Gary Shapiro

  • Five open-ended questions with the man behind CES, Gary Shapiro

    Five open-ended questions with the man behind CES, Gary Shapiro

    KANSAS CITY— Gary Shapiro is the CEO of Consumer Electronics Association, producers of the world’s largest innovation event, International CES. The International CES is also home to Eureka Park, a village of hundreds of startups showcasing their work. Shapiro is also the best-selling author of Ninja Innovation and The Comeback and has been honored as…

  • Gary Shapiro: The public, not gov’t, needs to lead the way on innovation

    Gary Shapiro: The public, not gov’t, needs to lead the way on innovation

    KANSAS CITY—Gary Shapiro has headed up the Consumer Electronics Association and spoken before Congress but according to emcee Jason Zone Fisher, Big KC is what he’s most excited for.

  • Big KC: Gary Shapiro champions tech through International CES, policy

    Big KC: Gary Shapiro champions tech through International CES, policy

    Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), is one of the greatest champions for innovation in the U.S. Don’t believe me? CEA represents more than 2,000 American technology companies, addressing policy issues while also providing market research, training, education, industry promotion, standards development and more. Additionally, Shapiro and his team own,…