Jim McCarthy is recognized for his unique perspective — as a Stanford MBA, internet pioneer, and person living with a cancer diagnosis. He teaches people how to create their happiness by blending mindfulness techniques and timeless wisdom with simple, science-based practices. His thought-provoking TEDx Talk was entitled “What Cancer Taught Me About Happiness.”He is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, Live Each Day: A Surprisingly Simple Guide to Happiness.

He has presented his innovative and highly acclaimed Happiness Keynote and Happiness Master Class to organizations of all sizes across the U.S. and internationally. Clients include Amazon, YPO / WPO, CBRE, Pocket, Omidyar Network, Maven Ventures, Patreon, UC San Diego, Menlo Ventures, Kiva, HelmsBriscoe, SY|Partners, Maven Ventures, Pley, Elementum, Lifestreet, True Ventures, Fluxx Labs, and the alumni associations from Stanford, Harvard, and Northwestern.