Tony Hawk
The Genesis of The Tony Hawk Foundation
Tony Hawk
Keynote Speaker
Skateboarding Legend, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, a pioneer of social media, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur, and the first skater to ever land a 900, talks about his experience creating authentic brands and giving back.
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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk isn’t just a household name – he’s a global icon and a force for good. From dominating competitions with his signature style to advocating for youth through the Tony Hawk Foundation, Hawk’s story is one of constant evolution and positive impact.
Hawk’s talks are more than just exhilarating tales of his competitive days. He weaves these stories with practical lessons on resilience, creativity, and staying true to yourself. As a businessman, philanthropist, and video game character, he has applied those same qualities while forging ahead through his career as an unlikely CEO.
Hawk’s message is clear: embrace challenges, find your passion, and stay authentic. Audiences leave his presentations with a renewed perspective on achieving goals, navigating adversity, and unlocking their potential.
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Tony Hawk’s Speech Topics
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The Benefits of Giving Back
What happens when your financial success reaches heights you never thought possible from a sport like skateboarding? You give back to the people and the sport while making the world a better place. Listen to legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk discuss how his success on four wheels and his early life as a young skateboarder finding his place in the world became the impetus for the Tony Hawk Foundation and their mission around the world.
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Embracing Technology and Social Media
Tony Hawk has always been known as a gadget geek, a social media pioneer, and an early adopter of technology. Some people still think he’s just a video game character. Find out how this legendary skateboarder embraced social media early on to great success and used the newest technology to take his brands and his charity work to new places.
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Authenticity Above All Else
In the world of skateboarding, nothing is held in higher esteem than authenticity. So, how does the sport’s most famous face walk the fine line between authenticity and “selling out?” Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk walks the walk every day as he continues to be the face of the sport he loves, while managing his successful business empire and award winning charitable foundation.
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