Zach Piester

Zach Piester is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Sales, Customer Acquisition, Recruiting, and Event Production, showcasing expertise in scaling startups and collaborating with Fortune 100 companies.

Throughout his career, Zach has excelled in recruiting and building exceptional teams, having successfully onboarded over 2500 professionals. He is also known for designing and cultivating global communities, growing them from inception to over 30K members.

With a passion for event production, Zach has a prolific portfolio that includes the design, launch, and execution of 18 Music and Art Festivals, 5 large-scale conferences, and over 100 events. Additionally, he has co-founded startups across various industries, including Blockchain, Healthech, Fintech, and AI/Automation.

From his early days as a Firefighter Paramedic to his executive recruitment roles and ventures in fintech, blockchain, and the creator economy, Zach has built a reputation for translating intricate tech concepts into accessible insights. This has led to over 100 keynote speeches and global recognition as a thought leader in Fintech, Web3, Blockchain, and the Creator Economy.

Zach Piester's educational background includes studies at Oxnard High School and the University of Redlands. He has held key positions in notable organizations, such as Founder and CEO at Activate America, Co-Founder of Intrepid, Public Speaker at Freelance, Co-Founder of Intrepid Ventures focusing on Blockchain and Web3 technologies, and Founder of Executive Recruiter at Silver Creek Partners.