Entrepreneurship Speakers
It’s clear that many businesses today struggle to innovate and grow because leaders lack practical startup experience. Up to 90% of new ventures fail, with around 10% collapsing within the first year – proof that entrepreneurial know-how isn’t just useful, it’s vital.
It’s worth noting that real data shows roughly 20% of small businesses fail within their first year, and nearly 50% don’t make it to five years – making early-stage insight more valuable than ever. In the UK, around 60% of startups stall within their first three years, underscoring the scale of the challenge. That means booking speakers with real entrepreneurial experience can make the difference between stagnation and sustainable growth.
Ali Parsa
Founder & CEO of Babylon Health & Recipient of the Prestigious Young Entrepreneur of the Year AwardBen Legg
Former COO of Google, CEO & Co-founder of the Portfolio Collective & Author of "Marketing from CEOS: Death or Glory in the Digital Age"Ben Towers
Co-Founder of Tahora, Government Advisor & Entrepreneur who started a business aged 13Bianca Miller-Cole
LinkedIn Top 10 Power Profile Leader, 2x Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Top 50 Future Leader List for Financial Times Heroes, Apprentice Finalist & Personal Branding ExpertCassie Kozyrkov
CEO of Kozyr, Google's First Chief Decision Scientist & Innovation Advisory Council Member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkCharlotte Pearce
Founder of the CRM Leaders' Club, Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Inkpact & Creator of the Humans of Business podcastChase Hughes
Behavioural Science Expert, Former U.S. Navy Chief & Founder of Applied Behavior ResearchClaire Brumby
Founder of Scrubbys Crisps, ICF-Accredited Leadership Coach, Best-Selling Author & Dragons' Den Pitch AlumnaDan Crompton
Award-Winning Leadership Coach & Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at ITVEddie Hearn
Chairman of Matchroom Sport & Renowned Boxing Promoter Behind Iconic Bouts like Joshua vs Klitschko & Álvarez vs SaundersA key awareness event in the business calendar is Global Entrepreneurship Week (typically held in mid‑November). These speakers are frequently booked for GEW panels, pitch events and business conferences. For example, during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, more than one in three UK adults indicated they either run a business or plan to start one within three years. Their real‑life lessons resonate with audiences keen to explore entrepreneurship in a supportive environment.
Our Entrepreneurship Speakers have walked the path firsthand – founders, investors and serial entrepreneurs who’ve built, failed and rebuilt successful ventures. Whether you’re a leadership team seeking transformation or aspiring founders needing inspiration, these speakers can spark change. Book now to bring entrepreneurial insight to your next event.
