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Former CEO of Zappos | Author of 'Delivering Happiness' | Speaker on Business and Company Culture

Tony Hsieh Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Former CEO of Zappos | Author of 'Delivering Happiness' | Speaker on Business and Company Culture

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Tony Hsieh
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
LAS - Las Vegas, NV

Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

Secondary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

 

Tony Hsieh Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Tony Hsieh was a visionary entrepreneur best known as the CEO of Zappos, where he revolutionized online retail by focusing on exceptional customer service and company culture. Born on December 12, 1973, Hsieh co-founded the advertising network LinkExchange, which he sold to Microsoft for $265 million in 1998. He joined Zappos shortly after and transformed it into a billion-dollar enterprise before selling it to Amazon in 2009. Hsieh was also known for his ambitious Downtown Project in Las Vegas, aiming to create a vibrant tech and arts community. He tragically passed away on November 27, 2020, following injuries from a house fire.

Tony Hsieh was an influential American entrepreneur and former CEO of Zappos, widely recognized for his innovative approaches to business and customer service. Born to Taiwanese immigrants in Illinois, Hsieh showed an early interest in entrepreneurship, launching a worm farm business at the age of nine. He went on to study computer science at Harvard University, where he graduated in 1995. Hsieh’s entrepreneurial journey began in earnest with the co-founding of LinkExchange, an internet advertising network, which he sold to Microsoft for $265 million in 1998. His next major venture was Zappos, an online shoe and clothing retailer. Joining the company as an investor and advisor, he eventually became CEO, steering Zappos to tremendous success. His leadership style at Zappos was characterized by a strong emphasis on company culture and customer satisfaction, believing that happy employees would lead to happy customers. This approach paid off, as Zappos grew into a leading e-commerce site and was acquired by Amazon for $1.2 billion in 2009. Beyond his work at Zappos, Hsieh embarked on the Downtown Project in Las Vegas, investing $350 million to revitalize the city's downtown area. His vision was to create a hub for tech startups, entrepreneurs, and artists, fostering a community that combined business with a vibrant urban culture. Hsieh’s contributions to business and his unique philosophy on corporate culture have left an enduring legacy. He authored the book "Delivering Happiness," which shared his insights on business and life, becoming a bestseller. Tragically, Hsieh passed away in 2020 after sustaining injuries in a house fire, but his influence on the business world continues to be felt, inspiring countless entrepreneurs with his innovative ideas and commitment to happiness in the workplace.
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