Kristen Hadeed is widely known for being the Founder of Student Maid and has forged a reputable name in the world of business. Now the owner of a highly successful cleaning business, Kristen prides herself on creating organisations that have humanity at their core. Kristen is passionate about helping people to become the best version of themselves, epitomising that in her keynote speeches covering topics such as working together to become stronger, understanding individual weaknesses, and helping workplaces to inspire their workforces.
Business has always been a keen passion of Kristen’s, first taking her steps into the world of industry as a sophomore studying at the University of Florida. After placing an ad to clean houses, Kristen was recruited to clean a 4000 square-foot home and soon found herself cleaning college apartments. Recognising the demand, her entrepreneurial spirit took over, and she hired 60 fellow students to meet the demand, founding Student Maid in the process. Since its inception, Student Maid has become a symbol of Kristen's drive to challenge traditional business norms, offering millennials unique work opportunities.
Under Kristen's leadership, Student Maid grew exponentially. Hundreds of individuals have worked for her, embodying the company's core values of trust, accountability, and empowerment. Kristen's ethos – nurturing individuals to reach their full potential – has seen many former employees venture out and achieve remarkable success in their respective fields. As her entrepreneurial journey evolved, Kristen leveraged her experiences and insights, becoming a sought-after keynote speaker. Over the past decade, she has engaged with business leaders across diverse industries, garnering acclaim for her enthusiastic, optimistic, and transformative presentations. Kristen also collaborates with Simon Sinek's enterprise, "Start With Why", serving as an igniter.
Beyond the success of Student Maid, Kristen's influence stretches far and wide. She delivered a rousing TED talk titled "The Millennial Myth", captivating over three million viewers. Her best-selling book, "Permission to Screw Up", chronicles her journey with Student Maid and offers invaluable lessons for budding entrepreneurs. This publication has resonated globally, selling over 40,000 copies. Renowned media houses like TIME, Forbes, Fox, and PBS have featured Kristen, recognising her profound impact on workplace culture. Through her speeches and interventions, she aims to revolutionise organisational behaviour, focusing on human-centric leadership, rebuilding trust, and fostering environments where everyone can thrive. Hire Kristen Hadeed today!
