Michael Phelps, Simone Biles Headlining QuickBooks Connect in San Jose
August 25 2016 - 08:30AM
Business Wire
World-Renowned Athletes to Share Stories of
Perseverance and Triumph
Gold medalists Michael Phelps and Simone Biles will lead a
lineup of inspiring main stage speakers at Intuit Inc.’s QuickBooks
Connect event, taking place Oct. 24-26 in San Jose, Calif. Intuit
(Nasdaq:INTU) made the announcement on the heels of their historic
performances.
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Michael Phelps, gold medalist,
entrepreneur, philanthropist (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are proud to celebrate and learn from the success of Michael
Phelps and Simone Biles fresh off their recent victories,” said
Brad Smith, Intuit chairman and chief executive officer. “They have
achieved their dreams and reached the pinnacle of their professions
through commitment, determination and perseverance. Their stories
will inspire thousands of small business owners, accountants,
self-employed individuals and developers who will gather at
QuickBooks Connect this year.”
Phelps – who will headline on Tuesday, Oct. 25 – is the most
decorated athlete of all time with 28 medals, while Biles – who
will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 26 – is the most decorated American
gymnast of all time.
Known worldwide as a successful self-starter, Phelps’ honors
include receiving the Laureus Exceptional Achievement Award, being
a nine-time ESPY Award winner and a two-time Associated Press
Athlete of the Year.
In addition to his athletic achievements, he started the Michael
Phelps Foundation, which encourages children to lead healthy,
active lives and to continue to grow the sport of swimming. He
launched the Michael Phelps Swim School in his hometown of
Baltimore, Md., to provide swim instruction for all ages and
abilities, centered on building comfort and confidence in the
water. He also established Michael Phelps Swimming, which offers
its proprietary methodology at partnering swim schools across the
country. His book, “No Limits,” was a New York Times and USA Today
bestseller.
Because of his commitment to youth, Phelps has been honored as a
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Champion of Youth and is an
honorary board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford,
Md.
Biles is the first woman gymnast to win three consecutive
all-around titles at the world championships and holds the most
gold medals of any female gymnast in history. She recently
captivated the world as the gold medalist in the women’s individual
and team all-around events, as well as in the floor exercise and
vault.
She has emerged as one of the youngest, most powerful gymnasts
in the sport – who has earned the distinct honor of a signature
move, “The Biles” – known for her journey of overcoming adversity
in her early years combined with her tendency to bring
lightheartedness to the competition floor. Biles has been
recognized as one of Time magazine’s Next Generation Leaders for
2016 and the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Sportswoman of the Year
for 2015.
Registration Details
A two-day QuickBooks Connect pass is available for $299, while a
full, three-day pass for accountants is available for $599. To
register or receive more details, visit
www.QuickBooksConnect.com.
About Intuit Inc.
Intuit Inc. creates business and financial management solutions
that simplify the business of life for small businesses, consumers
and accounting professionals.
Its flagship products and services include QuickBooks® and
TurboTax®, which make it easier to manage small businesses
and tax preparation and filing. Mint provides a fresh, easy
and intelligent way for people to manage their money, while
Intuit's ProConnect brand portfolio includes ProConnect
Online, ProSeries® and Lacerte®, the company's leading
tax preparation offerings for professional accountants.
Founded in 1983, Intuit had revenue of $4.7 billion in its
fiscal year 2016. The company has approximately 7,900 employees
with major offices in the United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom, India, Australia and other locations. More information can
be found at www.intuit.com.
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