About Mike
content creator | author | speaker
Mike Thakur is an award-winning CEO, adventurous entrepreneur, and content creator who’s built a career at the intersection of business, purpose, and impact.
From co-founding an internet company in the UK before Google was a household name, to leading $100 million sales teams and running operations for the secret service for billionaires, his journey is marked by bold decisions and innovative thinking.
Now based in Tennessee, after nearly 20 years in Texas, Mike is passionate about blending business and tech to create meaningful change in communities. As one o, while also vlogging crazy home renovations and tech reviews on two different YouTube channels.
He’s one of Houston’s ‘Most Admired CEOs,’ a two-time Guinness World Record participant, and author of ‘Mike Drop’, where he shows how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for making a real difference.
Whether it’s a keynote talk or a podcast conversation, Mike offers inspiring stories, practical insights, and a clear vision for how purpose-driven business can change lives.
Listen to Mike chatting with friends on their podcasts
In the Press
Wall Street Journal:
Advisers Tap Security Firms to Shield Wealthy Clients
Forbes:
Marsh (ACE) Private Risks:
Managing Risk for High Net Worth Families
ShoutOut HTX:
Business Journal:
Houston's Coworking Revolution
How Entrepreneurs Can Successfully Launch Their Startup
Houston Chronicle:
How a global pandemic inflicts pain on Houston's economy