photograph of a speaker giving a presentation in front of a projection screen with text. The speaker has curly dark hair and a beard, wearing a black t-shirt that says 'Citizen of Earth.' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/65c5aa1e-c5a4-497e-9db1-be1c85fa23ef/Testimonial+Gus+8.jpeg Testimonials Screenshot of an email from Jamie to Gus, mentioning a life-saving conference and gratitude for a motivating talk, with Jamie's personal information partly redacted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/c2845c71-7524-4157-9328-48187392dc22/IMG_5442.jpg Testimonials A speaker on stage at a conference, standing in front of a large screen displaying a quote by Upton Sinclair, with an audience watching. The room has a chandelier and blue curtains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/7a7e4707-fefb-4132-b03a-ee90b8aafa9d/Screenshot+2024-08-12+at+2.14.29%E2%80%AFpm.png Testimonials Man speaking on stage during a conference, wearing a black t-shirt with The word 'neu' and the number '21' on it, gesturing with his hands, with a blurred presentation slide in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/fd5caa16-acba-4330-a470-9f7ef7663742/IMG_7559.png Testimonials A man standing on stage at a conference with a large screen behind him displaying his name, GUS BALBONTIN, and his titles, Former Executive Director and CTO at Lonely Planet. He is wearing a black t-shirt with the word 'BRAVER' and jeans, holding a microphone in his left hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/ecb75416-d035-4c95-9fa2-c65d3f58b574/Testimonial+Gus+9.jpeg Testimonials Screenshot of an email from Jeremy to Gus, dated August 2, discussing Gustavo's presentation at a Qantas Leadership event and using a traffic analogy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/3c96bf62-c539-413b-b12e-c86ef8bb5a11/IMG_7573.jpg Testimonials A person on stage giving a presentation at a conference, with an audience visible in the foreground. The stage has a large screen displaying text and a logo, with some text blurred. The person is pointing towards the screen, wearing a black shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/73ed4e00-3ec4-4601-b4da-f7fd332a6849/IMG_7572.jpg Testimonials A man speaking on stage at a conference, holding a phone, with a presentation slide behind him displaying the name Gus Balboni, former executive director of Lonely Planet, and a logo for Zenbook. The audience is visible in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/16c33f8c-1534-4996-b18d-4c9b382f70ab/IMG_7578.jpg Testimonials A speaker on stage at a conference, with a large screen behind them displaying his name, GUS BALBONTIN, and the topic of his talk, about focusing on the customer and innovation. The audience is seated in front of the stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/03686477-1c88-43c4-bfa0-7f2d2c7f9c5e/IMG_7582.jpg Testimonials Screenshot of a Twitter exchange featuring a tweet from Brendan Dodson praising Gus Balbontin's keynote. 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Gus Balbontin responds with gratitude, and Zendesk replies with clapping hand emojis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66b44e54d5412a5913457dd3/48d54d4a-1243-402e-ac7a-50a246ea2bb7/IMG_3415.jpg Testimonials Screenshot of a text message praising Gus's speaking talent, mentioning their session on Tuesday, and expressing admiration for his impact as a speaker. 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