Book Finance Speakers

Morgan Housel is a New York Times bestselling author of the global sensation The Psychology of Money, which has sold over eight million copies. He is a Partner at The Collaborative Fund and a leading expert in behavioral finance. His talks provide timeless insights into how human behavior shapes financial outcomes, helping audiences avoid common behavioral pitfalls and build financial resilience. He is a highly sought-after speaker on investing, decision-making, and adapting to change and uncertainty in life and markets.

Kevin O’Leary is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and a star of the hit show Shark Tank. Known as "Mr. Wonderful," he is a leading authority on finance, investment, and building a profitable business. His career began with the founding of SoftKey Software, which he sold for a reported $4.2 billion. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, O’Leary provides candid and actionable insights on entrepreneurship, finance, and business strategy. He shares what it takes to succeed in today's market, offering audiences a no-nonsense guide to building wealth and making sound business decisions.

Thomas Sargent is a Nobel Laureate in Economics (2011) and a distinguished Professor at New York University. He is one of the foundational figures in modern macroeconomics, known for his work on rational expectations and empirical analysis of cause and effect. His books, including Recursive Macroeconomic Theory and Rational Expectations and Econometric Practice, are standard reference texts in the field. As a speaker, he provides authoritative insights on the long-term effects of economic policy and the role of expectations in shaping global markets, making his perspective vital for leaders in finance, government, and academia.

Dr. Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at LBS and a leading expert on responsible business and ESG. His book, Grow the Pie, has been translated into nine languages, and he is a Fellow of the British Academy. As a keynote speaker, his TED Talks have a combined 3 million views on topics like The Social Responsibility of Business and trust in a post-truth world. He provides senior leaders with actionable, research-backed strategies for integrating purpose and profit and navigating the biases inherent in stories, statistics, and studies.

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.

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.

Sony Kapoor is an influential economist, finance professional, and sustainability expert with a two-decade track record in policy and business. He is the Director of the international think tank RE-DEFINE. His leadership in tackling the eurocrisis and promoting financial reform has been widely recognized. As a highly sought-after speaker, he leverages his unique background—including his role as a Special Adviser to the UN on Green Finance—to provide strategic, multi-disciplinary insights into sustainable finance, economic policy, and global development.

T. D. Chandrasekhar is a seasoned Executive Leadership Coach and Family Business Consultant. He is a Partner at BAF Consultants and an alumnus of IIT Delhi and XLRI Jamshedpur. He provides tailored coaching for C-suite executives and focuses on Business Charters, Next Gen Succession Planning, and Organizational Development. He is a Course Facilitator for prestigious programs, including the Advanced Management Program at the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women.

Swaminathan S. Aiyar is a leading Indian journalist and economist, renowned for his popular column "Swaminomics" in The Times of India. He is a former editor of The Economic Times and was the India correspondent for The Economist for two decades. His work focuses on economic change in developing countries, human rights, and political economy. As a speaker, he shares insights on global policy and development, drawing on his experience as a frequent consultant to the World Bank and his work in social investment to bring medical services to marginalized communities.

G. N. Bajpai is a distinguished leader, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and former Chairman of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). He is a leading expert in corporate governance and financial markets, having chaired the Corporate Governance Task Force of IOSCO. His insights are sought after by institutions like Harvard University and the London School of Economics (LSE).

Subir Gokarn is an economist and the former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He is a leading voice on economic policy, finance, and globalization. His work is a powerful counterpoint to a world of corporate shortsightedness, offering a clear guide to a more productive and fulfilling workplace. A compelling keynote speaker, Gokarn provides a clear and intellectual overview of the principles of economic policy, globalization, and the future of society. He speaks on leadership, innovation, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. His talks are ideal for leaders and innovators.

Bipin Preet Singh is the Co-Founder and CEO of MobiKwik, a leading digital banking platform serving millions of Indians. An alumnus of IIT Delhi in Electrical Engineering, he is a pioneer of the Digital Payments landscape in India. His career includes roles as a Platform Architect at Intel and Nvidia before founding MobiKwik in 2009. His talks draw on his experience in scaling new products, building credit underwriting and insurance cross-sell, and achieving distribution muscle to 100 million customers in India.