Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, author, and speaker with an interesting background.23 Here are some key details about Derek Sivers:

Professional Background

Derek Sivers is currently working as a Business Development Executive at Travii, Inc., a company that provides online reservation system products and services.15

Entrepreneurial Experience

Sivers is perhaps best known as the founder of CD Baby, an online music distribution company that he started in 1998 and later sold for $22 million.2 This experience formed the basis for his book "Anything You Want," which offers 40 lessons for entrepreneurs based on his journey of building and selling CD Baby.4

Author and Speaker

Sivers has published several books, including:

• "Useful Not True" (2024)
• "How to Live" (2021)
• "Hell Yeah or No" (2020)
• "Your Music and People" (2020)
• "Anything You Want" (2011, updated in 2022)4

He has also given three TED Talks, which have collectively been viewed by millions of people.2

Personal Interests

Sivers describes himself as a slow thinker, explorer, and xenophile who loves different points of view.4 He has a diverse background that includes being a professional musician and circus performer.4

Current Location

Although originally from California, Sivers now lives in New Zealand.4

Derek Sivers maintains an active online presence, including a personal website (sive.rs) where he shares his thoughts, books, and various projects.4 His LinkedIn username is dereksivers, as mentioned in the query.