Storytelling Speakers

Lars Silberbauer is an award-winning global marketing executive and a leading expert in digital transformation and cultural relevance. He is a Marketing Academy Fellow and a former executive at LEGO, MTV (Paramount), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He is celebrated for driving explosive digital growth, famously transforming LEGO's social media presence to become the most engaging brand in the world. As a keynote speaker, he shares insights on brand transformation, digital leadership, and content strategy, providing actionable blueprints for businesses to adapt to the future of media and technology.

Amish Tripathi is a globally bestselling author of The Shiva Trilogy and the Ram Chandra Series. His books have sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 20 languages. A former finance executive and diplomat (Minister, Culture & Education at the High Commission of India in the UK) and an IIM Calcutta alumnus, he brings a unique perspective to the corporate world. His keynotes focus on history, mythology, and philosophy, translating ancient wisdom into lessons on management, creativity, and governance.

Mariana Atencio is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, former anchor for Univision/national correspondent for NBC/MSNBC, and the New York Times bestselling author of Perfectly You. Her highly viral TEDx talk is one of the top 10 most-watched on YouTube, cementing her status as a global inspirational speaker. Her keynotes provide actionable, tested frameworks for corporate clients like JP Morgan and YouTube on fostering resiliency, belonging, and authentic self-expression in the modern workplace.

Shabana Azmi is one of India's finest actresses, a five-time National Film Award winner, and a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan (2012) and Padma Shri (1988). As a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha (upper house of parliament), she is a highly visible advocate for social justice, gender equality, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Her keynotes draw on her decades of activism and art to inspire action against prejudice and injustice.

Chris Gardner is the founder and CEO of Happyness and the #1 New York Times and Washington Post bestselling author of The Pursuit of Happyness. His life story from veteran and working homelessness to Wall Street executive is globally renowned. His book inspired the iconic film and his second bestseller, Start Where You Are, provides lessons on achieving potential. As a motivational speaker, he shares his story with total candor, focusing on the Power of Choice to overcome obstacles and break cycles of poverty, illiteracy, and abandonment.

Jenna Kutcher is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and the host of a top-rated marketing podcast. Her mission is to empower women to build businesses that afford them lives they love and to redefine what success truly means. Drawing on her experience growing a seven-figure business from a single investment, she shares practical strategies for marketing, sales, and digital education. Her keynotes inspire audiences to chase bolder dreams and focus on creating a business that grants them more joy, ease, and peace.

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history and one of the world's leading experts on high performance. His #1 international bestseller, The Third Door, chronicles his quest to decode success from leaders like Bill Gates and Lady Gaga. His work has evolved to include inner success and mental wellbeing, having spent years interviewing renowned mental health pioneers. His talks provide a powerful catalyst for a new way of thinking, helping individuals discover unconventional routes to their biggest dreams and empowering them to boost mental wellbeing with scientifically-proven, scalable solutions.

Casey Neistat is a celebrated digital creator and filmmaker who pioneered the daily vlog format, boasting over 14 million subscribers. He is the co-founder of the video-sharing app Beme (acquired by CNN for $25 million) and the founder of the creative hub 368. Heralded for his motto, “Do What You Can’t,” Neistat is a leading voice on innovation and creative potential. His keynotes offer actionable, cutting-edge insights into Web3, content strategy, and how organizations can master the art of being heard in a noisy digital world.

Anurag Kashyap is a leading Indian filmmaker and actor, recipient of four Filmfare Awards, and was made a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France (2013). His body of work includes the cult epic Gangs of Wasseypur and the critically acclaimed The Lunchbox. His experience navigating censorship issues and achieving success after multiple failures provides a compelling narrative for audiences on creative persistence and innovation in storytelling.

Ashish Vidyarthi is an award-winning Indian film actor who has performed in over 200 films across 12 languages. He is the founder of Avid Miner Conversations, which creates customized interactive modules for organizations. His talks, which he fondly calls "conversations," apply his storytelling mastery to ignite positivity, creativity, and unleash the inner potential of the audience. He advises leading companies on how to transform their culture and effectively address real-life challenges.

Abhishek Bachchan is an acclaimed Indian actor and producer, the son of Amitabh Bachchan, and a four-time Filmfare Award winner. He received the National Film Award for producing the film Paa. His career is a testament to persistence, with major acting successes in films like Dhoom and Guru, and recent acclaim for his performances in the streaming series Ludo and Dasvi. His keynotes offer unique insights into the resilience and strategic choices required for sustained success in the competitive entertainment industry.

Prasoon Joshi is the CEO & CCO of McCann Worldgroup India and Chairman of McCann Asia Pacific. He is a multi-award-winning writer, poet, and creative leader in global advertising. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and multiple National Film Awards for Best Lyrics and Screenplay. His talks share a strategic and creative blueprint for organizations, focusing on content strategy, leadership, and leveraging creativity to drive both commercial success and powerful national social campaigns.

Richard Williams, or Prince Ea, is a spoken word artist and filmmaker who has garnered over two billion YouTube views for his motivational content. He is a leading voice on self-development, environmentalism, and spirituality. With a degree in Anthropology, Prince Ea founded the "Make S.M.A.R.T. Cool" movement to promote intelligence and creativity in hip-hop culture. His keynotes inspire audiences with practical wisdom on self-development, finding passion, and the vital importance of motivation and engagement in the classroom and workplace.

Boman Irani is an acclaimed film and theatre actor, famous for his roles in Bollywood blockbusters like 3 Idiots. Despite struggling with dyslexia, he began his career as a waiter, transitioning to a successful professional photographer before starting his acting career at age 44. A charismatic and charming speaker, Irani's talks are cultured, entertaining, and provocative. He draws on his life story to inspire audiences on perseverance, creative reinvention, and embracing opportunity, exuding warmth and spontaneous good humor on stage.

Vishal Bhardwaj is an award-winning Indian filmmaker, director, and music composer, known for his critically acclaimed adaptations of Shakespeare: Maqbool (Macbeth) and Omkara (Othello). He is a prolific creative leader in Bollywood, known for his melodious compositions, which earned him the Filmfare RD Burman Award. His keynotes inspire audiences to follow their passions and leverage creative problem solving to develop a strategic vision for their work and life.

Anupam Kher is a legendary actor with over 540 films and a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. He is a Padma Bhushan awardee and the founder of the acting school Actor Prepares. His career includes working with acclaimed international directors and setting a record with eight consecutive Filmfare Awards. His life story is captured in his play, Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, which has been performed over 400 times globally, providing the genesis for his highly sought-after motivational keynotes.

Shekhar Kapur is a Golden Globe-nominated director of iconic films like Elizabeth and Mr. India. He is a visionary who co-founded Liquid Comics to transform Indian myths into pop culture icons. He is a highly influential commentator on the future of cinema, arguing that AI will democratize filmmaking and disrupt the dominance of big studios. His keynotes share insights on creative persistence, the art of storytelling, and the future of digital media.

Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned mythologist and speaker who uses Indian and World mythology as a toolkit to understand business, leadership, and life. He has authored over 50 books and 1000 newspaper columns. His TV shows Business Sutra and Devlok are pathbreaking. His key philosophy for business is that successful leadership is about paying attention to the "other" and ensuring that individual and corporate beliefs are congruent to avoid disharmony and disruption.