Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers (born 1969) is an American entrepreneur, writer, and musician. He is best known as the founder of CD Baby, an online store and distribution service created to help independent musicians sell their work. After building the company, he sold CD Baby and later turned his focus to writing and sharing ideas on business, creativity, and decision-making. Sivers is the author of *Anything You Want* and *Hell Yeah or No*, books that draw on his experiences and emphasize simplicity, independence, and clear choices. He has also released music and has spoken publicly about entrepreneurship and personal values.