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Founder & CEO of BLK SHP | Best-Selling Author | Innovation and Leadership Expert

Peter Sims Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Founder & CEO of BLK SHP | Best-Selling Author | Innovation and Leadership Expert

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Peter Sims
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
OAK - Oakland, CA

Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

Secondary Topic Category:
Creativity and Innovation

 

Peter Sims Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Peter Sims is the founder and CEO of BLK SHP and a best-selling author known for "Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries." With extensive experience in innovation and leadership, he has collaborated with Stanford's Institute of Design and served as an advisor at Google X. Peter's work emphasizes the power of small, experimental steps in fostering creativity and entrepreneurial success.

Peter Sims is a renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and innovative thought leader. He is the founder and CEO of BLK SHP, Inc., a creative platform dedicated to fostering small ventures and co-conspiracies among entrepreneurs. Sims' seminal work, "Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries," has been celebrated by major publications like The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post for its insightful approach to innovation through iterative, small-scale experiments. His ideas have resonated widely, influencing entrepreneurs and creative thinkers globally.In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Peter has played a significant role in the academic and corporate worlds. He has collaborated closely with Stanford University's Institute of Design (the d.school), where he has contributed to the development of courses and methodologies that promote creative thinking and problem-solving. His advisory role at Google X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory, further underscores his expertise in leading-edge innovation and strategic thinking.Peter's background in venture capital, notably as a co-founder of Summit Partners' European Office, has provided him with a solid foundation in understanding and nurturing high-growth enterprises. He is also a co-founder of Giving Tuesday, an international movement that promotes charitable giving, and FUSE Corps, an initiative that places entrepreneurial leaders in year-long fellowships with city governments to tackle pressing social issues.With a deep commitment to leadership and authentic storytelling, Peter's work extends beyond the realm of business into broader societal impacts. His co-authored book, "True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership," explores the journeys of over 125 top leaders, providing valuable insights into personal and professional growth. Through his writing, speaking, and advisory roles, Peter Sims continues to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to embrace creativity, innovation, and leadership.
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