Entrepreneurship Speakers in United States

Vishen Menon is an influential voice in personal growth and human consciousness, renowned for founding Mindvalley, a leading online personal growth education company. He's a New York Times bestselling author, with multiple books underway. Vishen's passion to unite humanity and challenge norms has cultivated a global movement, engaging 15 million+ followers and half-a-million students annually. Hailing from Malaysia, Vishen transformed his education experiences into a quest to redefine learning. As Mindvalley's visionary, he initiated the holistic growth-centered Mindvalley University and the successful "Quest" learning platform, boasting 5x higher completion rates. His book "The Code of the Extraordinary Mind" resonated globally, and "The Buddha And The Badass" is already a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. Passionate about health and education activism, he's a Transformational Leadership Council member. Vishen's work-life integration reflects Mindvalley's acclaimed culture. Mindvalley's growth, reach, and transformative impact underscore its role as a pioneering force in education.

Daymond John, the embodiment of the American Dream, rose from humble origins to become a self-made multimillionaire, accumulating over $6 billion in global product sales. As a Shark on ABC’s hit show "Shark Tank," he sets benchmarks in fashion, branding, marketing, consulting, and entertainment, perpetually raising the bar of excellence.

A bestselling author and pioneering entrepreneurial expert, Daymond is a sought-after business and motivational speaker, leveraging over two decades of hands-on experience. From steering FUBU to a global fashion giant with $350 million annual sales to trailblazing guerrilla marketing and social media integration, his strategies remain cutting-edge.

Daymond imparts winning tactics on negotiation, sales, morale, productivity, and talent optimization, applicable across diverse businesses. His rags-to-riches journey and charismatic storytelling inspire audiences, emphasizing sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance as the key to success.

Cracking the Agility Codefor CEOs, executives and managers of small-to-medium sized and fast-moving enterprises, I bring a unique combination of insights at the intersection of my agility experiences in 3 worlds: In the Real World: I started my career as a Petroleum Engineer with Shell International working on onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling rigs. Now, I love studying other everyday agile leaders in the real world who also face the agility challenge everyday (fighter pilots, special forces, fire fighters and others).

Sneha Patel is a change leader, entrepreneur, speaker, and an packaging sustainability connoisseur. Sneha Patel is the Founder of South Asians in Sustainability, a social change and empowerment platform focused on supporting the South Asian community. She has developed a reputation for adapting to the rapidly evolving marketplace over the last decade. During this time, Sneha has taken a non-traditional approach in the various Innovation, e-Commerce, and Sustainability strategic roles she has held within the Corporate sector.

Renowned economist, White House advisor, and best-selling author Todd Buchholzconnects the dots between Wall Street, Main Street, and financial capitals throughout the world. An internationally known consultanton global markets and winner of Harvard's annual teaching prize, Buchholz advises the world's leading companies and "lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit."(Associated Press) Todd has been featured alongside such luminaries as Colin Powell, Michael Porter, and Jeff Bezos.

Kim Perell is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, CEO and angel investor with a passion for people, technology, and progress. Kim went from being laid off at 23 to becoming a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30 years old, selling her last company for $235 million in 2014. She is currently the CEO of Amobee, a global marketing technology company serving the world's leading brands and agencies. Kim is also an investor in over 70 companies, 14 of which have been successfully acquired by some of the largest Fortune 500 companies including a billion-dollar IPO.

Adam Cheyer is co-founder and VP Engineering of Viv Labs, a startup whose goal is to simplify the world by providing an intelligent interface to everything. In October 2016, Viv was acquired by Samsung. Previously, Adam was co-founder and VP Engineering at Siri, Inc. When Siri was acquired by Apple in 2010, he became a Director of Engineering in the iPhone/iOS group. As a startup, Siri won the Innovative Web Technologies award at SXSW, and was chosen a Top Ten Emerging Technology by MIT's Technology Review; Apple's version of Siri was presented 'Best Technical Achievement'.

Katie Hilborn is the founder/ED of 2x award-winning charities Global Orphan Prevention and Compass Rose International and a "Millennial Changemaker of the Year" who has shared her story at events across America. As a natural storyteller, she captivates audiences through funny and exciting moments of walking pumas in the jungles of Bolivia, delivering aid during the Nepal earthquakes, to getting E. Coli in remote Asian villages, and anything in between. She motivates audiences through analogy and life lessons that allow them to elevate their performance in sales, team environments, leadership, customer service, school, and more. Katie studies your industry and organizational culture to create a customized keynote that reinforces your event’s theme and feels personally relevant to each audience member.

Valerie is a female leader and speaker in the personal development and business space. She is passionate about supporting women in leadership and helping them with their confidence, voice and personal brand.  Valerie is an avid meditator, coffee junkie and digital nomad. She has experience speaking at organizations and events, and enjoys hosting panels and facilitating group conversations/workshops.  Valerie takes the corporate world and combines the modern entrepreneurial spirit in the way she speaks and interacts with others to make the experience engaging, organic and fun.  If you're looking for someone who is energetic and excited to help women grow and develop, Valerie is your gal!

Shavannah Speaks Moore is a Serial Entrepreneur, Global Empowerment Speaker & Best Selling Author who has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, WRAL's Tarheel Talk, G105, Power 95.5, Women's Radio Network and many more. She has worked with Top Influencers who have appeared on The OWN Network, Tyler Perry. Food Network & NBC. Coming from a World of poverty, being sexually abused as a child and being a high school drop-out who was told she would never amount to anything, Shavannah is now a woman on a mission. A mission to KILL the status quo for every young minority woman & mom and what we've.

Dr. Somdutta Singh, a dynamic leader and first-generation serial entrepreneur, exemplifies transformative leadership in innovation and business. An MIT and Harvard Business School alumna, she has achieved multi-million dollar exits by 26 and led over 50 global startup investments. As the Founder and CEO of Assiduus Global Inc., a trailblazer in cross-border E-commerce, she drives the company toward its goal of achieving billion-dollar revenue by 2025, aspiring to be the first Asian woman to IPO globally.

Ranked 8th in the 2022 Deloitte India Technology Fast 50, Dr. Singh's vision has earned her 40+ prestigious awards, including Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Business Women. As the youngest Vice-Chairperson of the NASSCOM Product Council, she championed the Women Entrepreneurship Platform, inspiring future leaders. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, she dedicates herself to social development, youth education, and thought leadership, making her an influential voice in global business and innovation.

 

Scott Amyx works as the Managing Partner at Amyx Ventures, Forbes New York Business Council Member, Singularity University/ Smart City Accelerator mentor and start-up board member and SXSW Pitch (formerly SXSW Accelerator) judge. He is a Tribeca Disruptor Foundation Fellow,a disruptive innovation awards program of Tribeca Film Festival. He is a national Sloan Fellow/ Woodrow Wilson Fellow. Scott has spoken at TEDx on exponential technologies, Fourth Industrial Revolution and success.

In 2008, Deeya was a member of a sea kayaking expedition along the west coast of Greenland. The expedition entailed paddling for over 14 days past icebergs and through fjords adjacent to the second largest ice cap in the world. Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition: In May 2011, Deeya, at 17 years, became the youngest to have undertaken the Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition. Deeya's father, Ajeet Bajaj, and Deeya skied from the west to the east coast of Greenland, skiing 550 kms over 21 days, with ambient temperatures touching (-) 23 degrees Celsius.

Vishal is an accomplished AI Solutions Specialist with a rich background as a senior consultant in cutting-edge platforms such as IoT, Digital Commerce, and Technology. As a Co-founding member of startups like CellStrat and Etruevalue.com, he's demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen. He founded Disrupt 4.0, a community initiative propelling the 4th Industrial Revolution through emerging technologies. Vishal is on a mission to make Generative AI accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes, helping them harness the power of this cutting-edge technology without breaking the bank. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, sales, and operations, he has seen firsthand the challenges businesses face. That's why he co-founded CellStrat.ai, a company dedicated to developing Generative AI tools. With an MBA from Western Sydney University, Vishal has conducted numerous workshops and seminars on AI and Machine Learning, further cementing his status as an expert speaker in deep-tech domains.

Sterling Hawkins is out to break the status quo.He has spent his life coming back from the brink to sell companies, finish ultra-marathons and getting results #NoMatterWhat it takes. From founding one of the world"s first personalized marketing tech companies, he has gone on to be involved in the launch, growth or investment in over 50 others. Today, Sterling works with prominent startups and Fortune 500 companies to teach them the keys to breakthrough growth regardless of the circumstances. Based in Colorado, Sterling is a passionate adventurer that can often be found skydiving, climbing mountains, shark diving or even trekking the Sahara. Maybe you’ll even join him for the next adventure – and discover the breakthrough results you’re looking for. He’ll have your back, #NoMatterWhat.

Richard Huttner, a seasoned leader, brings 12 years of impactful leadership training and executive coaching. As a Certified Master Coach accredited by the Center for Coaching Certification and holding the ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), he's renowned for his expertise. Through owning the MA franchise of Crestcom International and his private coaching practice, he has empowered 250+ managers across 50+ organizations. A Yale and Stanford Business School graduate, he's led as CEO for three media companies and taught entrepreneurship and organizational behavior at Northeastern University. Author of "THE UNIVERSAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLE WORKBOOK," Richard excels in motivating teams. His legacy: transformative leadership and lasting impact.

Smily Mukta Ghoshal, hailed as a "Global ICON/Green Queen" and esteemed influencer, garners numerous accolades for her remarkable contributions to environmental sustainability and social welfare. Recognized as a Global Super Mum and recipient of prestigious awards like the Golden Legend Award and UNGO ONGO Award, Smily is celebrated for her exceptional leadership and positive impact worldwide. As a distinguished plant biologist, environmentalist, and herbalist, Smily is the driving force behind Natural Beauty Organic Skin & Hair Products, USA. Her visionary leadership and commitment to green initiatives have earned her titles such as Top Women Entrepreneur and Women's World Record Holder. Based in Dallas, USA, Smily channels her passion for nature and Ayurvedic heritage into her endeavors, advocating for eco-friendly alternatives and promoting a natural lifestyle. With unwavering determination and boundless enthusiasm, she continues to inspire global change and champion environmental stewardship.

Neelam Tewar, founder of Maven Magpie Consulting is a published poet, a two-time TEDx speaker and strategy consultant to impact-focused corporations, conscious entrepreneurs, creators, educational institutions and High Networth Individuals (HNIs) globally. Her areas of focus are leadership, personal branding, social media & digital strategy, health & mental wellness, ethical entrepreneurship, and personal development which is delivered through self-study + licensed courses, bespoke training, speaking events and seminars globally. Neelam's organization YouthMojo works on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, skill development initiatives with government, policy makers and educational institutions. She is the creator and host of 'words and voices' podcast where she talks with people impacting the world in their own way.

Isabella is a thought leader in entrepreneurship, a lifelong learner, and a spiritual seeker. Her expertise spans business strategy and marketing, community building, ethical technology, and impact investing. Her insightful articles and presentations at leading international conferences ignite critical dialogue on emerging technologies and their transformative potential for society and business.
Isabella's international bestseller, The Digital Mind of Tomorrow, ignites conversations about the future of humanity in the digital age.
As a global citizen with a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures, Isabella fosters collaboration across borders. Her strategic networks span Asia, North America, and Europe, enabling her to create purpose-driven movements that leverage technology for social good and empower individual and collective well-being in a rapidly evolving world.
 

Atif is a multifaceted professional with a Ph.D. in Image Marketing and a strong background in advertising and product development. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, he is best known for 'Ed. vs IT: SOS' and as the author of 'Automation vs. Autocracy: Robogeddon En Route'. Atif is the founder of U2Go.app and has earned certifications from prestigious institutions like Google, Harvard, Stanford, the California Institute of the Arts, and the New York Film Academy.

With over 20 years of experience in advertising and product development, he brings a unique blend of expertise in UX/UI design. Beyond his professional pursuits, Atif is an aspiring stand-up comedian, chef, Universal Music artist, Cornell-certified fitness nutritionist, and a Black Belt in Bando. He is also passionate about extreme sports, embracing a dynamic, creative, and adventurous lifestyle.

David Williams is a 9-time author, podcaster, and entrepreneur from New York, known for his diverse ventures and creative vision. He is the founder of Kayles Enterprises, which includes his books, fragrances, and wines, all designed to inspire and empower others. David’s mission is to encourage people to create their own luck and embrace opportunities with a bold spirit. Recently dubbed the "Renaissance Man" by his peers, he seamlessly blends his various passions into a cohesive flow of creativity. Additionally, David is a dedicated advocate for autism, working to inspire those on the spectrum to dream without limits and pursue their fullest potential.