Blake Mycoskie Speaking Fee: $100,000 to $125,000

Blake Mycoskie is an influential entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known for founding TOMS, a company that revolutionized the business world with its unique one-for-one model. Growing up in Arlington, Texas, Mycoskie displayed an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. He founded a successful laundry service while still in college. However, it was a trip to Argentina in 2006 that profoundly impacted him and changed the course of his professional life. While traveling in Argentina, Mycoskie encountered children without shoes, exposing him to the harsh effects of poverty. Driven by a desire to help, he came up with a simple yet powerful idea: for every pair of shoes sold, TOMS would donate a pair to a child in need. This innovative business model not only provided shoes to millions worldwide but also inspired a global movement of socially conscious businesses. Under Mycoskie's leadership, TOMS expanded its mission beyond shoes. The company later introduced eyewear and coffee products to provide necessary surgeries and clean water to communities in need. His approach demonstrated that businesses could thrive while making a positive impact on the world. To date, TOMS has donated over 100 million pairs of shoes and improved countless lives. In addition to his work with TOMS, Mycoskie has authored the best-seller "Start Something That Matters" and has been a sought-after keynote speaker on the subjects of social entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. His talks are filled with insights and personal anecdotes, drawing from his experiences in building businesses that do good while doing well. Mycoskie has inspired audiences globally to rethink the way they approach business and philanthropy. Blake Mycoskie's visionary work has earned him numerous accolades, including being named among Fortune's "40 Under 40" and receiving the Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he remains a passionate advocate for social impact, continually exploring new ways to combine business success with meaningful contributions to society. His story is a testament to the power of combining purpose with profit, having a lasting influence on both the corporate world and the communities it serves.