Find the right speaker for your next event
Writer and Content Strategist starting a revolution through the power of truth in storytelling. Flash fiction writer, published children's book author, marketer and recovering 11 year federal employee who now teaches empowerment marketing methods, the secrets to creativity and the use of story for those company's searching for authenticity and unforgettable messaging.
$1,501 - $5,000
Content janitor and builder. I ask questions, then get stuff done. Aileen founded Vizalytics Technology, the creators of Mind My Business to serve the needs of brick and mortar businesses. The team also built neighborhoods.nyc. Mind My Business has loyal users throughout NYC and is rolling out in Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco. She puts a strong emphasis on listening and building relationships. She prefers hard work and problem solving over fancy titles. She believes in the value of collaborative process. Aileen and team are honored to be part of 500 Startups Batch 10, a winner at NYC Big Apps, and a finalist in the AWS City on Cloud competition.
Request Pricing
Alyse Killeen, Managing Partner of StillMark Co. and StillMark Capital, is a venture capitalist with seed stage to pre-IPO investment experience in consumer and enterprise technology and products. Prior to StillMark, Alyse was an investor with two of Los Angeles’ largest and most esteemed venture capital firms, leading diligence practice and managing a deal flow pipeline of over a couple thousand opportunities annually. She has participated in investments in BillDesk, BitPesa, Bridg, Blockstream, CarTrade, CrowdStrike, Dojo Madness, E8, FogHorn, Open Garden, Perspica, Tamara Mellon Brand, VeloCloud, and others, and has closely advised companies in early growth and during accelerator program development, including by Reveal, Cherry Pick, Face[note], FFORA, Helpr, Netki, Nimbly, Snappy, Strypes, Trade Monday, WearAway, Ziel, and others. Alyse has presented internationally for groups including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Channel NewsAsia, University of Southern California, and Singapore Management University, and has spoken at events including TechCrunch Disrupt Beijing, Upfront Summit Los Angeles, 500 Startups PreMoney Conference San Francisco, and 500 Startups Unity and Inclusion Summits in Los Angeles and Atlanta. She has been featured in publications including Forbes, Business Insider, and Bloomberg, and has authored two technical academic book chapters, one in Handbook of Digital Currency (2015)titled “The Confluence of Bitcoin and the Global Sharing Economy”, and one in Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion (2017), “Global Financial Institutions 2.0”, a collaboration with coauthor Dr. R. Chan of World Bank. In 2015, UN Foundation named Alyse a Top 70 Bay Area Digital Leader, and in 2016, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), a university under the ambit of Singapore’s Ministry of Education, appointed Alyse a Fintech Fellow. On the subject of blockchain technology, Alyse has been featured in Upfront Venture’s five-part video series (2018) and in the preeminent documentary on Bitcoin, BIT X BIT: In Bitcoin We Trust (2018). To give back to the startup community, Alyse volunteers time as a Mentor at Plug and Play Tech Accelerator and Alchemist Accelerator in Silicon Valley, and as a member of New York Fashion Tech Lab’s Expert Network, a nonprofit program for top-tier women-led technology companies. In support of new community and talent infrastructure development, Alyse founded City Fellows Consortium in 2015 and Women in Venture in 2013. Today at StillMark, Alyse’s investments focus on the finance, healthcare, and marketplace arenas, especially where innovative ideas may succeed beyond traditional measure and come to bear cultural significance. Alyse continues to advise investors and executives in enterprise and consumer technologies and applications, and holds Advisory Board seats at several cutting-edge startups and pioneering investment funds.
Request Pricing
As a health and fitness professional, Michael Wolfe has a unique work experience. His hands-on work includes ten years as a combat medic in the US ARMY. Part of his duties (and education) were in the physical therapy realm and emergency medicine departments. Upon completing a 10 year stint in the military, Michael became a certified fitness trainer and emergency room technician. Eventually, Michael created two fitness brands in two different states. Now as a fitness coach, Michael has worked with hundreds of clients.
Request Pricing
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO of the Strategic Narrative Consulting - an advisory firm based in The Netherlands - helping global tech companies develop public policy positions, define communication strategies, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. Andrew holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Harvard Kennedy School and is an alumnus of the WEF’s Master’s Program in Global Leadership. He has previously served in the U.S. Government, held a leadership position at the World Economic Forum, and managed public policy for a global telco. Andrew is a regular contributor to publications such as Futurism, NewCo Shift, and WEF’s Agenda.
Request Pricing
Merieta Bayati (Merieta B) is the Founder and CEO of Girlie Girl Enterprises (GGE), a brand holding company that includes an online retail store, a camp for moms and daughters, and a host of other initiatives that seek to define a “Girlie Girl” as more than just a pretty face. GGE's camp affiliate: Camp Girlie Girl creates a fun & educational atmosphere for young girls and their moms. Merieta B has redefined “Girlie Girl” to embody walking in Style, Grace, God and Fabulousness. She is the ultimate definition of the 21st century “Girlie Girl” and is a successful author, speaker/presenter & motivational artist, and a CURLS™ brand ambassador and promotor. Merieta B received a B.A. in Business Management from Albertus Magnus College and has had senior administrative roles at Yale University School of Public Health. She has also served a as social media and public relations expert for a diverse range of small and medium sized firms. She was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi to a family of successful global entrepreneurs and enjoys singing and playing the guitar. Merieta is available for speaking engagements, workshops, event hosting and more.
$1,501 - $5,000
Debbie Wooten's story is a vision for the human spirit can prevail. Debbie entered a world of poverty, racism, abuse, and family suicide. But after years of struggle and barriers that for most would be too daunting, Debbie succeeded in becoming a highly sought after speaker and comedian. Born in South Chicago during segregation, with a disabling birth defect - spina bifida. At five-months of age Debbie contracted polio. the eldest of seven children, her disability would not keep her from becoming self-appointed matriarch of the family. Over the years her mother had fallen into alcoholism and depression and her father was an abusive drinker. Debbie was educated in a school for disabled students where color was not a factor in her placement. Life was hard, but she still was able to laugh and dream. At eight she pushed through a crowd with her Dad and shook the hand of Martin Luther King. words from his speech "judge people for the content of their character, not the color of their skin" has always stayed with her. As a young mother, Debbie met the challenge. She would take her toddlers and groceries up to the third story of her apartment building one stair at a time alternating bags of groceries and babies until reaching the top floor celebrating her accomplishment with cheers. While still in Chicago she married a man, that like her father was abusive, nothing changed. She started a business with ladies in the neighborhood called "Debbie's Dollies." using brown fabric and discounted African American dolls heads they fashioned dolls that were sent all over the country; a few with a miniature likeness of her leg brace. In 1987 she decided to divorce her husband, take her children and move to Tacoma Washington. She moved to a tough area in town called Hilltop, but compared to the slums of Chicago, Hilltop was paradise. Determined not to be a welfare mom she found employment the Washington State Lottery for 13-years until her speaking launched. now married to her second husband, Elliot. He fell deep into depression, committing suicide. Debbie knew life could not stop. Once again, she was the single income earner for her family. Her speaking career started a year later and she found herself moving uptown Tacoma. As a member to Toastmasters, she began winning speech contest one over another. With her National win, she was able to open for the comedian Sinbad, who enthusiastically encouraged her to continue her speaking career. When looking for an entertainer who shares 'life' stories with humor leaving your audience wanting more, call Debbie Wooten. Debbie's comedy includes the finals in the Seattle comedy Competition, opening for Gladys Knight on tour and other conics George Wallace, Tommy Davidson, Bernie Mac, Jamie Foxx, Cedric the Entertainer and Louie Anderson.
Request Pricing
Results Manager
I have been in the business world in many capacities since 1985. My favorite part is helping others be better at what they do. I am a graduate of Indiana University and the Advertising Arts College. My varied career includes being a comedy writer and morning show personality, owning an import-export business, working in technical sales, managing major citywide events, and finally ending up where I belong, on the speaking circuit. My work has taken me to more than 25 countries, so I still have about 165 yet to visit. I play a few instruments, run marathons, have two kids in their 20s and have been married for hundreds of years.
Request Pricing
Over 40 years of experience in IT positions providing senior level management in the IT Operations and Information Security areas as a CIO, CISO, & CSO. I held the position of the CIO equivalent at the White House managing all the classified automation and telecommunications for the President, VP, his staff, and the Secret Service. Mark is a prolific speaker and speaks about many topics. One of his most favorite topics is to speaks about his time at the Clinton White House of which he has published a book. Other topics he speaks on are; the inner workings of the White House, of Politics, of the Clinton's, of the Military, of Information Technology, of Information Security, of Cyber Breaches, of Business Continuity, of leadership, of professionalism, motivation, and Mentoring other to succeed. Mark is in the process of writing three more books that will be published in 2019 Mark has worked in the private sector as the CIO/CSO for World Airways (largest US wide body, long hall, charter airline), CTO & CISO for InterCall (world's largest conferencing company). CISO for TravelClick - a global SaaS company in the Hospitality space. As a contractor/consultant had the opportunity to provide services as the Acting CISO for NCR and the Acting CISO for Georgia Lottery Corporation. Currently VP of Technology Governance for US Bank/Elavon Mark has worked with the Government and other agencies in the area of Cyber Security, training, exercises, and developing a Cyber Security program. Mark has worked with the CDC, DoD, USARC, Georgia National Guard, Ga Tech, and others in this areas. I have also performed a wide range of other skills over and above my specialty areas to include; strategic planning, project management, process analysis, systems trouble shooting, user needs assessment, programming, training, short & long range planning, budget development, contract negotiations, administration, and office management. Mark specializes in the area of Information Technology, Information Security and Cyber threats, in the Airline, Hospitality, Telecommunications/Conferencing, Banking/Credit Card processing, CDC, Military, and Government areas Mark has an extensive background in Information Security, Project Mgt, Data Center, ITIL, CMMI, SOX, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, SSAE16/SOC 1&2, HIPAA, EU Privacy, GDPR, PSD2, Acquisitions & Mergers, Vendor Mgt, Facilities, HR Mgt, IT Operations, Leadership, Dept of Defense, Government, BC/DR, Aviation/Airline, Banking, Compliance
$251 - $1,500
Chris Baldwin is a seasoned keynote speaker, TEDx speaker and was voted the fastest growing speaker for 2018 and #1 on the top10 speaker list for 2019 in the Netherlands. Chris is a thought leader in digital transformation, disruptive technologies, digital innovation and building meaningful relationships through technology. He helps thought leaders strategise on innovative ways to build meaningful connections at scale in a hyper-connected world. His ability to authentically engage audiences sets him apart from most speakers. He delivers passionate and powerful keynotes that challenge the status quo and inspire people into action. He is currently the founder & CEO of 10xDigital, a strategic innovation partner catalysing the growth of agencies & brands. Chris is an early Internet pioneer with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having founded and lead numerous technology startups. He has delivered hundreds of keynotes and worked with brands such as Microsoft, Google, IAB, IPG, Liferay, Rabobank, ABN AMRO, T-Mobile, TUI, Catawiki, Dominos, G-Star, Mercedes, TNT, Europcar, Loyens & Loeff and the Dutch Government. Chris has served on the boards of numerous digital media agencies and worked for non-profit organisations such as the Amsterdam Health & Technology Institute (AHTI), for which he was a founding member and helped secure 17 million EURO in funding from the city of Amsterdam. He guest lectures at universities and is regularly invited to speak as a technology evangelist for major international organisations such as Microsoft, Google and IAB. Chris holds a Doctorate in Biotechnology and is known in the scientific community for having discovered the first drug-dependent HIV-1 virus and co-developed a candidate vaccine for HIV (AIDS). He has developed a novel model called "Meaningful Connections" on how to build relationships through technology, which helps organisations build better customer relationships and drive more business in a digital age.
Request Pricing
Ashley Christman, LSS MBB, SSBBP, CSM, is a former nurse and Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a background in organizational change management and Lean. Her extensive experience in healthcare quality and performance improvement has transformed a number of organizations and led to better outcomes in patient care, reductions in wait times, and more. Her experience includes consulting for the CA Department of Public Health as well as multiple large hospital systems, including Santa Rosa Memorial and Petaluma Valley Hospital. Her passion for improvement and educating others led her to begin teaching in order to help entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders create a sustainable culture change by empowering them to be change agents and champions of innovation. You can find her online at @learnlivelean on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
Request Pricing
I have a doctorate in educational leadership and a master's degree that focused on ethics and humor. I have taught at a university, worked in various state positions, and am currently a strengths-based professional development coach. My workshops and speaking engagement combine opportunities for learning and laughter. I am also a brain tumor and heart surgery survivor, which included 4 brain surgeries, 6 weeks of daily radiation, and a 5x bypass. I often talk about the dark cloud that goes with a brain tumor and heart disease, as well as the silver linings.
Request Pricing