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Social Recruitment Entrepreneur

Lucian is the energetic face behind BraveNewTalent.com, the social recruiting platform that builds social media communities for employers. He has been honoured as Europe’s youngest Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. Lucian used the BraveNewTalent platform to head up the global social media outreach for One Young World – An initiative to give young people a place to engage and have their voices heard about their future. BraveNewTalent successfully engaged over 100,000 young people from more than 140 countries without any advertising budget.

“Lucian is passionate about all things Social Media”

[expand title=”In detail”] Aside from BraveNewTalent, Lucian is passionate about social media, youth leadership and entrepreneurship. He has a long association to India and is a youth advisor for Next Generation India on the Board of the UK India Business Council. In his spare time he runs Take Heart India, a no overheads charity that provides blind students in rural India with the IT skills that guarantee them a job for life. His other philanthropic initiatives include the social giving Facebook application Given.org.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Lucian offers current insights into how the internet, social networks, and social media are being used in our society and the phenomenal change that young people are having on the way we work, live and communicate.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Lucian is a charismatic individual and his presentations are entertaining, inspirational and highly enjoyable.[/expand]
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Greatest Indian Spinner of All Time and speaker

Anil Kumble is without doubt India’s greatest bowler of all time – not only in terms of wickets, but also by being a member of the winning team on more occasions than any other bowler in the history of Indian cricket. Be it Test matches or ODIs, Anil has always been a match-winner. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, by the Government of India in 2005.

“One of the most recognized cricketing personalities”

[expand title=”In detail”] Anil made his debut in England in 1990, raising hopes of resurgence in the art of leg-spin. But it was not until his recall against South Africa sixteen months later that he proved his abilities on the international stage. Since then he went from strength to strength. Kumble was appointed the captain of the Indian Test cricket team in 2007.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]By combining his close understanding of motivation and self-development with his personal experiences he consistently inspires, motivates and entertains audiences. Anil understands the dynamics of becoming a champion – how to dream a dream, set goals and take the necessary steps to fulfilling ones potential.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Highly entertaining Anil’s tailored presentations are filled with anecdotes from his career. He is also part of our Top Indian keynote speakers. [/expand]
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Award-winning Actress, Humanitarian, Film Producer & Former Fashion Model

Sharon Stone is an American Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress, producer and former fashion model. She came to international attention for her performance in the 1992 Hollywood blockbuster film Basic Instinct, and in 1996 she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Casino, and received an Oscar-nomination and won a Golden Globe for that same role.

“Sharon Stone is a much-in-demand star”

[expand title=”In detail”] When a pageant judge suggested she quit school and move to New York to become a fashion model, she quickly packed her bags and moved to New Jersey. Within four days, she was signed by Ford Modeling Agency in New York. After signing with Ford, she spent a few years modeling and appeared in TV commercials for such companies as Clairol and Maybelline. In 1990, her appearance in Total Recall with Arnold Schwarzenegger gave her career a jolt. She has appeared in films that also include Sliver, Casino, Sphere and The Muse. She also owns her own production company, Chaos.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]An internationally recognised celebrity, Sharon Stone is a highly motivational and passionate speaker who has gained an enviable reputation for off-screen glamour and opinionated wit. She engages audiences from around the globe with her highly entertaining presentations and anecdotes.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Sharon Stone always displays a dynamic presence. She is a master at captivating an audience and has a powerful message, delivered with panache.[/expand]
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President of the Strategic Foresight Group

Sundeep Waslekar is President of Strategic Foresight Group, a think tank based in India, engaged in anticipating and influencing global future. Under its auspices, he has advised governments in three different regions of the world. His strategic insights have been sought by the international media ranging from International Herald Tribune to Financial Times and BBC World Television to CNN, besides a large number of newspapers in Asia

“Mr Waslekar is one of the world’s leading experts on managing globalisation”

[expand title=”In detail”] His initiatives engaging former and serving Heads of Government and cabinet ministers, have attracted the cooperation of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in the European Parliament and the League of Arab States. He has chaired sessions on the relations between Western and Islamic countries at the summits of the World Economic Forum, involving high government representatives from the United States and the countries in the Middle East. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Sundeep Waslekar has a reputation for conceptualising initiatives for positive change and offers audiences an in depth look at the opportunities and threats facing businesses worldwide in the next decade. He also has unique insights from his direct negotiations with terrorists on the one hand and Heads of Government on the other.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Offering tailored keynote speeches and customised workshops, Mr Waslekar is a versatile and highly sought after speaker. His presentations are well prepared and always well received.[/expand]
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Founder of Mira, Co-Founder of Square & Third Degree

James McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a new mobile payment platform. A revolutionary service that enables anyone to accept credit cards anywhere. His other company Mira, started out as a software company. Eventually, Mira was refocused as a digital publishing company, providing services and conferences. Currently, the company provides online submission management, peer review, conference planning services and traditional print and electronic publishing services for more than 100 organisations from numerous disciplines.

“Jim McKelvey has altered the way money changes hands”

[expand title=”In detail”] James serves as his own patron of the arts, using proceeds from his successful commercial enterprises to fund his passion – glassblowing. For 20 years, he has worked to capture the magic of glass in his art. As Chairman of the world’s largest gathering of glass artists in 2006, he strove to surprise and challenge other artists with his innovative glass faucets.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Combining energy with his practical experience working with executives and various companies, James provides audience member with real world solutions to real business problems.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]James’ high-energy style and power-packed presentations have built his reputation as a speaker who really delivers.[/expand]
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Director of the James Martin 21st Century School at the University of Oxford

Prof. Ian Goldin was Vice President of the World Bank (2003-2006) and prior to that the Bank’s Director of Development Policy (2001-2003). He served on the Bank’s senior management team, and was directly responsible for its relationship with the UK and all other European, North American and developed countries. He led the Bank’s collaboration with the United Nations and other partners. As Director of Development Policy, Goldin played a pivotal role in the research and strategy agenda of the Bank.

“From 1996 to 2001 he was Chief Executive and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Southern Africa and served as an adviser to President Nelson Mandela.”

[expand title=”In detail”] He succeeded in transforming the Bank to become the leading agent of development in the 14 countries of Southern Africa. During this period, Goldin served on several Government committees and Boards, and was Finance Director for South Africa’s Olympic Bid. Previously, Goldin was Principal Economist at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in London, and Program Director at the OECD Development Centre in Paris, where he directed the Programs on Trade, Environment and Sustainable Development.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Prof. Ian Goldin is an outstanding speaker on global future trends in technology, science, climate change, demography and other factors that will have an impact on corporations and government. Goldin has received wide recognition for his contributions to development and research, including having been knighted by the French Government and nominated Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]In Ian Goldin’s highly respected presentations he gives fascinating insights into a variety of global issues.[/expand]
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Professor at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at UCLA

Dr. Rajit Gadh is a Professor at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at UCLA, and he is Founder and Director of the Wireless Internet for Mobile Enterprise Consortium of which major companies including Computer Associates, EDS, Ericsson, HP, Intel, Northrop Grumman and Siemens, are supporting members.
He works in the areas of RFID-middleware, RFID-sensor interface definitions, and, wireless internet technologies for enterprise applications.

“I believe that Wi-Fi and ‘next generation’ technologies will help us bridge the digital divide.”

[expand title=”In detail”] The holder of a Doctorate degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a Masters from Cornell University and a Bachelors degree from IIT Kanpur he has also taught as a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley. His industrial background started prior to his academic career, when he worked as an engineer and a technology lead for two software startup companies over a period of 4 years (Formtek Inc. and Carnegie Group Inc.). He has won several awards from NSF (CAREER award, Research Initiation Award, NSF-Lucent Industry Ecology Award, GOAL-I award), SAE (Ralph Teetor award), IEEE (second best paper, WTS), etc., and other accolades in his career.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Drawing on his expertise and experience Dr Rajit Gadh offers his audiences insights into developing thought leadership in this newly emerging and rapidly changing world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]An inspirational and truly professional speaker Dr Rajit Gadh is in great demand as a keynote speaker at various conferences around the world.[/expand]
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Chairman of the IPCC and Director-General of TERI (Tata Energy Research Institute) speaker

Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri is an economist and environmental scientist of immense repute who has served as the chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 2002. Pachauri is also the director general of the The Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi, an institution devoted to researching and promoting sustainable development. In 2007, he received the shared Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the IPCC (together with Al Gore).

Few speakers are as well-suited to tackling the challenges and potential risks posed by global climate change than Dr. Pachauri”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Pachauri has been a Visiting Professor, Resource Economics at the College of Mineral and Energy Resources, West Virginia University; Senior Visiting Fellow, Resource Systems Institute and Visiting Research Fellow with The World Bank, Washington DC. He also joined the North Carolina State University where he obtained an MS in Industrial Engineering and a PhD in Industrial Engineering and as well as in Economics. He was appointed as the Member, Board of Directors of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Environment Agency, Government of Japan, and as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Rajendra Pachauri addresses world and industry leaders on the impact of climate change on urban development in the 21st Century, environmental issues and the problem of global warming. He is renowned for his work in the areas of energy, environment, forestry, biotechnology, and the conservation of natural resources to government departments, institutions and corporate organizations worldwide. He has also authored 21 books and several papers and articles.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Rajendra K. Pachauri’s presentations provide invaluable wisdom gained from his extensive knowledge and expertise. He is also part of our Top Indian keynote speakers.[/expand]
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Authority on Executive Development

Professor Prabhu Guptara is one of the leading experts on executive development, being the Head of Wolfsberg Executive Development Centre. He is visiting professor at the most prestigious universities, such as Harvard, the University of Fribourg, Switzerland and business schools around the world and is Chairman of the Career Innovation Group. He writes frequently for the Financial Times, The Guardian, and The Times.

“Prof. Guptara is challenging in his ability to observe the world in a global context”

[expand title=”In detail”] Professor Guptara is founder and chairman of the management consultancy Advance. He is Freeman of the City of London and of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, fellow of the Institute of Directors, of the Institute of Personnel and Development, of the Royal Commonwealth Society, as well as of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts Commerce and Manufacturers.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Professor Guptara is a widely recognised authority on leadership, long range trends and comparative and cross-cultural ethics. He specializes in exploring the relationship and effects which technology has on societies around the world and is responsible for the Wolfsberg Think Tanks dealing with a wide variety of market and global issues.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A charismatic speaker Professor Guptara delivers valuable insights into executive development, providing astute analyses and predictions about the future of work and other global concerns.[/expand]
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Leading Speaker on Business Creativity & Idea Generation, Entrepreneur & Author of ‘The Idea Book’

Fredrik Härén is a Swedish entrepreneur, publisher and author who has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in the field of creativity. Now living in Singapore, he is the founder of creativity company interesting.org. He was awarded “Speaker of the Year” in Sweden in 2007, and was selected as one of “Sweden’s 100 most inspiring people” by the magazine Leva in 2008. In 2009 he was selected one of “Sweden’s most sought after business speakers”. Great speakers change people’s lives and this is exactly what Fredrik Härén does.

“Renowned writer and speaker on business creativity”

[expand title=”In detail”] One of the most talked-about names in the field of creativity, Fredrik Härén was born and raised in Sweden and following a period of time living and working in Beijing is currently based in Singapore. He has worked in virtually all industries with hundreds of different companies from IBM to China Mobile, from Volvo to the Swedish National Bank.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]After more than 1000 speeches to people in more than 30 countries on creativity and innovation for more than 1 million people, Fredrik Härén knows how to adapt his insightful speeches for different audiences. He focuses on creativity, idea generation and entrepreneurship, providing truly valuable assets to the young and the old in every sphere of life and an eye-opening and provocative look into the world of innovation and creativity.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Fredrik Härén is a powerful speaker who makes you realize your inner creative capabilities and how to get more out of yourself. He challenges his audiences to fundamentally rethink their assumptions on creativity and innovation – a true sage of the imagination! He punctuates his messages with a number of amusing examples to help the audience understand the value of thinking in new ways, yet appreciate just how difficult this is to accomplish.[/expand]
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