The Wisdom of the Elder: A Conversation with Mathew Knowles, Beyonce’s Father

Chip is a three-time TED speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder and Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age. As founder of the second largest boutique hotel chain in America and “modern elder” to the young Airbnb founders, Chip is a globally-recognized thought leader on the future of work and the competitive advantages of a multi-generational workplace.

Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring at Airbnb – where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary success – Chip founded MEA in 2017 to help other people in midlife find their own meaningful way to keep learning and sharing the wisdom gained from their lived experiences to create fulfilling and exciting second adulthoods. Since then he has dedicated much of his life to reframing the concept of aging and helping people navigate midlife with renewed purpose and possibility.

Mathew Knowles is a globally renowned sought-after speaker, leader in sales & marketing, brand development, entrepreneurship, and educator at Pepperdine University and London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM). He shares his expertise with some of the world’s largest organizations and conferences, empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators.

In addition to his business and entertainment achievements, Mathew serves as a Global Brand Ambassador for 23andMe and Zero Prostate Cancer, advocating for health awareness and early detection.As the driving force behind the development, recording, and distribution of some of the most iconic careers in culture – Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Solange, and many more – Mr. Knowles has cemented over 25 major endorsements and tour sponsorships with major brands including Loreal, Pepsi, Walmart, Mercedes Benz, American Express, Nintendo, Giorgio Armani, McDonalds, Vizio TV, Samsung and many others.