Michelle Kennedy

Michelle Kennedy is the CEO and founder of Peanut, a pioneering social network established to support women throughout every stage of motherhood. A former lawyer at Mishcon de Reya, Michelle transitioned into the technology sector by joining the legal department at Badoo. Her strategic influence saw her rise to the position of Deputy CEO as the platform became a global market leader with revenues reaching USD$100 million. Her expertise in digital matching was further solidified as an inaugural board director for Bumble, where she collaborated on growth strategies alongside founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. Following her notable success in the dating app industry, Michelle channelled her professional experience and personal transition into parenthood to build Peanut. The platform focuses on the positive potential of social media, facilitating genuine connections and community for mothers navigating various parenting milestones. Beyond her entrepreneurial achievements, she is a vocal advocate for corporate social responsibility and the ethical duty of care that modern technology companies must uphold for their users. As a respected voice in the European startup ecosystem, Michelle provides authoritative perspectives on scaling high-growth businesses and the evolution of digital social spaces. Her presentations offer a compelling look at the intersection of technology and social impact, making her a highly sought-after speaker for audiences interested in leadership, innovation, and the future of community building. On stage, Michelle Kennedy is best known for talks on Technology, Entrepreneurship, Social Responsibility, Motherhood and Digital Dating. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Entrepreneurship, Health & Wellbeing and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Michelle Kennedy is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Michelle Kennedy travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Michelle Kennedy would approach your audience.