Mario Armstrong
The Voice at the Intersection of Media, Tech & The Arts
Speaker | Entrepreneur | Arts Advocate
Speaker, Emcee, Host
As an emcee, Mario sets the tone from the first moment and holds the energy of an entire event. And when it's time for a fireside chat or panel, he brings 2x Emmy Award-winning live TV instincts to every conversation. The room always leaves different than it arrived.
New Video Series and App
OWNR! is Mario's signature show and platform for visual and performing artists. Podcast, meets performance, meets masterclass! Every episode delivers the business tools and real-world strategies artists never got in school and the app matches artists directly to grants and mentorship they'd never find alone. Watch one episode and you'll want to send it to every artist you know.
Tech, AI & Media Expertise
As a longtime NBC TODAY Show contributor and trusted tech voice, Mario translates complex technology into ideas anyone can act on. From AI tools to digital strategy, he helps individuals and brands stay ahead of what's next.
About Mario
Mario Armstrong is a 2x Emmy Award-winning host, columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, and technology expert on NBC’s TODAY Show.
As one of the country’s most trusted voices on technology, innovation, and personal reinvention, he has hosted live events and conversations for leading brands including NetApp, Capital One, IBM, and Vimeo, connecting with audiences from executive boardrooms to arenas of 10,000 attendees.
Mario is also an entrepreneurial builder known for creating powerful media, live experiences, and new platforms that open doors for others. He independently developed, funded, and produced an Emmy-winning television show and is the co-creator of OWNR!, an AI and media platform helping artists and creators build more sustainable, ownership-driven careers. Born and built in Baltimore, Mario brings warmth, credibility, and real-world perspective to every stage, screen, and room he enters.