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Adam Cheyer
Distinguished AI pioneer and co-founder of Siri and Viv Labs
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Business & Leadership · Entrepreneurship
Business & Leadership Speakers for Entrepreneurship
Leadership speakers for Entrepreneurship events need to combine hands-on operating experience with a point of view your audience hasn't already heard a dozen times. The shortlist below is weighted toward speakers with verifiable senior roles in Entrepreneurship or directly comparable sectors — not generic management theorists.
Entrepreneurship leadership audiences are sceptical of recycled frameworks. Look for speakers who can tell honest stories about what didn't work, not just polished case studies of success.
41 business & leadership speakers for Entrepreneurship
MarqueeAmy Webb
Strategic futurist and specialist in technological disruption
TechnologyAIDisruptionUKView profile
MarqueeAnthony Scaramucci
Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital and Global Political Commentator
FinancePoliticsLeadershipUSAView profile
MarqueeChris Barton
Visionary Entrepreneur and Founder of Shazam
Emerging MarketsBranding & MarketingInnovationUKView profile
MarqueeDeborah Meaden
Acclaimed Investor, Entrepreneurial Icon and Sustainability Champion
Business CompetitivenessStrategyUKView profile
MarqueeJo Malone
Visionary founder and global authority on luxury fragrance and retail innovation
EntrepreneurshipFragrance And LifestyleBusiness SuccessUAEView profile
MarqueeKarren Brady
Business Leader, West Ham United Vice-Chairman and Peer of the Realm
ResilienceChange ManagementStrategyUKView profile
MarqueeMartha Lane Fox
Business Leader, Digital Pioneer and President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Digital Business & StrategyEsg & Social ResponsibilityStrategyUKView profile
MarqueeRt Hon Sir Nick Clegg
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Tech Executive
InnovationPolitics & GeopoliticsLeadershipUKView profile
MarqueeSara Davies
Business mogul and Dragons’ Den investor with a focus on retail and scaling
Customer Service & ExperienceRetailUKView profile
HeadlineDame Anya Hindmarch
Visionary Fashion Designer and Global Retail Pioneer
Branding & MarketingInnovationRetailUKView profile
HeadlineDave Fishwick
The Visionary Entrepreneur Behind Burnley Savings and Loans
Financial ServicesCustomer Service & ExperienceRetailUKView profile
HeadlineDhiraj Mukherjee
Visionary Shazam Co-founder and Specialist Investor in Emerging Technology
AINext GenerationInnovationUKView profile
HeadlineDuncan Bannatyne
Visionary Business Leader and Celebrated Television Investor
Business TurnaroundEsg & Social ResponsibilityUKView profile
HeadlineHolly Tucker
Visionary Founder of notonthehighstreet and UK Creative Small Business Ambassador
EntrepreneurshipCreative Small BusinessesDigital RetailUKView profile
HeadlineJames Caan
Distinguished Private Equity Investor and Entrepreneurial Turnaround Specialist
Business TurnaroundHr & PeopleUKView profile
HeadlineJamie Laing
Dynamic Entrepreneur, Broadcaster and Luxury Retail Visionary
Branding & MarketingCommunicationMental HealthUKView profile
HeadlineJason Bates
Visionary Fintech Founder and Digital Strategy Consultant
Digital TransformationFintech InnovationConsumer BehaviourUKView profile
HeadlineKevin Gaskell
Pioneering Leadership Expert and Specialist in Corporate Turnaround
Business TurnaroundLeadershipUKView profile
HeadlineMatt Clifford
Distinguished Authority on Global AI Strategy and Technology Investment
AIRegulationStrategyUKView profile
HeadlinePiers Linney
Visionary Technology Investor, Former Dragon and AI Strategist
InnovationBusiness CompetitivenessLeadershipUKView profile
HeadlineSharmadean Reid
Visionary Entrepreneur and Founder of The Stack World
Women EmpowermentEntrepreneurshipGender InequalityUKView profile
HeadlineThomasina Miers
Visionary Chef, Wahaca Co-Founder and Sustainable Business Leader
SustainabilityLeadershipInnovationUKView profile
EstablishedAjay Chowdhury
Visionary Technology Entrepreneur and Expert in Generative AI
Disruptive StartupsGenerative AiTechnology And CreativityUKView profile
EstablishedAlex Depledge
Visionary Technology Entrepreneur and Residential Architecture Pioneer
Branding & MarketingDiversity & InclusionDigital Business & StrategyUKView profile
EstablishedBianca Miller-Cole
Pioneering Entrepreneur, Retail Expert and Authority on Personal Branding
Branding & MarketingRetailUKView profile
EstablishedCassandra Stavrou
Visionary Entrepreneur and Founder of PROPER Snacks
Health & WellbeingEntrepreneurshipFood IndustryUKView profile
EstablishedEmma Sinclair
Visionary Technology Entrepreneur and Global Business Mentor
Esg & Social ResponsibilityStrategyUKView profile
EstablishedIsabel (Izzy) and Ailbhe Keane
Visionary Founders of the Award-Winning Design Brand Izzy’s Wheels
Branding & MarketingDiversity & InclusionIrelandView profile
EstablishedLevi Roots
Distinguished culinary entrepreneur and MOBO-nominated musical artist
EntrepreneurshipMotivationFood And CookingUKView profile
EstablishedMilimo Banji
Pioneering Founder and Specialist in Gen Z Workforce Engagement
Branding & MarketingHr & PeopleLeadershipUKView profile
EstablishedPatrick Grant
Distinguished Designer, Sustainable Fashion Pioneer and Entrepreneur
InnovationUKView profile
EstablishedPetra Velzeboer
Specialist in Corporate Culture, Resilience and Psychological Wellbeing
WellbeingCultureMental HealthUKView profile
EstablishedWilfred Emmanuel-Jones
Visionary Entrepreneur and Founder of The Black Farmer Brand
ReputationBranding & MarketingCustomer Service & ExperienceUKView profile
RisingMichelle Kennedy
Visionary Founder of Peanut and Leading Tech Executive
TechnologyEntrepreneurshipSocial ResponsibilityUKView profile
RisingRachel Bridge
Former Sunday Times Enterprise Editor and Expert on Entrepreneurial Success
EntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyCareer DevelopmentUKView profile
RisingDaniel Bobroff
Visionary Leader in Retail Technology and Digital Innovation
Digital Business & StrategyCustomer Service & ExperienceRetailUKView profile
RisingEd Gillespie
Sustainability Strategist, Futurist, and Environmental Entrepreneur
SustainabilityCommunicationsEntrepreneurshipUKView profile
RisingFraser Doherty
Visionary Founder of SuperJam and Co-Founder of Global Craft Beer Giant Beer52
Esg & Social ResponsibilityStrategyUKView profile
RisingKate Russell
Lead Digital Strategist and Renowned Technology Broadcaster
Digital Business & StrategyUKView profile
On requestManon Dave
Visionary Technologist and Award-Winning Creative Strategist
AIInnovationFranceView profile
FAQ
Booking a business & leadership speaker for Entrepreneurship
- How much does a leadership keynote speaker for Entrepreneurship cost?
- £5k–£15k for senior executives speaking on their experience, £15k–£40k for well-known business authors, £50k+ for current or recent CEOs of major Entrepreneurship firms.
- Should we book a former Entrepreneurship CEO or a broader leadership voice?
- Sector-specific names land instantly with the room. Broader voices (military, sport, adjacent industries) can reframe the conversation in useful ways. Mix the two across a programme.
- Can the speaker join a leadership dinner or Q&A the night before?
- Often yes, sometimes at an additional fee. It's a good way to get more value from a senior booking and to warm the room ahead of the keynote.
- How early should we book a high-profile leadership speaker?
- Nine to eighteen months for top-tier names. Six months is workable for most of the shortlist.
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