Hall of Fame speaker Stephen Shapiro shares his innovation expertise with Fortune 500 companies around the world. He consistently inspires teams to boost their creative problem-solving skills. Organizations like NASA, Marriott, 3M, P&G, and USAA have transformed their innovation strategies thanks to his insights.
Stephen’s keynote speeches draw from his acclaimed books: Invisible Solutions, Best Practices Are Stupid, and Personality Poker. He tailors each talk to match the unique challenges and goals of your organization.
He helps leaders and teams tackle tough business problems through fresh approaches. With decades of industry experience, Stephen uncovers opportunities to enhance innovation models and reshape the cultures that drive them.
In 2001, after releasing his first book, 24/7 Innovation, Stephen left Accenture to become a full-time innovation speaker and advisor. Since then, he has written four more books—Goal-Free Living (2006), The Little Book of Big Innovation Ideas (2007), Personality Poker (2010), and Best Practices Are Stupid (2011)—and delivered speeches in 50 countries.
Today, Stephen remains dedicated to helping companies like 3M, P&G, Marriott, Nike, and Microsoft rethink their approach to innovation. Through customized keynotes, advisory work, and strategic services, he challenges audiences to shift perspectives. His passionate, high-energy style gets people moving—both physically and mentally—towards breakthrough thinking.
