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RONAN FARROW: Award-Winning Journalist, NBC Investigative Reporter & Host of Undercovered
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Included in the Huffington Post list of the "Top 10 Speeches of the Year" and NPR's "Greatest Commencement Speeches Ever," Ronan Farrow is an influential voice of the millennial generation who is equally admired for his work as a journalist and activist and for his ability to help institutions connect with a new generation. A true modern humanitarian and global citizen, Farrow is heralded for "challenging people's assumptions," "empowering audiences," and for generally being a "wonderful person to connect with."
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"... All of our high-profile guests were so excited to listen to Ronan’s speech. I can really say it was the best keynote we ever had during all these years. The reason for this was a very professional Ronan Farrow, who had done great preparations in advance, had a stunning and absolutely thematically matching speech and was so polite to everyone from the very moment he entered the location. He himself enriched the evening so much..."
- 11th Reemtsma Liberty Award
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"He sure did knock it out of the park...My goal with our meeting was that every attendee leave feeling hopeful, energized and inspired, and [his] keynote truly made that impact."
-Blackbaud
"That was the best speech we’ve had at our luncheon. Everyone was enthralled, you could have heard a pin drop..."
-The Family Place
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ADAM BRAUN: Founder, Pencils of Promise; New York Times Bestselling Author of The Promise of a Pencil; Founder & CEO MissionU
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Praised as a keynote speaker by brands such as Coca-Cola and Great-West Life, Adam Braun is a dynamic mover and shaker who brings innovative creative-thinking to each of his revolutionary projects and knows how to motivate people to powerful action. Named to Business Insider's "40 Under 40" at the age of 31, Braun just launched MissionU, a groundbreaking approach to education for the 21st Century. As the Founder & CEO of Mission U, Braun partnered with groundbreaking startups including Spotify and Warby Parker, and is shaping the next generation into private and public sector leaders.
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"I was left utterly speechless, the best event we've ever had."
-COX Communications
"Compelling. Passionate. Engaging. His story is amazing in and of itself. When he tells it, the hairs on your arms all stand up and your heart skips a beat."
-American Association of Advertising Agencies
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"The feeling was unanimous, the best speaker we've ever had at an offsite."
-Kraft Brands
"A leader amongst an emerging generation of change makers who are proving that every person can be a force for positive change."
-UNICEF
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ALEX BANAYAN: World's Youngest Venture Capitalist; Forbes "30 Under 30"
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Regularly receiving standing ovations at crowds from Nike and IBM, to MTV and Harvard, Alex Banayan is an internationally renowned thought leader on millennial business trends. Named by Business Insider as one of the "Most Powerful People Under 30," Banayan's highly anticipated book, The Third Door, shares his experiences interviewing icons like Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Maya Angelou, and Steve Wozniak, and Banayan's belief that there is always a route to success-- a message he enthusiastically shares with audiences.
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"Alex Banayan is an unbelievable storyteller. He is thoughtful, engaging, and dynamic. Banayan represents the voice of entrepreneurship, the power of hustle, and the energy of unlimited potential."
-APPLE
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"Alex Banayan's keynote and Q&A was one of the best our organization has ever had. The Harvard Crimson newspaper wrote about our event the following day and it had people buzzing for months. Alex is a speaker with inspiring passion, unbelievable stories, and immensely practical lessons."
-Harvard Ventures
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LAUREN BUSH LAUREN: Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder of The FEED Foundation; CEO of FEED Projects, LLC
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Included in Crain's "40 Under 40" at just 29, Fortune's "Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs," and Forbes' "30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs," Lauren Bush Lauren is at the helm of one of the most successful and renowned for-purpose companies: FEED Projects, a celebrated brand that donates meals to those in need. Also serving as an Honorary Spokesperson for the United Nations World Food Programme, Bush Lauren has inspired and empowered audiences with her moving experiences and sharp insights at events at SXSW, The Business Civic Leadership Center, IVY Ideas Night, and more.
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"Lauren was fabulous! Charming, beautiful and eloquent--everyone was impressed."
- National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Detroit Section
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With an incredible wealth of experiences far beyond their years, these vibrant speakers leave a lasting impression with any audience. Whether offering advice and inspiration in a college commencement address, or innovative, game-changing insights at a business conference, these speakers bring energy, passion, and a fresh perspective that will have your audience thinking in a new way.
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