Michael Perman galvanizes teams to think and act differently about the future, leading prosperity, growth and positive social change. Over his career, Michael has provided brand strategy, insights and innovation advice to a broad spectrum of brands including, Levi's, Banana Republic, Athleta, Nike, Adidas, Starbuck, US Navy, Hyatt Corporation, Williams-Sonoma, American Signature Furniture, Del Monte, General Mills and more. Michael is CEO of C'EST WHAT? LLC, Purveyors of Mindfully Crafted Innovation Futures. Michael's firm provides strategic innovation consultation to large brands. Michael is regarded as an "out there"thinker, provoking interesting conversations and inspiring imagination of people around him. Michael is a sought after public speaker and leader of unique, multi-sensory innovation workshops that build esprit de corps and generate bold ideas and innovation strategies. He leads teams with confidence to move ideas from "fuzzy to fruition" Michael craves culinary arts, trail running in the woods, writing (duh), inspiring creativity in others, mindfully crafted futures and smoked salmon. He lives in Portland, Oregon - an innovation hotbed.