Bob Burnquist
Bob Burnquist is one of the greatest names in action sports history. Born in Brazil, he started skateboarding at age 11, turned professional at 14, and built a career spanning over three decades. With 30 X Games medals, an absolute record for the competition, he now connects sports, technology, culture, and social impact. He serves as General Manager of X Games Club São Paulo, contributes to the development of the new global league for the sport, and participates in international projects like the Jackalope festival. In Brazil, he leads Instituto Skate Cuida and also invests in health, technology, and sustainable construction initiatives, always focused on legacy and transformation.
From Talent to Platform: When Culture Becomes Business With Bob Burnquist and Micah Deforges
What happens when an individual trajectory starts to build culture, community and business? Bob Burnquist, skateboarding legend and entrepreneur, and TRIBU CEO Micah Desforges, responsible for the mega festival Jackalope in Montreal, discuss how talent, visibility and reputation can transform into a platform. A conversation about reinvention, community and the courage to explore formats without losing essence.