Mike Beckham (entrepreneur)

Mike Beckham is an American  entrepreneur, thought leader, and speaker. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Simple Modern; a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products.

Education
Beckham graduated with a degree from University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, where he currently serves as the senior entrepreneur-in-residence.

Career
Beckham spent years working for Cru, an interdenominational Christian parachurch organization before venturing into the business world where he helped found and operate  e-commerce businesses.

In 2015, Beckham co-founded Simple Modern, a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. He is currently the CEO of the company. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a category leader for Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Target.

As a thought leader, Beckham's ideas and analyses have been featured in Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and other notable publications. As a speaker, Beckham frequently speaks at events, conferences, and  on podcasts across the United States. He also teaches at the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, where he currently serves as the entrepreneur in residence.

Award

 * 2024 - Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst & Young