Tim Brown
Keynote Speaker: Sustainable Footwear Entrepreneur & Former Professional Footballer; Co-Founder of Allbirds; Environmental Innovation Advocate
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Tim Brown Biography
Tim Brown is a New Zealand entrepreneur, former professional footballer, and co-founder of Allbirds, a sustainable footwear brand recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly materials and minimalist design. Brown earned a Bachelor of Science in Design from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning before beginning a professional soccer career that spanned the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. As a midfielder, he played for Wellington Phoenix and served as vice-captain of New Zealand's national team, the All Whites, contributing to the team's qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
Following his retirement from professional sports, Brown completed a master's in management from the London School of Economics. During his athletic career, he became interested in sustainable product design, particularly in the footwear industry, which he viewed as dominated by petroleum-based materials and excessive branding. Drawing inspiration from New Zealand's wool industry, Brown developed a sustainable sneaker, refining the concept through multiple prototypes and securing funding through a Kickstarter campaign. He also participated in London's Sirius Programme and won Richard Branson's Three New Things global innovation competition. Partnering with renewables expert and biotech engineer Joey Zwillinger, Brown launched Allbirds in San Francisco, introducing the "Wool Runner," a sneaker made from superfine Merino wool that received recognition from Time Magazine.
Allbirds gained popularity in the technology sector and among environmentally conscious consumers, earning accolades from Fast Company and inclusion in TIME's list of 50 Genius Companies. As a certified B Corporation, Allbirds integrated sustainability into its operations, utilizing materials with lower carbon footprints, implementing carbon labeling, and introducing the "M0.0NSHOT," a net-zero carbon shoe. The company later went public on Nasdaq, highlighting its growth from a startup to a global footwear brand.
Brown has been recognized for his role in advancing sustainable design and mission-driven entrepreneurship. He has spoken on topics including sustainable business practices, the intersection of design and climate action, and the influence of sports on leadership and resilience. Brown's career reflects a commitment to environmental innovation and the integration of purpose-driven values in the footwear and apparel industry.
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Tim Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Athlete, Environment, Business Growth, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, Earth Day, Business Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship.
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Tim Brown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Tim Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Athlete and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim Brown for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Tim Brown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Natalie Kyriacou OAM, Bernadette Beck and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Brown for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Tim Brown to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tim Brown 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 Tim Brown, 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 Tim Brown or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tim Brown for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tim Brown, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tim Brown are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Brown, 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 Tim Brown speak about?
Tim Brown is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Athlete, Environment, Business Growth, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Activism, Earth Day, Business Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship. -
Where does Tim Brown travel from?
Tim Brown generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tim Brown?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Brown 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 Tim Brown 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 Tim Brown 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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