- Innovation, Future of Work + Leadership Expert
- The New York Times Bestselling Author
- Serial Entrepreneur
- Executive Consultant
- Keynote Speaker and Moderator
Deborah is a global speaker on innovation, risk-taking, creativity, web3 and the future of work, and the subject of a Stanford University Graduate School of Business Case Study called, “Deborah Perry Piscione: Finding Opportunity in Silicon Valley.
We know that great leaders are defined by the extraordinary people that they lead. What makes Deborah Perry Piscione so special is that she has uncovered the DNA from the inspired cultures of the most innovative companies in the world. It is no surprise that organizations that build systems to grow the passions of their talented workforce are more productive, more innovative, more loyal, and consistently move faster than competitors. Provocative and wonderfully entertaining, Deborah’s presentations are a prerequisite for leaders looking to shake the status quo.
Through her years of research and hands-on work with many of Silicon Valley’s pioneer companies, she has found the keys to building organizations into innovation machines and preparing leaders for the future. Deborah’s discoveries are highlighted by her series of critically acclaimed books:
Having worked as an insider at the White House and Capitol Hill, and then moving into the center of Silicon Valley, Deborah was struck by the vast differences in power and leadership between the two coasts. She became fascinated by the collaborative cultures of innovation that dominate the Silicon Valley region, especially the voracious appetite for growing value from ideas.This spurred her to launch four successful businesses and she is currently launching her fifth, Nobiyo Freshwear (under-apparel for women). Another, Alley to the Valley, has grown into the most influential program for connecting powerful business women. It is this unique experience and understanding that has made her one of the most sought-after business speakers today. With companies and industries looking for every new customer, every new idea, every advantage they can find, Deborah specializes in helping organizations do this by understand their under-realized assets — their talent workforce — that they already have under their nose, and build systems that unlock their full potential.
Both her keynotes and her innovation boot-camps for Fortune 500 leaders are fully customized for your very specific needs.Her clients include Google, McKinsey, TED Talks, Cadence Design, London School of Economics, Microsoft, McDonalds, NetApp, Princeton University, KPMG, Innotown, Qualcomm, Society for Human Resource Management, Stanford University, Accenture, Texas Economic Development Council, Singularity University and many others.Ultimately, Deborah is the perfect speaker if you are searching for an undeniably compelling presentation exploring how to adapt to the demands of an increasingly fast-paced, agile and unforgiving world.
The economy is shaky, unemployment is high, and everyone’s worried about our nation’s ability to compete. But in one small corner of America, business is booming, employers are hiring, and things have never looked brighter: Silicon Valley. Within an area of approximately 10 miles are headquartered some of the most recognizable, successful names in business and technology – Google, Apple, IDEO, CISCO, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Yahoo!, Intel, eBay, Adobe, Oracle, Symantec – companies responsible for many of the greatest innovations of the 21st century.
The rest of the country and the world may be suffering, but Silicon Valley is an economic powerhouse, offering professional and lifestyle opportunities that are fueling a second Gold Rush. What accounts for this?
In this keynote, bestselling author Deborah Perry Piscione reveals The Secrets of Silicon Valley. She traces the history of the Valley back to its earliest days as a sleepy agricultural area filled with orchards and flowering trees, and the initial steps that would set the region on its course. Over the decades, key decisions were made that positioned the Valley to become the center of the electronics and semiconductor industries, the breeding ground for a vibrant venture capital culture, and the epicenter of high tech innovation. Deborah explains Silicon Valley’s key success factors: a culture of collaboration, a high tolerance for risk, a welcoming approach to immigrants, and a willingness to share the bounty and give everyone a sense of ownership.
Drawing on case studies from leading Silicon Valley innovators, Deborah shows that Silicon Valley’s secrets
can be shared, and its remarkable success can be replicated around the world to meet today’s global
challenges.
1. The emergence of Silicon Valley wasn’t an accident of history, but the result of decades of forward
thinking, planning, and investment.
2. The secrets of the Valley aren’t so secret after all – they can be explained as clear-cut strategies and
approaches that anyone can pursue.
3. While Silicon Valley can’t be replicated, other regions and communities can adopt many of its key characteristics to local circumstances to spur innovation and growth.
“As to Deborah’s performance, I have to say I could not be
happier with the choice to have her come to our event. She really impressed me and… she really stood her ground
and represented women very well. She was so pleasant to work with and was so readily able to accommodate us.
She truly shined.”
“Deborah, that you for speaking to our global leads, and it was by far, the most valuable insights into Silicon
Valley, innovation and the region’s economic prowess.”
“Thank you so much for your excellent presentation. I tremendously enjoyed the way you presented: clear, to the point and in a very energetic way. Thanks again for a truly engaging performance and for coming the long
way!”
“In her presentation, Deborah drilled down for us what it is going to take to create risk-taking cultures and what organizations are going to need in order to succeed in this economy.”
“One of the best speakers we’ve encountered in innovation process. It was Deborah’s talk that made us transform our global innovation team and practices.”
“Deborah was all that we expected. Her unique vision of innovation and leadership is exactly what the World
Business Forum needed.”
“We brought in Deborah to speak to 100 manufacturing CEO’s as part of our innovation series, and her lessons were a hit. Without a doubt, we are bringing her back.”
“Deborah was a great asset to our client event. She connected with our audience immediately, took questions
and spent time with many of the members afterward. She took considerable time to learn about the company and its audience, making the content as relevant as possible. This proved extremely valuable in her presentation the day of the event.”
”We so enjoyed having you as our speaker. Great comments are still coming in!”