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In 1987, Chip Conley started his own hospitality company, Joie de Vivre (JDV), and, as CEO for two-‐dozen years, grew it into the second largest boutique hotel company in the United States. Chip and his company’s time-‐tested techniques and transformational leadership practices have been featured in every major news outlet including TIME, USA Today, Fortune and The Wall Street Journal. Chip is a highly sought after speaker – from TED to INC to GOOGLE. The San Francisco Business Times named Chip the Most Innovative CEO – and JDV the “2nd Best Place to Work” – in the entire Bay Area. Maria is the founding director of ArtPadSF, which launched in May 2011 at the Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco. She is on the Executive Committee of ArtTable, on the board of the Berkeley Art Center and is active in the community working with groups to provide opportunities for youth to explore their creativity.
