Stephen Shapiro | Author & Innovation Instigator at FAST Innovation

Stephen Shapiro began his journey in innovation over 25 years ago, founding and leading a 20,000-person innovation practice at Accenture. He is the author of eight books, including his latest, You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck, and the creator of Personality Poker, an interactive experience played by more than 250,000 people worldwide. Stephen’s expertise has been featured on major television networks including CNBC, USA Network, and TLC, making his ideas as engaging on screen as they are on stage. He serves as a Senior Research Fellow with The Conference Board, has delivered presentations in over 50 countries, and was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015. Offstage, Stephen explores innovation through magic and music, two disciplines deeply connected to creative thinking. Magic gives him a chance to make the impossible possible, while playing the tenor sax lets him practice improvisational jazz, a form of innovation in real time.