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  • The G.O.A.T. of Professional Surfing
  • 11-Time World Surf League Champion
  • Founder of eco-conscious apparel brand Outerknown

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Widely regarded as the G.O.A.T. of professional surfing, Kelly Slater is an 11-time World Surf League Champion whose career spans over three decades at the pinnacle of sport. A global icon and sustainability entrepreneur, he brings unmatched insight into peak performance, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Known for his ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions—both in the ocean and in life—he inspires audiences to embrace uncertainty, stay focused under pressure, and push beyond perceived limits. As the founder of the eco-conscious apparel brand Outerknown and a passionate ocean advocate, Slater also demonstrates how sustainability can drive innovation, strengthen brands, and create lasting impact. Whether sharing lessons from the champion’s mindset, strategies for thriving in high-change environments, or his vision for a more sustainable future, Kelly delivers an unforgettable, authentic, and energizing experience for any audience.

 

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Talks & Conversations with Kelly Slater
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Riding the Unpredictable Wave: Thriving in High-Change Environments

With decades spent mastering a sport dictated by nature’s whims, KELLY SLATER offers a rare playbook for staying adaptable, focused, and resilient when conditions shift without warning. Drawing parallels between championship surfing and business, he reveals how to anticipate change, manage pressure, ...

With decades spent mastering a sport dictated by nature’s whims, KELLY SLATER offers a rare playbook for staying adaptable, focused, and resilient when conditions shift without warning. Drawing parallels between championship surfing and business, he reveals how to anticipate change, manage pressure, and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

The Champion’s Mindset: Peak Performance, Longevity, and Purpose

KELLY SLATER has remained at the top of his sport for over three decades—a feat virtually unmatched in any field. In this session, he shares the mental discipline, training philosophies, and personal principles that have fueled his sustained success, offering actionable takeaways for leaders, teams, ...

KELLY SLATER has remained at the top of his sport for over three decades—a feat virtually unmatched in any field. In this session, he shares the mental discipline, training philosophies, and personal principles that have fueled his sustained success, offering actionable takeaways for leaders, teams, and individuals striving for excellence in any arena.

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage: Lessons from the Ocean

As founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown and a longtime ocean conservation advocate, KELLY SLATER shows how purpose-driven initiatives can build stronger brands, inspire loyalty, and create long-term value. Audiences will learn how environmental responsibility is not just good ethics—i ...

As founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown and a longtime ocean conservation advocate, KELLY SLATER shows how purpose-driven initiatives can build stronger brands, inspire loyalty, and create long-term value. Audiences will learn how environmental responsibility is not just good ethics—it’s good business.

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Books by Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves

Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves

Pipe Dreams: A Surfer's Journey

Pipe Dreams: A Surfer's Journey

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Press & Media
The Real-Life Diet of Kelly Slater, Who Thinks Everyone Should Be in Therapy - GQ
Podcast: Kelly Slater - an exclusive interview with a surfing legend - Olympics.com
Professional Surfer Kelly Slater Is a Real Sunscreen Freak - Hypebae
Kelly Slater Reflects on Pro Surfing Debut…35 Years Later (Video) - Surfer Magazine
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Biography

The name Kelly Slater and acronym G.O.A.T are often seen together, and there’s little doubt about the American’s status as the greatest surfer of all time. He holds nearly every significant record in the sport, with 11 world titles, 56 event victories, and the record for being both the youngest and oldest men’s world champion. Over his 30+ year career, Kelly Slater has changed the landscape of surfing. He holds nearly every major record in the sport.

Having won 11 World Surf League (WSL) Titles and 56 WSL career victories, Kelly has the distinction of being both the youngest and oldest person to ever win a World Title. He won his first in 1992 at the age of 20, and his last in 2011 at the age of 39. Kelly is often compared to the greatest athletes in other sports like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Pele, Serena Williams and Tiger Woods. He is the most recognized surfer in the World, and one of the most recognized athletes in many countries.

In addition to his storied professional career, Kelly has built a unique business and investment platform around sustainability and wellness. He has also worked with international brands such as Breitling, Apple, William’s & Sonoma, Vita Coco, AB InBev, Versace, L’Oreal, Kering Group, Boost Mobile, Hyperice, Mercedes, Funko and Activision. Kelly is also a gifted musician and scratch golfer, having played on stage with performers like Jack Johnson and Pearl Jam, and is a regular at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament, Alfred Dunhill Links Tournament in Scotland, and currently a member of the US Ryder Cup Amateur team.

Kelly has raised millions of dollars for causes with charitable organizations including Omaze, Oceana, Surfrider, Surfers Not Street Children, Global Citizen, Sea Shepard/Green Peace, Brother Benno’s and for other various other international groups.

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