Verne Harnish

Verne Harnish is a world-leading expert, speaker, author, and entrepreneur in the field of business growth. With over 30 years of experience educating entrepreneurial teams, he has significantly contributed to the development of mid-market companies across the globe. He is the founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 180 partners on six continents, which is dedicated to helping businesses scale their operations effectively.

Harnish also founded the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), which boasts over 14,000 members worldwide. His commitment to supporting entrepreneurs extends through his founding of the Growth Institute, an online training company that aids companies in over 50 countries in learning and implementing cutting-edge business methodologies.

As an author, Harnish has written several influential books. His work "Mastering the Rockefeller Habits" has been translated into 9 languages and is a bestseller. He co-authored "The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times" with the editors of Fortune, which features a foreword by Jim Collins. His book "Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)" has been recognized globally, winning eight major international book awards, including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book.

Harnish chairs the annual ScaleUp Summits in collaboration with Bloomberg and serves on several boards, including as chair of The Riordan Clinic; co-founder and chair of Geoversity; and board member of the Million Dollar Women’s movement. His role as a private investor in many scaleups further underscores his deep involvement in the business growth sector.

Residing in Barcelona, Spain, Harnish is married with four children and enjoys piano, tennis, and magic, maintaining active membership in the International Brotherhood of Magicians. His multifaceted approach to business and personal life showcases his dedication to both professional growth and personal interests.