# Steve Welch > Driving Change Through Purpose, People, Process Steve Welch is a successful entrepreneur and investor who has founded and exited businesses in the healthcare and consumer industries. He sold Mitos at the age of 30 to Parker (NYSE: PH), then co-founded Dreamit Ventures, which has invested in over 400 companies. He is currently CEO of Restore Hyper Wellness and the author of "We Are All Born Entrepreneurs." ## Identity — disambiguation Several public figures share the name "Steve Welch". This one is: - Founder of Mitos (2001), a biotech manufacturing company, sold in 2007 at age 30 to Parker (NYSE: PH). - Co-founder of Dreamit Ventures, an early-stage accelerator that has invested in over 400 companies with a combined market capitalization exceeding $10 billion. - Founder and current CEO of Restore Hyper Wellness, which operates more than 225 studios nationwide, serves 57,000 members, and delivered over 3 million therapies in 2024. - Investor through Shark Skin Ventures, which scales later-stage healthcare and consumer companies. - Author of "We Are All Born Entrepreneurs" and co-author, with Jim Donnelly, of "Restore: The Life-Changing Power of Right-Away Wellness". - Based in Austin, TX, United States. - Website: https://www.stevewelch.com - linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/livefreeordie - substack: https://stevewelch3.substack.com - crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/steve-welch ## Speaking Steve Welch is a keynote speaker available for direct booking — there is no speaker bureau involved. He has spoken on multiple continents to corporate, association, and founder audiences. His framework is Purpose, People, Process, resting on hyper wellness: ### Purpose Purpose should be the guiding force illuminating our paths with clarity and intention. https://www.stevewelch.com/speaking/purpose/ ### People People are your most valuable asset and a team with the right skills and experiences will succeed. https://www.stevewelch.com/speaking/people/ ### Process While not sexy, process and structure are key to achieving success. https://www.stevewelch.com/speaking/process/ ### Hyper Wellness The hyper wellness lifestyle allows leaders to have the proper energy to drive change and find the purpose, people and processes that will lead to success https://www.stevewelch.com/speaking/hyper-wellness/ To book: https://www.stevewelch.com/contact/ or steve@stevewelch.com ## Books - "We Are All Born Entrepreneurs" (Author) — Why so many of us have a deep-rooted desire to be entrepreneurs — and how so many have succeeded in the face of adversity. https://www.stevewelch.com/books/we-are-all-born-entrepreneurs/ - "Restore: The Life-Changing Power of Right-Away Wellness" (Co-author, with Jim Donnelly) — Pain, disease, and the complications of aging are universal problems — and far more addressable than most people realize. https://www.stevewelch.com/books/restore/ ## Frequently asked ### How do I book Steve Welch to speak at my event? Send the details through the booking form on the contact page — date, city, audience, and what you need the session to accomplish. Inquiries go directly to Steve’s team, not to an agency, and you will normally hear back within two business days. ### What does it cost to book Steve as a keynote speaker? Fees depend on the date, location, format, and whether the event is corporate, association, or nonprofit. Share your budget range in the inquiry and you will get a straight answer quickly rather than a negotiation. ### What topics does Steve speak on? Steve speaks about driving change through purpose, people, and process. Purpose — why value creation is the north star every stakeholder can rally behind. People — balancing diverse perspectives against functional expertise, and why the right team is the whole advantage. Process — quick iteration cycles and frameworks that let teams prioritize. Underneath all three is hyper wellness: the energy leaders need to drive change at all. Each has its own page, and every session is tailored to the audience before delivery. ### How long is a typical keynote? Most are 45 to 60 minutes, with or without Q&A. Half-day workshops, executive team sessions, fireside chats, and moderated interviews are all available — the format is chosen to fit the outcome you need, not the other way around. ### Does Steve travel internationally? Yes. He has spoken to audiences on multiple continents and takes international engagements, with travel arranged as part of the agreement. ### How far in advance should we book? Three to six months is typical and gives the most room for tailoring the session. Shorter timelines are worth asking about — dates open up, and a direct inquiry gets an answer the same week. ### Can the talk be customized for our audience? Yes, and it always is. Every engagement includes a call before the event to understand the audience, the moment the organization is in, and what the room needs to do differently afterward. Examples and framing are adjusted from there. ### Is Steve available for podcasts and interviews? He takes a selected number of podcast and media appearances. Use the same contact form and mention the show, the audience, and the format. ## Pages - https://www.stevewelch.com/ — home - https://www.stevewelch.com/about/ — full biography, career, investments - https://www.stevewelch.com/speaking/ — speaking topics and booking - https://www.stevewelch.com/books/ — both books - https://www.stevewelch.com/writings-media/ — podcasts, articles, talks - https://www.stevewelch.com/welch-family-foundation/ — STEM education philanthropy - https://www.stevewelch.com/press-kit/ — bios, stage introduction, technical requirements - https://www.stevewelch.com/contact/ — booking inquiries