I love to talk to people about
Startups
Founder of 2 startups, Grubhub & Fixer, I share industry secrets for success.
Ethics
We have a responsibility to use our businesses for social impact.
Adventure
Living with vision means embracing adventure, like cycling or sailing.
Appearances
Below are some of the live events I’ve spoken at. I love talking with founders, students, and anyone who is looking to bring their personal vision to create social impact. Contact me if you are interested in having me speak with your group of founders.
ACG: Stories of a Startup 2023
Kerosene Ventures 2023
Deca Club @ New Trier High School 2023
Techstars 2023
Lofty Ventures 2023
SXSW 2023
Tuscon Festival of Books 2023
University of Chicago: Booth School of Business 2022
University of Chicago: Graham School 2022
1871 Fireside Chat 2022
Paypal Global Innovation 2022
IVY Virtual Event 2022
Commonwealth Club 2022
Nasdaq: Author in Residence 2022
WorkProud Virtual Event 2022
Treasury Executive Institute 2022
California State University 2022
Below is a list of podcasts I’ve been on. Check them out and share them with a friend.
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Techstars
T-Rex Radio
Midwest Moxie
Smart Business Revolution
DealMakers Podcast
New Day Northwest: King5
MBIT Podcast
The Leadership Podcast
From Persona to Personal
The CMO Podcast with Jim Stengel
Talks at Google
McKinsey Author Talks
Radio Uninvited
Follow Your Different
LinkedIn Rapid Fire
Becoming Your Best
Warton Business Daily Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin
PART 2: Leadership Strategies for Tomorrow’s Leader
PART 1: Leadership Strategies for Tomorrow’s Leader
The Small Business Radio Show
Brilliant Thoughts (Success Magazine)
Six Pixels of Separation
Foundr Magazine
Founders Forward
The Motley Fool
Out of the Box
Accidental Creative
KPCW Mountain Money
KNTV Press:Here
Sand Hill Road
LinkedIn Behind the Bread
Startup of the Year
The James Altucher Show
Creator Lab
Bloomberg Business Week
LinkedIn Office Hours
What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova
FOMO Sapiens
FutureProof
Thirty Minute Mentor
Second City Podcast
In the Arena with Leah Smart
Thinkers & Ideas
Bloomberg Tech
The Silicon Valley Podcast
Read to Lead
Cubicle to CEO
10Adventures
Duct Tape Marketing
Cheddar News
Brand on Purpose
The Full Ratchet
Mixergy
tastytrade
Off the Record with Aram
Startup Hustle
The eeDesignit Podcast
The Insomnicat Show
Our Future
Startup of the Year
Price of Business Show
Device & Virtue
Fine Homebuilding
tastytrade
Entrepreneur Unplugged
Mixergy
Inc.com
Photos
On occasion, people ask for a picture of me. Feel free to use the images below.
Articles Featuring Mike
Grubhub Founder Turned Frustration Into An Industry
Investor’s Business Daily
7 Startup Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read
Next Big Idea Club
4 Book Categories to Read in 2023
Forbes
From Idea to Empire: An Interview with the Founder of Grubhub, Mike Evans
Christina Kumar
From Idea To Empire: An Interview With The Founder Of Grubhub, Mike Evans
The Published Reporter
Hangry: A Startup Journey
Next Big Idea Club
Grubhub co-founder Mike Evans on his second act at Fixer
Yahoo! Finance
Who Read What in 2022: Political and Business Leaders
The Wall Street Journal
How an Encounter with the ‘Armpit of Destiny’ Helped the Founder of Grubhub Take His Business from His Apartment to a $2 Billion IPO
Entrepreneur.com
A Conversation with GrubHub Founder, Mike Evans on Turning $140 Into a $7billion Business.
Thought Economics
The transition from starting a business to managing a team is a perpetual challenge for new entrepreneurs. Here’s how to make it smoother.
Business Insider
GrubHub co-founder Mike Evans sets sail across the Atlantic
Chicago Business
GrubHub founder starts a handy alternative to the gig economy
Technology Review
Pandemic peaks interest in virtual handyman service
Baltimore WMAR
What Comes After the Gig Economy? A Q&A With Grubhub Co-Founder Mike Evans.
Built In
Led by Grubhub’s co-founder, this tech startup is a trade school in disguise
Built In Chicago
Grubhub cofounder Mike Evans wants to make ordering a handyman as easy as ordering dinner
Chicago Tribune
GrubHub Founder Mike Evans: The Startup Experience Was Complex, But Rewarding
Forbes
After the IPO: GrubHub co-founder chronicles cross-country bike trip
Chicago Tribune
What GrubHub Co-Founder Mike Evans is Doing Now
Chicago Business
Mike Evans to Receive Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at CEO National Conference
PR Log