What is the core element of innovation? Sterling Hawkins explores discomfort, a key ingredient of innovation. By weaving personal and business stories, framed by looking back at MacGyver, the 1980s TV show, Sterling connects us to the complexity of innovation through discomfort.

Sterling Hawkins is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, business leader, investor and futurist. Sterling and his work have been featured in a number of national news publications. His lectures provide insight into retail innovation and transformational leadership.

Learn more about this event and the other ideas at www.tedxchulavista.com Sterling Hawkins is a master of innovation and has overcome enormous changes and obstacles in his past. These include going from a bankrupt business to selling his first business, turning a broken family business into a successful business, and overcoming the fear of public speaking to keynote at conferences around the world . His story motivates you to make the most of every situation.

Hawkins is a renowned keynote speaker, business leader, entrepreneur, investor and futurist.
Passionate about retail innovation, he has worked with universities such as Stanford and Cornell to create a vision for the future of commerce. He evaluates more than 1,000 innovative technologies annually to dramatically transform retail and the way it meets consumer needs and wants. Additionally, he has worked with investment groups, startups, brands and Fortune 500 companies including Zebra Technologies and Starter Bros. Markets. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event in the TED conference format, but independently organized by a local community. For more information, visit https://www.ted.com/tedx

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