Zev Siegl is a Founding Partner of Starbucks, a company that has now become one of the world’s most recognised brands. In 1971 Siegl, Jerry Baldwin, and Gordon Bowker established their first venture, Starbucks Coffee Company, in Seattle. The name evoked the romance of the high seas and the seafaring... Read more
Zev Siegl is a Founding Partner of Starbucks, a company that has now become one of the world’s most recognised brands.
In 1971 Siegl, Jerry Baldwin, and Gordon Bowker established their first venture, Starbucks Coffee Company, in Seattle. The name evoked the romance of the high seas and the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders.
Their mission was simple, from their first storefront in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, they were going to offer some of the world’s finest, fresh-roasted, whole bean coffees. It was going to celebrate the rich tradition of coffee and build breakthrough degree of customer loyalty.
Siegl, a former history teacher, was the only paid employee in the early days of Starbucks Coffee Company. In 1980, after ten years as Vice President, Siegl exited Starbucks, which by then had expended to six Seattle-area stores and a substantial wholesale business.
Following his departure from Starbucks Siegl became a serial entrepreneur, founding, among other businesses, Quartermaine Coffee Roasters in Washington DC, and Peerless Pie in Seattle. He also started his own consulting company that serves owners of small business enterprises and aspiring entrepreneurs regarding funding new companies’ growth needs, financial forecasting, planning, private equity offerings, and applying for other types of funding.
From 2004-12 Siegl served as the Lead Advisor of the Small Business Development Center [SBDC] for Southwest King County [Seattle]. During those eight years he advised more than 500 entrepreneurs and owners of small business enterprises.
From 2012 to the present, Siegl has presented at major global entrepreneurship/investor and corporate events in Kuwait, Johannesburg, Santiago de Chile, Hyderabad, Copenhagen, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Bogota, Kuala Lumpur, London, etc.
Siegl is totally passionate about his mission to inspire and develop young entrepreneurs. He brings practical insights regarding how to start-up a successful business as he shares stories about his own experiences as Starbucks Founding Partner. From setting a vision, identifying mentors and partners, securing funding, setting up operations, product development and launch, Siegl helps aspiring entrepreneurs navigate their way to becoming successful business owners.
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Zev Siegl's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Zev tailored to your event.
Zev Siegl speaks on Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Financial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Zev to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Zev Siegl for events worldwide, subject to Zev's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Zev Siegl is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Zev can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Zev Siegl on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Zev can offer.
Zev Siegl delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Zev Siegl's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Financial. To get a clear sense of Zev's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Zev Siegl can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Entrepreneurs, Financial is relevant. Details of Zev's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Zev Siegl is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Zev Siegl, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Zev's current availability for your dates.