Rip Gerber

Rip Gerber is an international best-selling author whose work is influenced by his extensive background in the pharmaceutical and high-tech industries. His career includes a tenure at the Central Intelligence Agency, serving on the board of a pharma company named "IPO of the Year" by Bloomberg, and co-founding companies in software, mobile, and cloud technologies. Rip's first novel, published by RandomHouse/Heyne, became a bestseller in Germany.

As a musician, Rip delivers a raw blend of country rock and soulful ballads with a rebellious energy and profound, introspective lyrics. Rip is also a sought-after speaker on innovation, creativity, and the achievement mindset. He holds a degree in biochemical engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Harvard. Rip divides his time between Nashville, Tennessee, and San Francisco, California.