Eversmann
Join us for an extraordinary morning with the decorated combat leader behind one of history's most studied battles.
Where Business Leaders Connect, Learn, and Leave Sharper
Presented by Cornerstone, the Accelerent Leadership Breakfast Series is designed to start your morning with more than coffee. Each session features a nationally recognized speaker sharing real stories on resilience, leadership, culture, and personal growth you can actually apply inside your business and life. No sales pitch. Just good people, good breakfast, and ideas worth your time.
Throughout the year you'll hear from a decorated combat veteran and NYT bestselling author, a national boxing champion, a CEO and OKC bombing survivor, and a bestselling author who sparked a global movement.
Authentic Relationships
Meaningful connections with business leaders, clients, and friends of Cornerstone in an honest, relaxed setting.
Nationally Recognized
Voices featured on national stages, bestseller lists, and documentary films. Not your average breakfast speaker.
Practical Takeaways
Ideas on resilience, leadership, and growth you can apply inside your business and life that same morning.
Zero Sales Pitch
No awkward networking games. Just good people, great breakfast, and conversation genuinely worth your time.
Matt Eversmann
We're kicking off the series with a story of courage, leadership, and the lessons that only combat can teach.
Matt Eversmann
First Sergeant (Ret.) · U.S. Army Ranger · NYT Bestselling Author
Matt Eversmann enlisted in the Army in 1987 and went on to serve with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. In August 1993, he deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia as part of Operation Gothic Serpent — the battle immortalized in the bestselling book and film Black Hawk Down. He later served as Operations Sergeant at the U.S. Army War College, taught leadership at Johns Hopkins University, and led his men through 15 months of combat in Iraq during the Surge. Matt is a Bronze Star with Valor recipient, an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Send Me, and co-author of three New York Times bestsellers, including The Battle of Mogadishu. He has been a professional speaker on leadership, followership, and team performance for over 20 years.
More Than a Morning Event
The Leadership Breakfast Series is part of Accelerent's business development platform — where Kansas City's mid-market business leaders build real relationships that lead to real referrals. A room full of trusted advisors, decision makers, and future partners. This is how business gets done.
Join Us April 15th
Seats are limited and this series always fills up. Register below to secure your spot and hear one of the most gripping leadership stories you'll ever encounter.
Register for the Breakfast
April 15, 2026 · 7:00 AM · Fiorella's Event Space
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