Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss is a globally recognized entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker, best known for his groundbreaking book The 4-Hour Workweek, a #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller translated into over 40 languages worldwide. As one of the most influential voices in productivity, personal development, and lifestyle design, Ferriss has inspired millions to rethink how they work and live. He is also the creator and host of The Tim Ferriss Show, one of the world’s most popular business and self-improvement podcasts. The podcast made history as the first business/interview podcast to surpass 100 million downloads, and today it has exceeded one billion downloads globally. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Ferriss has been featured by The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, CNBC, Bloomberg, and more than 100 major media outlets. He has also spoken at some of the world’s most innovative organizations and leading technology summits, sharing his insights on entrepreneurship, productivity, and peak performance.
Tim Ferriss Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Host
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Author
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East Asian Studies, Japanese, Neuroscience
The Tim Ferriss Show is one of the world’s most popular and influential podcasts, recognized as the first business and interview podcast to surpass 100 million downloads.
Hosted by best-selling author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss, the show explores the habits, tools, and strategies of high achievers across business, sports, technology, and entertainment.
Often ranked the #1 business podcast on Apple Podcasts, the show has topped charts among over 500,000 podcasts and has been featured in Inc. Magazine’s “19 Blogs You Should Bookmark Right Now.”
It has also been ranked the #1 Management and Leadership Blog based on Google PageRank, Alexa traffic, and PostRank metrics.
The podcast’s mix of in-depth interviews and actionable insights has earned it a loyal global audience and critical acclaim.
RECOGNITIONS
Tim Ferriss has been described by The Observer as “the Oprah of audio” due to the massive cultural influence of his podcast.
He was ranked #6 among the Top 20 Angel Investors by AngelList and called “the world’s best guinea pig” by Newsweek for his self-experimentation and evidence-based approach to optimization.
Ferriss has also been recognized by Fortune’s “40 Under 40” and Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People.”
His Twitter account was named by Mashable as one of the “5 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts for Entrepreneurs,” alongside Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Marissa Mayer, and Jack Dorsey.
MEDIA PRESENCE & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Tim Ferriss has been featured in more than 100 top media outlets, including The New York Times, The Economist, TIME, Forbes, Fortune, CNN, CBS, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
He has delivered keynote speeches and guest lectures at some of the world’s most respected organizations and institutions, including Google, MIT, Harvard Business School, Nike, Facebook, Microsoft, PayPal, the CIA, and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Ferriss has also spoken at major technology summits such as LeWeb, Web 2.0 Expo, EG, FOO Camp, Supernova, and E-Tech, sharing the stage with innovators like Eric Schmidt (Google) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon).
Since 2003, he has served as a guest lecturer at Princeton University, where he teaches students how to use entrepreneurship as a tool for world change and lifestyle design.