Speaking & Media
I’m available for select conference talks, podcasts, interviews, panels, and leadership events. I speak from more than 20 years of experience as a startup founder, CEO, product and design leader, Chief Product Officer, executive coach, and author.
Topics I frequently speak about include founder leadership, the zero-to-one journey, product leadership, delegation and accountability, building executive teams, intentional organizations, decision-making, acquisition and organizational transition, and the future of work.
I would be honored to be a guest on your podcast, show, blog, conference, etc. If you would like me to make an appearance or contribute on your thing, please see below and get in touch. Thank you!
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- What is the name, date(s), and location of the event?
- What is the best link (if one exists) to find out more about the event?
- What type of presentation or talk or thing do you have in mind? How long?
- Does your event have a Code of Conduct?
- What is your name and contact information?
- Anything else you want!
Featured talks
Here’s a sampling of talks from over the years:
- LDX3 — Don’t Drop the Baton: Teams Who Communicate Well, Collaborate Well
- LeadDev — Dates and Deadlines…it’s Complicated
- Traction Conference — The Ultimate Product Strategy to Deliver Billions
- Creative Mornings LA — Collaborate
Podcasts & interviews
- Reboot Podcast — Leading Shoulder to Shoulder
- Positively Gotham Gal Podcast — I Can Build This Better
- Technotopia Podcast — Sara Hicks on the Future of Commerce
- FutureTech Podcast — Connecting the World Through Commerce
- Lumi Well Made Podcast — Leveling the Playing Field
Writing & press
Here is a (also somewhat out of date!) sampling of media that I’ve written, bylined, where I’ve been quoted, or where I’ve been interviewed.
- Information Week, 2019-02-28, Should you Declare Bankruptcy on Your Technical Debt?
- Total Retail, 2019-02-08, BOPIS, BORIS, and the Benefits to Your Business
- Forbes, 2018-11-20, What Small Businesses Can Do Now To Prepare For Black Friday And Cyber Monday
- Internet Retailer, 2018-11-15, Which e‑commerce sites will crash this holiday season?
- STORES Magazine, 2018-11-02, Online marketplaces are comforted by flexible platforms
- Ecommerce Times, 2018-10-19, Black Friday/Cyber Monday Is Coming - and It’s Only the Beginning
- Retail Minded, 2018-08-07, 3 Ways Retailers Can Increase Conversion Rates
- Future Tech Podcast, 2018-08-07, Sara Hicks Co-Founder And CEO At Reaction Commerce – Connecting The World Through Commerce
- Lumi Talk Shop Interview, 2017-01-30, Talk Shop with Sara Hicks, Co-Founder of Reaction Commerce
Official bio & photos
For event introductions and press materials, use my official biography and photo. For another portrait, here is a downloadable headshot. Please get in touch if you need a different format.