Tony Hawk
Keynote Speaker: Legendary Skateboarder, Entrepreneur & Founder of The Skatepark Project
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Tony Hawk Biography
Tony Hawk is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of skateboarding, credited with bringing the sport into the global mainstream. Born in San Diego, Hawk showed prodigious talent from an early age, turning professional at just 14. Known for his innovative style and technical precision, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a dominant force in vert skateboarding during the 1980s and 1990s.
Hawk’s career reached a defining moment in 1999 at the X Games, where he landed the first-ever 900—a trick involving two and a half mid-air rotations—cementing his legacy as a pioneer of the sport. Over the course of his competitive career, he won dozens of titles and became synonymous with progression in skateboarding, consistently pushing the boundaries of what was possible on a board.
Beyond competition, Hawk played a crucial role in popularizing skateboarding through media and business ventures. His partnership with Activision led to the creation of the highly successful Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise, which introduced millions to skate culture and became one of the most iconic sports video game series of all time. He also founded Birdhouse Skateboards and has been involved in numerous endorsements, media appearances, and entrepreneurial pursuits.
In addition to his professional achievements, Hawk is known for his philanthropy. Through the Tony Hawk Foundation (now known as The Skatepark Project), he has helped fund hundreds of public skateparks in underserved communities across the United States, expanding access to the sport for younger generations. Even after retiring from professional competition, Hawk remains an active ambassador for skateboarding, continuing to influence the culture and inspire athletes worldwide.
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He's the man who put skateboarding on the map. He's the first to land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He's also among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that's especially youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still connects with his audience by staying true to who he is. Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1 billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game franchise in gaming history. With Tony's typical modesty and humor, he tells the amazing story of his unprecedented success from skateboarder to CEO. Starting his business out of the trunk of his car, he pledged to maintain authenticity in all he did, and it's served him well. He has a deep connection to his audiences, fans and customers. With over 3 million followers, Tony is as great example of the power of social media. Tony's story of building a global brand to giving back to community, his lessons of leadership, perseverance and initiative are relevant to any group. Even if they don't wear skinny pants and grind the rails in a skatepark.
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How much does it cost to book Tony Hawk for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Tony Hawk speak about?
Tony Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Extreme Sports, Social Activism, Sports, Athlete, Mental Health, Marketing, Technology, Health & Wellness, Hall of Fame and Philanthropy.
Where does Tony Hawk travel from?
Tony Hawk generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Tony Hawk?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tony Hawk 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 Tony Hawk 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 Tony Hawk 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.
Tony Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Sales. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Tony Hawk generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Emmitt Smith and Tim Tebow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tony Hawk for an upcoming event.
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How Did I Get Here? The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO
He's the man who put skateboarding on the map. He's the first to land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He's also among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that's especially youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still connects with his audience by staying true to who he is. Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1 billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game franchise in gaming history. With Tony's typical modesty and humor, he tells the amazing story of his unprecedented success from skateboarder to CEO. Starting his business out of the trunk of his car, he pledged to maintain authenticity in all he did, and it's served him well. He has a deep connection to his audiences, fans and customers. With over 3 million followers, Tony is as great example of the power of social media. Tony's story of building a global brand to giving back to community, his lessons of leadership, perseverance and initiative are relevant to any group. Even if they don't wear skinny pants and grind the rails in a skatepark.
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Tony was fantastic!
Dynatrace LLC - Feb 23 2023
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Tony Hawk Shares His Personal Alzheimer's Story
I visited my mom today. She has 93 years of life behind her, but the last 10 have been increasingly corrupted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. She was a secretary at a high school when I was young, later becoming a business teacher at a local college and eventually earning her doctorate in business education. She used to type so much that whenever we had a quiet moment together (usually in front of the TV), she would hold my hand and I could feel her fingers pulsating with keyboard strokes. In other words, she was subconsciously dictating her thoughts and experiences through phantom keyboards in real-time. At first, it annoyed me to no end; fingertips were tapping away on me while I had to endure "60 Minutes" (her choice, of course). She was strong, vivacious, quick-witted, edgy and ultra supportive in those days. When I see her now, she doesn’t recognize me. Sometimes there is a slight glimmer in her eye, sometimes she babbles incoherently, and sometimes she uncontrollably bursts into tears. Today we mostly sat in silence. I gave her updates on our family and fed her Coca-Cola through a straw every few minutes (which she still loves, even through her catatonic condition). But then I noticed her fingers twitching. I’m not sure for how long; maybe they’d been moving the whole time and I wasn’t paying attention. As I watched, I was reminded of her habit of typing unconsciously throughout my life. And even though it may have only been her body (yet again) betraying her, it gave me comfort knowing that perhaps she is still in there somewhere typing away about her life, her experiences, her feelings and our current conversation. Most of my visits end with a feeling of despair and impending finality, but today I left with a sense of hope.
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Tony Hawk Foundation Aims To Raise $50,000 In June
Tony Hawk and the Tony Hawk Foundation are aiming to raise $50,000 in June to help build skateparks in communities that need them most.
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How do I book Tony Hawk to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tony Hawk 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 Tony Hawk, 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 Tony Hawk or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tony Hawk for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tony Hawk, 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 Tony Hawk, 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 Tony Hawk speak about?
Tony Hawk is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Extreme Sports, Social Activism, Sports, Athlete, Mental Health, Marketing, Technology, Health & Wellness, Hall of Fame and Philanthropy. -
Where does Tony Hawk travel from?
Tony Hawk generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tony Hawk?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tony Hawk 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 Tony Hawk 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 Tony Hawk 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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