Peter Varady
Entrepreneur | Motivational Speaker
Peter Varady
Entrepreneur | Mentor | Motivational Speaker
BIOGRAPHY
Peter Varady's life is a compelling journey of transformation. From a challenging upbringing, to becoming a responsible father, accomplished entrepreneur, motivational speaker and influential figure in the graffiti and hip-hop community. Here's a summary of his life and accomplishments:
Early Life:
• Born in 1971 in Los Angeles, California, raised by working-class parents in the 80s to a First-generation Mexican mother and a First-generation Hungarian father.
• Engaged in street life from a young age, forming a graffiti crew at 15 and joining a street gang at 16.
• Spent a significant portion of his teenage years ( 4 out of 6 years ) from 12 to 18 years of age, in and out of juvenile halls, prison camps and placement homes.
• Peter Varady's life story serves as an inspiring narrative of overcoming adversity, personal growth and giving back to the community through entrepreneurship, mentorship and contributions to the arts.
Transformation:
• Despite the challenges, Peter's life took a positive turn after becoming a father at the age of 18 , Peter went on to raise 4 kids and they are his biggest inspiration in his life.
• Peter used his experiences from street and gang life as motivation and lessons to become a responsible father, successful entrepreneur, and business leader.
• Peter has gone on to build multiple 8 figure business and an art based 501C non profit organization that mentors at risk youth with art based initiatives
Business Accomplishments:
• Founder and President - PACER INDUSTRIES (current): Includes subsidiaries like Pacer Packaging, Pacer Labels, and Getup Stickers.
• Founder and President - TOLSEK PRINTING (1999-2010): Founded the printing business, which was later sold in 2010.
• Founder and President - BE GREEN ECO LANDSCAPING FIRM (2012-2015): Founded and operated a C27 Licensed Landscape Contractor business, later sold in 2015.
• Founder and President - PETE - Mindset Training: (current): Engaged in mindset training and life coaching, contributing to personal development.
Charitable & Philanthropy:
• Director - STP FOUNDATION 501C Non Profit Org (current):
Sits on the board of the STP FOUNDATION, contributing to guiding at-risk youths through art-based initiatives
• Founder and President - Notes From Canelo (current):
Founded Dog Rescue in Tijuana Mexico that rescues and homes abandoned street dogs
Graffiti/Hip Hop Contributions:
• Founder and President - CLASSIC BURNERS PODCAST (current): Founded the Classic Burners Podcast, showcasing ongoing commitment to hip-hop culture.
• Founder and President - WORLD FAMOUS STP CREW (current): Established Setting The Pace in 1987, a renowned graffiti crew that continues to thrive.
• Director - STP FOUNDATION 501C Non Profit Org (current): Sits on the board of the STP FOUNDATION, contributing to guiding at-risk youths through art-based initiatives
• Founder and President - SP MAGAZINE (1999-2005): Founded and served as the publisher of SP Magazine, contributing to the hip-hop community.
• Founder and President-THE NIGHT HIP HOP STOLE CHRISTMAS (1999-2005): Founded a legendary Los Angeles hip-hop concert event during this period.
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BIOGRAPHY
Peter Varady's life is a compelling journey of transformation. From a challenging upbringing, to becoming a responsible father, accomplished entrepreneur, mindset life coach and influential figure in the graffiti and hip-hop community. Here's a summary of his life and accomplishments:
Early Life:
• Born in 1971 in Los Angeles, California, raised by working-class parents in the 80s to a First-generation Mexican mother and a First-generation Hungarian father.
• Engaged in street life from a young age, forming a graffiti crew at 15 and joining a street gang at 16.
• Spent a significant portion of his teenage years ( 4 out of 6 years ) from 12 to 18 years of age, in and out of juvenile halls, prison camps and placement homes.
• Peter Varady's life story serves as an inspiring narrative of overcoming adversity, personal growth and giving back to the community through entrepreneurship, mentorship and contributions to the arts.
Transformation:
• Despite the challenges, Peter's life took a positive turn after becoming a father at the age of 18 , Peter went on to raise 4 kids and they are his biggest inspiration in his life.
• Peter used his experiences from street and gang life as motivation and lessons to become a responsible father, successful entrepreneur, and business leader.
• Peter has gone on to build multiple 8 figure business and an art based 501C non profit organization that mentors at risk youth with art based initiatives
Business Accomplishments:
• Founder and President - PACER INDUSTRIES (current): Includes subsidiaries like Pacer Packaging, Pacer Labels, and Getup Stickers.
• Founder and President - TOLSEK PRINTING (1999-2010): Founded the printing business, which was later sold in 2010.
• Founder and President - BE GREEN ECO LANDSCAPING FIRM (2012-2015): Founded and operated a C27 Licensed Landscape Contractor business, later sold in 2015.
• Founder and President - PETE - Mindset Training: (current): Engaged in mindset training and life coaching, contributing to personal development.
Graffiti/Hip Hop Contributions:
• Founder and President - CLASSIC BURNERS PODCAST (current): Founded the Classic Burners Podcast, showcasing ongoing commitment to hip-hop culture.
• Founder and President - WORLD FAMOUS STP CREW (current): Established Setting The Pace in 1987, a renowned graffiti crew that continues to thrive.
• Director - STP FOUNDATION 501C Non Profit Org (current): Sits on the board of the STP FOUNDATION, contributing to guiding at-risk youths through art-based initiatives
• Founder and President - SP MAGAZINE (1999-2005): Founded and served as the publisher of SP Magazine, contributing to the hip-hop community.
• Founder and President-THE NIGHT HIP HOP STOLE CHRISTMAS (1999-2005): Founded a legendary Los Angeles hip-hop concert event during this period.
Charitable & Philanthropy:
• Director - STP FOUNDATION 501C Non Profit Org (current): Sits on the board of the STP FOUNDATION, contributing to guiding at-risk youths through art-based initiatives
• Founder and President - Notes From Canelo (current):
Founded Dog Rescue in Tijuana Mexico that rescues and homes abandoned street dogs
CONTACT ME
Peter Varady
