<p>Named by <em>Fortune Magazine</em> as a Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the world’s most influential creative people by The Creativity 50’s, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation. As a career producer and filmmaker and now Founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Mick has dedicated his life to tapping into the power of innovation, technology, and story to change the world.</p><p>Mick’s mantra of “commit, then figure it out” allows for a unique problem-solving approach, bringing together a community of passionate and talented engineers, doers, makers, idea generators and storytellers to create solutions that better the world. Partnering with a wide array of companies and organizations, Ebeling not only pushes the bar on innovation, he also shares the emotionally resonating story of doing so.</p><p>Ebeling’s book, <em>Not Impossible: Do What Can't Be Done</em>, recounts his life experiences that led to the founding of Not Impossible. Published in several languages, the book was hailed as “a true testament to the power of determination […] Bursting with optimism and new ideas,” by Deepak Chopra.</p><p>Not Impossible is the only company to win <em>Time Magazine</em>’s Top Invention of the Year three times as well as being named winner of Fast Company’s World Changing Idea twice. Named one of <em>WIRED Magazine</em>’s Agents of Change, a two-time SXSW Innovation of the Year award winner, a three-time Tribeca Disruptor Awards recipient, a fellow with The Nantucket Project, and recipient of every major creative and advertising award, Ebeling is on a mission to provide “Technology for the Sake of Humanity.”</p>
Founder and CEO of Not Impossible, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Technology Innovator, and Author of Not Impossible
<ul><li><strong>Creating a Culture of Impact and Purpose</strong></li><li>Imagine what companies could accomplish and be if their entire workforce was activated by a sense of purpose. This isn’t just about employee satisfaction, recruiting or retention; this is about tapping into the Movement of Purpose so that both companies AND society win. In this talk, Mick will delve into the creation of a Culture of Purpose and Impact and the direct effects this has on profitability, productivity, innovation and engagement. </li><li><strong>The Fallacy of Impossible</strong></li><li>Since the launch of the EyeWriter and Not Impossible Foundation, Mick Ebeling has passionately studied the concept of “impossible.” All the modern conveniences we see around us were once considered impossible by people who didn’t know any better. Synthetic fabrics, cell phones, (not to mention cars and computers) were all figments of the imagination until inspiration met execution and the impossible became a reality. Mick dives deeper into “impossible,” the underlying psychological effects it has on an organization, and how to overcome “impossible” so true innovation can take place.</li><li><strong>Industrial Revolution 2.0</strong></li><li>It's the next turning point in human history and we’re right in the middle of it. Industrial Revolution 2.0 has been about the birth, adolescence and young adulthood of the Internet. From social media to the Maker Movement, this revolution has shifted the way we live, work and interact with one another. It revolves around the newfound global accessibility of making our own solutions. Creator of one of TIME magazine’s “Top 50 Inventions” with little more than $70 of over-the-counter supplies, Mick is uniquely qualified to discuss the factors that make this the most exciting time in modern history, and how to leverage those factors for the benefit of business and the betterment of society.</li><li><strong>Radical Collaboration</strong></li><li>Take a Hollywood producer, a NY professor, a fine artist and a hacker with a criminal record…put them together and what do you get? A device that helped a paralyzed man create drawings using only the movement of his eyes. Collaboration comes in many forms—some of them unexpected. Mick discusses the tools necessary to become a stellar collaborator, and to recognize the traits of collaboration-worthy individuals for your next big idea.</li></ul>