Michael Parrish DuDell is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business and Shark Tank Secrets to Success—the official business book series from ABC’s hit show Shark Tank.
Ranked as one of the “most popular business authors” by Amazon.com and named “one of nation’s leading Millennial voices” by IBM, Michael is a recognized industry expert and television commentator who is regularly featured across numerous media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, Bloomberg TV, NBC News, and many more.
An award-winning keynote speaker, Michael delivers high-energy workshops and interactive presentations designed to help businesses and leaders build future-focused organizations and connect to a new generation. He has spoken for and collaborated with some of the world’s most influential brands, including Kraft, Visa, Disney, L’Oreal, and American Express.
Michael is a contributor to several publications and authors a quarterly small business column for Costco Connection, which has a mailed monthly circulation of 8.6 million.
Previously, Michael served as the editor of GE’s ecomagination.com, as well as the host of GE’s web series Green Room Live. Prior to that, he was the managing editor of The Domino Project—an award-winning (The Thomas A. Edison Marketing Award and Eric Hoffer Book Award) publishing company started by business luminary Seth Godin and powered by Amazon.com.
In 2014, Michael hosted and co-produced The Next Crop—a syndicated web series sponsored by Citrix and in partnership with Forbes Media that showcases the next generation of business and media influencers.
Michael is a One Young World Ambassador, a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and an advisor to numerous startups.