Keegan Leahy, MBA, M.DI

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at International Indigenous Innovation Initiative (i4)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Keegan is a seasoned financial professional and founder dedicated to advancing indigenous economic development through sustainable business. As the Founder & CEO of the Turtle Island Foundation and Co-Founder of i4, he leverages his expertise in project finance to support indigenous communities globally. People who have worked with him describe him as determined, positive, and honest.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Keegan is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys boating, flying, and hiking, having successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2021. A U. S. Air Force combat veteran and accomplished pilot, he resides on Lake of the Woods, Ontario, and dedicates his free time to various volunteer organizations.

Unique fact: He is a U. S. Air Force combat veteran and holds an Aircraft Pilot/Flight Engineer certification.

Personality Overview

Meticulous

Logical And Quick

Value Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Economic Development
He founded the Turtle Island Foundation and i4 to facilitate economic reconciliation and connect indigenous innovators with global markets and capital.
Renewable Energy
As a board member of Iron & Earth and a consultant to developing nations, he actively supports the transition to sustainable energy projects.
Global Project Finance
His career is built on over 25 years of experience in project finance, specializing in emerging markets and facilitating economies for indigenous groups.

Media Appearances

Keegan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at International Indigenous Innovation Initiative (i4)
7-2025 - 11-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Indigenous Innovation Initiative
3-2025 - 7-2025
Senior Director at Indigenous Innovation Initiative
10-2023
Member Board of Directors at NADF
11-2021
Board Member at Iron & Earth

Education

10-2021 - 4-2022
Master of Science - MS from Hult International Business School
2020 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Hult International Business School

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Insights For Selling To Keegan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Keegan is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Keegan

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Keegan move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Keegan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Keegan

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