Keynote Speaker
A Voice for American Industry.
From the foundry floor to the national stage — Kory Anderson brings real stories, hard-won lessons, and an unshakeable belief in what American manufacturing can still do.
Selected Speaking Engagements
FROM THE FOUNDRY FLOOR
TO THE NATIONAL STAGE.
Kory Anderson is a working American manufacturer and foundry owner who brings firsthand operating experience to the national conversation about manufacturing and the skilled trades. He speaks from the foundry floor — not from a consulting background — bringing real stories from American manufacturing leadership to conferences, industry associations and workforce conversations across the country.
Featured Presentation
American Foundry Society — Metalcasting Congress
"From Concept to Casting"
General Session Speaker
National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors — 94th General Meeting
"Steam and Spirit: Inspecting the Past to Power the Future"
Industry Presentation
American Foundry Society — Sourcing & Tooling Presentation
"Foundry sourcing, patternmaking and building stronger tooling partnerships"
Build Freedom / Make It in America Summit
"American manufacturing, entrepreneurship and building the next generation of skilled tradespeople"
Non-Ferrous Founders' Society — Industry Executive Conference
"No One Wants to Do This Work"
Selected engagements. Additional appearances available upon request.
Government Advocacy
Advocating for American Manufacturing
in Washington
In November 2025, Kory and Ali traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet directly with senators and representatives — advocating for metalcasting, American manufacturing, small businesses, and the skilled-trades workforce.
Washington, D.C. · November 2025
U.S. Capitol
Senate Meeting
Congressional Office
Signature Topics
Manufacturing & Skilled-Trades Keynote Topics
The 150 Case: Building the Impossible
A 12-year Guinness World Record journey — from a garage in South Dakota to the largest steam traction engine ever built. A story about grit, faith, and refusing to quit.
Reviving American Manufacturing
Why American-made still matters, how small manufacturers are leading the charge, and what it takes to build a business on craftsmanship in a world chasing cheap.
The Skilled Trades Crisis — and the Fix
America is running out of builders. Kory makes the case for the trades as a calling, not a fallback — and shares what he's doing about it through Iron Warrior Academy.
Entrepreneurship from the Ground Up
From portable welding out of a garage at 22 to a multi-company American-made ecosystem. Real lessons on starting with nothing, betting on yourself, and building what lasts.
Steam, Heritage & American Identity
Why preserving early American industry isn't nostalgia — it's a blueprint. A talk on honoring the past while building the future, perfect for engineering and heritage audiences.
Who Books Kory
For Event Planners
WHAT EVENT
PLANNERS GET.
- A speaker with real operating experience—not theory
- Stories drawn from foundries, product development and a 12-year Guinness World Record build
- A credible voice on American manufacturing and the skilled-trades workforce
- Optional audience promotion through Kory's established social platforms
- Professional coordination through Kory's team from inquiry through appearance
Book Kory to Speak
Ready to Bring Kory to Your Stage?
Whether it's a national conference, a university lecture, a trade summit, or a corporate event — Kory delivers a talk your audience won't forget. Reach out to start the conversation.
For speaking inquiries, availability, and fees — submit the form and Kory's team will respond within 48 hours.
Kory + Ali Anderson
KORY + ALI ANDERSON
For select events, Kory and Ali Anderson are available together for conversations on entrepreneurship, American manufacturing, business acquisition, family, faith, workforce development and building a mission-driven portfolio of American companies.