Chip Conley is a renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker known for reshaping hospitality, leadership, and the conversation around midlife. He founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality, growing it from a single boutique hotel into one of the largest boutique hotel brands in the United States. In 2013, he joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, where he helped guide the company through rapid growth and became known as its “modern elder.”

Inspired by his work at Airbnb and his own midlife journey, Chip co-founded the Modern Elder Academy, the world’s first midlife wisdom school, with campuses in Baja California and Santa Fe. He is the author of several influential books, including Wisdom@Work and Learning to Love Midlife, and is a sought-after keynote speaker whose work blends business insight, emotional wisdom, and a compelling vision for purposeful aging.