Ann Hiatt | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Ann Hiatt received her initial business training during 15 years as the Executive Business Partner to Jeff Bezos (CEO of Amazon) and Eric Schmidt (CEO and Executive Chairman at Google/Alphabet). Ann consults with executives of Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley startups and is on several advisory boards. Ann has dissected the formula for groundbreaking success and empowers entrepreneurs through practical suggestions of how to develop a corporate culture of relentless ambition and forward-thinking leaders. Ann is one of the most trusted and respected advisors in Silicon Valley with a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in technology today and how to apply that to your organization. She is a sought-after international speaker having spoken at conferences across 5 continents

Current position (1)

Executive Business Partner and Chief of Staff

Google

Degrees (2)

International Studies

University of Washington

1996 to 2002

Scandinavian Studies

University of California Berkeley

2005 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (2)

Lessons in Innovation from Silicon Valley Elite

In this session you will learn how to maximize your potential, expand your skills, create a deeper relationship with your executive and make your role even more impactful through executive level communication, problem solving, collaboration and passion. Ann will share these business lessons through captivating stories of things she's learned (often the hard way) directly from the Silicion Valley elite she has supported for the past 15 years.

Grit, Reinvention and Pivoting for Success

As the right hand for some of the most powerful CEOs (Jeff Bezos -CEO, Amazon and Eric Schmidt - CEO,Google) Ann has witnessed what it takes to endure the relentless process of learning, pivoting and surviving while under extreme scrutiny. In this talk you will learn the keys for success through grit, reinvention and pivoting at the right times.

The "celebrity CEO" trend has set a daunting spotlight for executives at all levels where it feels like everyone is watching your every move and not allowing for iterative learning or experimentation. We all need to develop agile strategies, push through unexpected pain points and continue to learn and grow personally while maintaining authority. This talk will explore the many ways in which you can use that spotlight to empower both you and your workforce to think creatively and get results. We can avoid perfectionist paralysis through rewarding growth an

Past talks (2)

Grit, Reinvention and Pivoting for Success

SXSW

Austin, TX

March 8, 2019

Lessons in Innovation from Silicon Valley Elite

SXSW

Austin, TX

March 11, 2018