Book Storytelling Speakers

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the wealthiest and most successful film stars globally, a Padma Shri recipient, and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders cricket team. He is a highly decorated actor, recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. His Meer Foundation supports victims of acid attacks. His keynotes share insights on entrepreneurship, branding, and strategic leadership for achieving commercial and social impact.

Alexandra Cousteau is a celebrated explorer and conservationist, known for her powerful storytelling and ability to drive policy change for ocean health. She is the founder of OCEANS 2050, a global initiative focused on marine habitat restoration and ocean afforestation. As a speaker, the National Geographic Emerging Explorer and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader shares invaluable, firsthand insights from her global expeditions and policy work with organizations like Oceana. Her talks offer a compelling vision of how communities, corporations, and governments can work together to restore ocean abundance, mitigate climate change, and ensure global food security.

Dr. Jonah Berger is a Wharton School professor and a leading global expert on influence, word of mouth, and behavioral science. He has authored four international bestsellers, including Contagious and Magic Words, with millions of copies in print worldwide. A highly sought-after speaker, he consults for organizations like Apple, Google, Nike, and The Gates Foundation. His talks provide audiences with research-backed strategies on effective communication, overcoming resistance to change (The Catalyst), and designing content for maximum social impact.

Martin Lindstrom is a world-leading expert on brand and culture transformation and the Founder of Lindstrom Company. He is a 7x New York Times bestselling author and was named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People.” His books, including Brand Sense and Small Data, are foundational texts in modern marketing. As a high-profile speaker, he offers provocative and practical insights on BEHAVIOURAL PSYCHOLOGY, Leadership, and the Disruptor’s Agenda to help organizations thrive in an era of rapid technological change.

Mstyslav Chernov is a Pulitzer Prize-sharing Ukrainian journalist, filmmaker, and war correspondent for Associated Press. His footage from the Siege of Mariupol became the basis of the acclaimed film 20 Days in Mariupol. He is a member of "Ukrainian PEN" and the President of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. His work, which covers conflicts, social issues, and environmental crises in all formats, has won prestigious awards like the Livingston Award and the Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for war reporting.

Guy Kawasaki is a technology executive and entrepreneur, famous for his role as the Chief Evangelist of Apple and his current position as Chief Evangelist for Canva. He is an expert in innovation, social media, and product evangelism. The author of over fifteen books, including The Art of the Start 2.0 and Enchantment, Kawasaki shares practical insights on entrepreneurship, growth hacking, and social media strategy. His podcast, Remarkable People, is a rich source of wisdom from world-class luminaries, reinforcing his role as a teacher and guide for professionals seeking inspiration and practical advice.

Scott Bedbury is a top creative strategist and former executive who helped define the early growth of Nike and Starbucks. His expertise centers on brand leadership, innovation, and the power of purpose-driven corporate culture. The author of A New Brand World, a book repeatedly cited as one of the "100 Best Business Books of All Time," Bedbury advises global clients like Apple and Google through his firm, Brandstream. His keynotes provide invaluable strategies for organizational innovation, building brand trust in a "post-truth" age, and leveraging employee experience (EX) for market success.

David Duchovny is an award-winning actor and multi-talented artist, best known for his Golden Globe-winning work in The X-Files and Californication. He holds degrees in English Literature from Princeton and Yale. As a keynote speaker, Duchovny shares compelling stories and wisdom from his brilliant career, offering unique insights into the creative process of acting, directing, and songwriting, all delivered with his signature, unforgettable reflection.

Sudha Murty is the Founder-Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, a best-selling author, and a former technologist. She is a recipient of both the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri for her contributions to social work and education. Her career began as the first female engineer at TELCO, a role she secured by challenging gender bias. Her philanthropy includes founding several orphanages, supporting IT for government schools, and establishing the Murty Classical Library of India at Harvard University.

Guneet Monga is an Academy Award-winning Indian film producer and the founder of Sikhya Entertainment, known for films like The Lunchbox and Gangs of Wasseypur. She is a pioneer in innovative film financing, notably raising nearly $140,000 for her film Peddlers via a viral Facebook post. Her keynotes inspire audiences to follow their passion, share lessons on creative problem-solving, and detail the challenges and resilience required to succeed in the global entertainment industry.

Matthew Luhn is a veteran storyteller and former Pixar Story Artist who has worked on hit films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. He is a leading authority on the art of storytelling and its application in business. He has worked with companies like Adidas and Salesforce to help them use narrative to build their brand. A compelling keynote speaker, Luhn provides a creative and actionable guide to mastering storytelling. He speaks on the principles of narrative, creativity, and the power of a good story to connect with an audience. His talks are ideal for leaders, marketers, and teams who want to learn how to sell an idea and inspire a movement through powerful storytelling.

Zoya Akhtar is an award-winning Indian director and screenwriter who has successfully delivered hit films like Gully Boy and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality and the mindset of Indian youth. An alumna of NYU's filmmaking program, she co-founded Tiger Baby Films. Her talks inspire creativity and positivism, drawing on her experience of successfully battling sexism and breaking barriers in the male-dominated directorial space of Hindi cinema.

Subroto Bagchi is the co-founder of Mindtree (now LTIMindtree) and a bestselling author who spent eight years in public service as a Chief Advisor to the Government of Odisha. A highly decorated leader and entrepreneur, his bestsellers include Go Kiss the World and The High-Performance Entrepreneur. His core mission is to promote Institutional Capacity Building and to dedicate personal wealth to causes like cancer, mental health, and geriatric care.

Nuseir Yassin (Nas Daily) is the founder and CEO of Nas Company and Nas Studios. He is a globally influential vlogger and entrepreneur with over 60 million followers, known for his powerful, minute-long videos on storytelling and bridging cultural gaps. His companies, Nas.io and Nas Studios, focus on building innovative education and community tools for creators, guided by his mission to Bring People Together. His keynotes provide candid lessons on digital brand building and the strategic vision needed for success in the modern media landscape.

Chetan Bhagat is a bestselling novelist and social commentator, named one of TIME magazine’s “100 most influential people in the world.” He is an alumnus of IIT-Delhi and IIM-Ahmedabad. His books, which include Five Point Someone and The 3 Mistakes of My Life, have been adapted into successful Bollywood films. His keynotes share motivational insights on youth, national development, and the necessity of making change happen in the country.

Harsha Bhogle is the popular "voice of Indian cricket" and a renowned sports broadcaster with over 30 years of experience across all media formats. He holds a degree from IIM-Ahmedabad, India’s premier business school. Known for his insightful analysis and ability to connect with diverse audiences, his keynotes on The Winning Way blend the high-stakes world of cricket with actionable business principles. He helps corporate audiences understand the essentials of leadership, strategy, and teamwork through memorable sporting anecdotes.

R. Madhavan is a renowned actor and public speaker, celebrated for his versatile performances in multiple language films and his popular web series Breathe on Amazon Prime. An alumnus of the Harvard public speaking program, he is a firm proponent of innovative thinking and having a solution mindset. His keynotes use his journey in Bollywood to provide practical takeaways on how to tackle challenges through creative problem solving.

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, an organization that has raised over $850 million to fund clean water projects for more than 17.5 million people globally. His approach to non-profit work is defined by the innovative 100% Model and radical transparency. A compelling speaker, Harrison shares his personal journey of redemption and the transformative power of a clear mission, as detailed in his New York Times bestselling book, Thirst. He inspires audiences to leverage technology and storytelling to drive positive, large-scale social change and ethical business practices.