Kip Tindell

Kip Tindell

Keynote Speaker: Retail Innovation Leader & Co-Founder of The Container Store; Author of "Uncontainable"; Advocate for Conscious Capitalism

Kip Tindell Biography

Kip Tindell is the co-founder and retired chairman and CEO of The Container Store, a retail company specializing in storage and organization solutions. Tindell and his partners identified a market need for products such as metal crates, stackable wicker baskets, and lucite canisters, establishing a new retail category focused on helping customers organize and simplify their lives. Under Tindell's leadership, The Container Store expanded to more than 80 stores nationwide, offering over 10,000 products designed to save space and time. The company is recognized for its employee-first culture and commitment to customer service.

Tindell formalized a set of guiding values known as The Container Store's Foundation Principles, which continue to influence the company's culture and decision-making. These principles, rooted in the tenets of conscious capitalism, emphasize values-based leadership and stakeholder interdependence. The Container Store has received recognition for its unique inventory, original retail concept, and dedication to its workforce, including repeated inclusion on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For."

Tindell is an advocate for conscious capitalism and outlines his business philosophy in the book "Uncontainable: How Passion, Commitment, and Conscious Capitalism Built a Business Where Everyone Thrives." The book details his approach to building a sustainable and profitable business guided by foundational values. Tindell serves on the boards of Whole Foods Market, the Akola Project, and Conscious Capitalism, Inc., contributing to the movement for ethical and purpose-driven business practices.

Throughout his career, Tindell has received several honors in the retail industry, including Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, the National Retail Federation's Innovator of the Year and Gold Medal Award, and induction into the Retailing Hall of Fame, Dallas Business Hall of Fame, and World Retail Hall of Fame. He is a past chairman of the National Retail Federation and serves on its board and executive committee, as well as on the boards of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., JUST Capital, and the Southwestern Medical Foundation. Tindell frequently shares insights on values-driven leadership, retail innovation, and organizational culture with business audiences.

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Kip Tindell Videos

Capitalism: The Remix | Kip Tindell
Kip Tindell: "Uncontainable" | Talks at Google - YouTube
Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store speaking at Voices of ...

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Kip Tindell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Finance, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability and ESG.

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Kip Tindell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Ethics & Integrity, Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kip Tindell can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Mackey, John Goldstein and Marty Metro. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kip Tindell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 15/09/2026.

Kip Tindell Videos

Capitalism: The Remix | Kip Tindell
Kip Tindell: "Uncontainable" | Talks at Google - YouTube
Kip Tindell, CEO of The Container Store speaking at Voices of ...
Why Our Retail Staff Earns $50K, with Container Store CEO Kip Tindell
Want to Be a World Class Salesperson?Connect with the Moral Imperative
  • How do I book Kip Tindell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kip Tindell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kip Tindell, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kip Tindell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kip Tindell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kip Tindell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kip Tindell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kip Tindell speak about?

    Kip Tindell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Finance, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability and ESG.
  • Who is the agent for Kip Tindell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kip Tindell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kip Tindell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kip Tindell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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