Brooke Roberts
Social entrepreneur, X Games medallist and creative innovator helping organisations turn bold ideas into meaningful impact
Overview
Brooke Howard-Smith is an award-winning entrepreneur, X Games medallist and social impact leader whose career spans action sports, media, technology and philanthropy. Having founded successful businesses, produced major fundraising campaigns and collaborated with globally recognised creatives, Brooke is known for his ability to blend innovation, storytelling and purpose to create lasting impact. His presentations challenge audiences to think differently, embrace creativity and build ventures that drive both commercial success and positive social change.
Who is Brooke Howard-Smith?
Brooke Howard-Smith first made his mark as a professional action sports athlete, earning an X Games medal and competing internationally at the highest level. His entrepreneurial drive soon saw him transition from athlete to business founder, spending more than a decade in the United States building some of the action sports industry's most successful companies.
Over the years, Brooke has become a recognised leader in social entrepreneurship, combining creativity and innovation to support causes, communities and organisations. His work has included producing large-scale fundraising campaigns, creating high-profile media projects and bringing together influential leaders from business, entertainment and sport to support meaningful initiatives.
Brooke's unique career has placed him at the intersection of entrepreneurship, media, technology and social impact. Whether launching businesses, developing campaigns or leading creative projects, he has consistently demonstrated the power of purpose-driven innovation and collaborative leadership.
Today, Brooke helps organisations understand how creativity, community and innovation can be harnessed to solve challenges, inspire action and create lasting value.
Career Highlights
• X Games medallist and internationally recognised action sports athlete
• Founded and scaled successful action sports businesses in the United States
• Award-winning social entrepreneur and creative strategist
• Producer of major televised fundraising and social impact campaigns
• Recipient of an AFTA Award for Rise Up Christchurch
• Recipient of a Tui Award for Feel Inside
• Collaborator on the 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign anthem Team Ball Player Thing
• Worked alongside globally recognised creatives including Taika Waititi, Peter Jackson, Lorde and Joel Little
• Recognised leader in innovation, storytelling and purpose-driven initiatives
Key Speaking Themes
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Creativity as a competitive advantage
• Social impact and purpose-driven business
• Building communities and movements
• Leadership through change and disruption
• Brand storytelling and audience engagement
• Collaboration and creative partnerships
• Turning ambitious ideas into reality
What Your Audience Will Gain
Brooke shares practical lessons from building businesses, leading creative projects and driving social impact initiatives. Audiences gain fresh perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship and how to create meaningful outcomes by combining purpose with action. His presentations inspire leaders and teams to think bigger, embrace change and turn ideas into measurable results.
Ideal For
• Innovation and entrepreneurship conferences
• Leadership and business events
• Marketing, media and creative industry forums
• Technology and future-focused conferences
• Social impact and community events
• Corporate transformation and strategy programmes
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Brooke Howard-Smith speak about?
Brooke speaks about innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, social impact, leadership, branding and building purpose-driven organisations.
Who is Brooke Howard-Smith?
Brooke Howard-Smith is an X Games medallist, entrepreneur, creative strategist and social impact leader.
What is Brooke Howard-Smith best known for?
He is known for his success in action sports, entrepreneurship, media projects and large-scale social impact initiatives.
What industries has Brooke Howard-Smith worked in?
His career spans action sports, media, technology, entertainment, marketing and social enterprise.
Why is Brooke Howard-Smith a sought-after keynote speaker?
His unique combination of entrepreneurial success, creative thinking and real-world experience provides audiences with practical and inspiring insights.
What leadership lessons does Brooke Howard-Smith share?
Brooke focuses on innovation, adaptability, collaboration, creativity and leading with purpose.
Who benefits most from Brooke Howard-Smith's presentations?
Business leaders, entrepreneurs, marketers, innovators and organisations seeking fresh thinking and meaningful impact.
Is Brooke Howard-Smith available for keynote presentations and corporate events?
Yes. Brooke Howard-Smith is available for keynote speaking engagements, innovation conferences, leadership events and business forums internationally.