Yanik Silver is the author of several best-selling books and tools, including Maverick Startup, Instant Sales Letters® and 34 Rules for Maverick Entrepreneurs. Yanik is also the founder of Maverick1000 (Maverick1000.com), a private, invitation-only global network of the top entrepreneurs and industry leaders. This group periodically assembles for breakthrough retreats, rejuvenating experiences, and “giving forward” opportunities with participating icons such as Sir Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, Chris Blackwell, John Paul DeJoria, Tony Hsieh, Russell Simmons, and Tim Ferriss. Yanik’s lifetime goal is to connect visionary leaders and game changers to catalyze innovative business models and new ideas for solving 100 of the world’s most impactful issues by the year 2100.