Mike Beckham is an American entrepreneur, thought leader, and speaker.[1] He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Simple Modern; a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products.[2]
Mike Beckham | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma Price College of Business |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Thought leader, & Speaker |
| Website | www |
Education
editBeckham graduated with a degree from University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, where he currently serves as the senior entrepreneur-in-residence.[3]
Career
editBeckham spent years working for Cru, an interdenominational Christian parachurch organization before venturing into the business world where he helped found and operate e-commerce businesses.[4]
In 2015, Beckham co-founded Simple Modern, a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. [5] He is currently the CEO of the company.[6] Under his leadership, the company has grown into a category leader for Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Target.[2]
As a thought leader, Beckham's ideas and analyses have been featured in Time Magazine,[1] The Wall Street Journal,[7] The New York Times [8] and other notable publications.[9] As a speaker, Beckham frequently speaks at events, conferences, and on podcasts across the United States.[10] He also teaches at the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, where he currently serves as the entrepreneur in residence.[3]
Award
edit- 2024 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst & Young[11]
References
edit- ^ a b Alana Semuels,"Some Amazon Sellers Are Dreading Prime Day". time.com. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ a b Richard Mize,"OKC, have a million drinks on Simple Modern, thanks to what CEO Mike Beckham sees in China". oklahoman.com. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Entrepreneurs in Residence". ou.edu. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ John Tuttle,"How Simple Modern's Founder Mike Beckham Does Business Differently". biola.edu. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Eric Bandholz,"Simple Modern CEO on Competitive Markets". practicalecommerce.com. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Miranda Vondale Foster,"Simple Modern begins domestic manufacturing operations in OKC". okcfox.com. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "What Exploded? Oh, You Just Dropped Your Steel Water Bottle". wsj.com. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ Ellen Rosen,"As Office Workers Make Their Return, So Does the Lowly Cubicle". nytimes.com. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "As office workers make their return, so does the lowly cubicle". straitstimes.com. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Simple Modern CEO will be guest speaker at Moore Chamber luncheon". normantranscript.com. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
- ^ "Simple Modern Ceo Is Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southwest Award Winner". theoklahoma100.com. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.