Entrepreneurship Speakers

N. R. Narayana Murthy is the co-founder of Infosys and the architect of the Global Delivery Model (GDM), which revolutionized the Indian IT sector. A recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, the CBE (Britain), and the Legion d’honneur (France), he is ranked among Financial Times’ "Business pioneers in technology." His keynotes offer unmatched insights on globalization, innovation strategy, and value-driven leadership for the digital economy.

Jamie Kern Lima is the founder of IT Cosmetics (sold to L'Oréal for $1 billion) and the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oréal’s history. She is a two-time NYT bestselling author and a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank. Her highly-rated podcast and best-selling books, including WORTHY, share her personal story of overcoming years of self-doubt and becoming one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women. Her keynotes focus on inspiring and elevating women, using her unique insights to provide actionable strategies for self-worth, resilience, and entrepreneurial success.

Sanjeev Bikhchandani is the Founder of Info Edge (Naukri.com) and the co-founder of Ashoka University. He is a celebrated Indian entrepreneur and investor in unicorns like Zomato and PolicyBazaar. The recipient of the Padma Shri (2020), his keynotes provide deep, practical insights into entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling digital businesses in emerging markets. He uses his experience to inspire the next generation of startup founders.

Grant Cardone is a leading international sales expert, entrepreneur, and author of The 10X Rule. He oversees a $2.2 billion real estate portfolio and founded the world's largest business event, the 10X Growth Conference. Recognized as the #1 sales trainer globally, Cardone provides customized consulting and a Straight-Shooting viewpoint on leadership, the economy, and retail sales. His keynotes offer practical, high-energy strategies for organizations seeking to find overlooked opportunities, customize their sales process, and 10X their business, income, and life.

Molly Bloom is a motivational speaker and the bestselling author of Molly’s Game, which became an Oscar-nominated film. She is an expert on resilience, high-stakes decision-making, and the psychology of success. Her background, from the U.S. Ski Team to running the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game, provides a unique framework for managing risk, building courage, and designing strategy. Her keynotes inspire audiences with her personal journey of overcoming career-ending setbacks and the ultimate realization that when you bet on yourself, you always win.

Uri Levine is a serial entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of Waze (acquired by Google for $1.1 billion). He is also an investor and first board member of Moovit (acquired by Intel for $1 billion), cementing his status as a key figure in high-growth technology ventures. As a keynote speaker and workshop leader, Levine shares his experience through his "Cookbook for Startups," empowering entrepreneurs and business leaders with practical strategies for market disruption and value creation. His presentations focus on entrepreneurship, market evolution, and solving big, impactful problems.

Jonas Kjellberg is a co-founder of Skype and a highly successful digital transformation expert and investor. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board at Nornorm (backed by IKEA). His presentations focus on digital transformation, innovation, and business creation, sharing the core philosophies from his books. As a speaker, he leverages his experience at Skype and his current role as a lecturer at Stanford University to teach audiences how the interaction of products, sales, and profitability creates a winning sales culture.

Dhiraj Mukherjee is the Co-founder of Shazam (acquired by Apple for ∼$400 million) and was named one of Europe’s Top 50 Technology Entrepreneurs by The Financial Times. As a Tech for Good investor, he holds stakes in over 250 pioneering companies, including OpenAI. His keynotes deliver a blend of inspirational storytelling and actionable advice on The Shazam Story, innovation, and how leaders can embrace uncertainty to adapt to the accelerating pace of GenAI and future workforce trends.

Blake Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS and the pioneer of the One for One business model, which integrates social giving into the core of a for-profit enterprise. His venture has provided tens of millions of shoes and sight-restoring services globally. The New York Times bestselling author of Start Something That Matters, Mycoskie is a global advocate for purpose-driven business. As a speaker, he shares his story of innovation and perseverance, providing audiences with a blueprint for building a sustainable, profitable company while simultaneously making a profound social impact.

Martin Eberhard is the Co-founder and former CEO of Tesla Motors, where he spearheaded the development of the groundbreaking Tesla Roadster. He is a leading expert on sustainable technology and EV market disruption. With a strong background in electrical engineering and computer science, his expertise lies in automotive innovation and battery technology. His keynotes provide invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, the future of transportation, and the strategic imperatives for leaders navigating the accelerating transition to renewable energy.

Tony Seba is a top-ranked futurist, Amazon bestselling author, and the Co-founder of the think tank RethinkX. He is a world-renowned forecaster of disruptions in energy and transportation.

Steve Blank is a serial entrepreneur, acclaimed author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany, and the creator of the Customer Development model that serves as the foundation of the Lean Startup movement. His work has been recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF), for which he created the I-Corps curriculum, and by the Harvard Business Review as one of the "Masters of Innovation." His presentations equip government, corporate, and academic audiences with the tools to innovate effectively and systematically in rapidly changing environments.

Nithin Kamath is the Founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest retail brokerage firm, which handles approximately 15% of India’s daily trading volume. He is a member of the SEBI Secondary Market Advisory Committee (SMAC) and has championed financial literacy through initiatives like Varsity. His keynotes focus on FinTech innovation, strategic scaling, and the democratization of wealth creation in India.

Sara Blakely is the founder and Executive Chairwoman of SPANX, the globally successful brand she launched with minimal capital. She is recognized for her innovation in the retail industry and was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. As a keynote speaker, Blakely shares her inspiring, authentic story of overcoming self-doubt and market resistance to achieve success. Her talks provide actionable motivation and key concepts on entrepreneurship, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and how to trust your instincts to build a market-leading brand.

Nikhil Kamath is one of India's youngest billionaires, Co-founder of Zerodha (India's largest retail brokerage), and a signatory of The Giving Pledge. He is the founder of the WTFund, which provides non-dilutive grants to young entrepreneurs under 25, aiming to harness India's vast youth potential. His keynotes offer candid insights on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and risk from the perspective of an executive who built a massive, democratizing fintech platform.

Deepinder Goyal is the founder and CEO of Zomato, one of the world's largest food aggregators, with over 70 million monthly users and operations in 23 countries. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and a former management consultant at Bain & Company, his talks focus on scaling startups, resilience, and product development in the food-tech industry. He inspires audiences with his vision of "better food for more people" and his commitment to tackling hunger and food wastage.

Ravi Venkatesan is a key thought leader in technology and business management. Having served as Chairman of Microsoft India, he plays a significant role in advocating for ethical digital transformation. Ravi's work focuses on utilizing technology as a tool for fostering sustainable, inclusive development across global communities.

Jim McKelvey is the Co-founder of Square and a serial entrepreneur. He is the author of The Innovation Stack and a recognized expert in digital payment disruption and scalable business models. He is the co-founder of LaunchCode, a non-profit that creates pathways for aspiring professionals to find work in the tech sector. His keynotes share insights from his successful career, providing a practical blueprint for how companies can build stable organizational structures on the principles of entrepreneurship and relentless innovation.