Gary Shapiro is the president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The association organizes CES, Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and other parts globally. It is one of the most influential tech events in the world. Gary has also authored three bestselling books on the importance of innovation. He also contributes his thoughts to several international media publications.
Gary recounts the numerous jobs he has done from a dishwasher to busboy to waiter to managing restaurants. The driving force in all his jibs has been the motivation for innovation. He talks about CTA, which is an NGO representing 1500 technology companies in America. He then talks about the annual event, CES (Consumer Electronics Show) that gathers investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and media. It is a platform where people can share ideas.
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