Daniel Lubetzky

Founder of KIND Snacks and Builders | Shark on ABC's Shark Tank | Leading Social Entrepreneur

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Daniel Lubetzky is a distinguished social entrepreneur and “Builder,” best known as the founder of KIND Snacks, and a Shark Tank star. His mission is to equip people to think flexibly, problem-solve creatively, and develop enduring solutions for the world’s complex challenges.

Born the son of a Holocaust survivor, Daniel’s deep commitment to building bridges across perceived divides informs his entire career. His early efforts focused on economic cooperation to bridge divides in the Middle East. This work eventually led him to food entrepreneurship, and in 2004, he launched KIND Snacks from a windowless basement. He successfully grew KIND into an iconic, multibillion-dollar brand. KIND continues to be recognized for its commitment to health transparency and making the world a kinder place.

Today, Daniel Lubetzky continues his work through various initiatives. He is the founder of Builders. This movement aims to help people move past “us vs. them” mentalities by uncovering and building upon hidden common ground. Through Camino Partners, his team of investor-operators support leaders who are building businesses with a lasting, positive impact on consumers’ lives.

A proud political independent, Daniel Lubetzky brings a values-driven perspective to both civic life and entrepreneurship. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller Do the KIND Thing and joined the full-time cast of ABC’s Shark Tank in 2024, after five seasons as a guest. His insights have been featured across major media, including TED, TIME, CNN, and Fortune.

Furthermore, Daniel’s dedication has earned him numerous honors. His accolades include The King Center’s Beloved Community Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award. President Obama also appointed him a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship.

Daniel Lubetzky holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Trinity University and a JD from Stanford Law School. He is a proud U.S. citizen who immigrated from Mexico at the age of 16. In his spare time, he enjoys family and a good magic trick.

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Why the World Needs More Builders — and Less ‘Us vs. Them’

Daniel Lubetzky—founder of KIND Snacks and the nonprofit Builders Movement—urges a shift from polarized thinking toward a “builder’s mindset.” He suggests reframing our problems not as "us vs. them", but rather as all of us vs. extremism—positioning extremism, not people, as the true adversary. Lubetzky traces this philosophy back to his early venture, PeaceWorks, which brought Arab and Israeli entrepreneurs together through a shared business project—transforming “us versus them” into meaningful, collaborative action. Rooted in his personal history—his father was a Holocaust survivor—Lubetzky emphasizes that if builders don’t act, destroyers will fill the void, potentially replaying history’s darkest chapters. This talk isn’t just theoretical—it’s the foundation of the Builders Movement, a global initiative aimed at equipping people to uncover hidden common ground and build on it with real solutions that advance the will of the people.

From OR to AND — Unlocking Enduring Innovation

The marketplace of ideas is strongest when diverse, even opposing, perspectives come together around shared values. Innovation thrives not despite our differences, but because we harness them constructively. Leaders who shift from an “OR” mindset to an “AND” mindset—anchored in trust, communication, and shared purpose—unlock creativity and lasting solutions. Daniel Lubetzky has seen this firsthand. From helping communities in conflict find common ground to building KIND’s ownership culture, he has shown how trust and open debate turn opposing views into opportunities. By challenging false assumptions—like the belief that food can be healthy or tasty but not both—KIND created a breakthrough product that redefined healthy snacking. And because these solutions addressed real consumer needs, they endured long after diet fads faded. In this keynote, Daniel reveals the problem-solving methodology behind KIND’s success and introduces the Builder’s Mindset: a way of leading that rejects false choices, embraces “AND,” and delivers transformative, enduring innovation.