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.
Elliot Kay
Co-founder of The Speaker Awards & Summit, Bestselling Author of "Speak Influencer Sell" & Expert on Impactful LeadershipJoseph Valente
Youngest Winner of The Apprentice, Founder of ImpraGas, Author of "Expelled From The Classroom To Billionaire Boardroom" & Recognised as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoureeJuan Verde
Former Advisor to the Clinton & Obama Administrations & FOunder of The Advanced Leadership FoundationLara Morgan
Founder of Pacific Direct, Three-time finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award & Founding Member of the Young Entrepreneurs OrganisationLord Simon Woolley
Principal of Homerton College at University of Cambridge & First Black Man to Be Head of an Oxbridge CollegeLydia Amoah
Founder & CEO of Backlight & The Black Pound Company & Former Workshop Leader for Channel 4Manfred Kets De Vries
Professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change at Insead, Founder of the INSEAD Global Leadership CentreMegan Smith
Former CTO of the United States, Founder of TechHire, and Current CEO of Shift7Michael Anderson
Founder of Radiant Technologies & Dynamics NAV Addons, Author of Bestselling Author of Leadership Mindet 2.0A 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.
