The Leading Speakers Bureau

Co-founder of Apple Computer

A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. The Apple II eventually became one of the best selling personal computers of the 1970s and early 1980s. In February 2009 Steve Wozniak joined Fusion-io, a data storage and server company, in the USA as their chief scientist.

“Never trust a computer you can’t throw out a window”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1976, Steve Wozniak founded together with Steve Jobs Apple Computer Inc. After leaving Apple in 1987, Wozniak was involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing primarily on computer capabilities in schools and stressing hands-on learning and encouraging creativity for students. In 2001, he co-founded Wheels of Zeus to create wireless GPS technology and in 2006 he co-founded Acquicor Technology, a shell company for acquiring technology companies and developing them. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the most influential pioneers of the technology industry, Steve Wozniak takes a highly customized approach to each presentation he delivers, ensuring a topical focus for each client that is unique, conversational and an excellent tie-in with the overall event. With inventions and machines that are credited with contributing greatly to the personal computer revolution started in the 1970s, Steve delivers high content talks from his unique perspective of the modern technological panorama.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Having never written an entire speech out in advance, Steve Wozniak’s highly personalised, unforgettable presentations are memorable insights into his unique viewpoint of the computer industry.[/expand]
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Inventor of the Rubik’s Cube (The World’s Top-Selling Puzzle Game) & Professor of Architecture

Prof. Ernő Rubik is best known for the invention of mechanical puzzles including Rubik’s Cube, Rubik’s Magic, Rubik’s Magic: Master Edition, Rubik’s Snake and Rubik’s 360. He is a member of the USA Science and Engineering Festival’s Advisory Board and co-founder and managing director of A&D Studio Ltd. and co-founder of the Palace of Miracles (scientific playhouse), Budapest. Currently, he is mainly working on video game development and architectural topics and is still leading the Rubik Studios.

“What is most precious for me – the importance of creativity” Ernő Rubik

[expand title=”In detail”] Ernő Rubik graduated from the Technical University, Budapest (Műszaki Egyetem) Faculty of Architecture in 1967 and began postgraduate studies in sculpting and interior architecture. From 1971 to 1975 he worked as an architect and then became a professor at the Budapest College of Applied Arts (Iparművészeti Főiskola). In the early 1980s, he became editor of a game and puzzle journal called …És játék (“…and games”), then became self-employed in 1983, founding the Rubik Stúdió, where he designed furniture and games. In 1987 he became professor with full tenure; in 1990 he became the president of the Hungarian Engineering Academy (Magyar Mérnöki Akadémia). At the Academy, he created the International Rubik Foundation to support especially talented young engineers and industrial designers.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Ernő Rubik’s Rubik’s Cube, the world’s top-selling puzzle game which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in 2010, has been puzzling the world since the 1980’s” and his enlightening presentations are highly memorable and insightful. Teaching architecture and giving lectures gave Ernő the possibility for research, and kept him stimulated to work towards better performance and the drive for the search of new possibilities, which he provides [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Ernő Rubik is simply the creator of what is widely considered to be the world’s best-selling toy and his fascinating presentations are not to be missed.[/expand]
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Scientist & Global Environmental Leader, Lead Scientist, The Nature Conservancy

Dr. M. Sanjayan is the lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy, where he specializes in human well-being and conservation, Africa, wildlife ecology, and media outreach and public speaking on conservation issues. He is a Catto Fellow with the Aspen Institute and is a frequent guest on NBC’s Today Show and has also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman where he discussed global climate change and the future of the planet. He is a program advisor for the Clinton Global Initiative.

“M. Sanjayan’s work has received extensive media coverage”

[expand title=”In detail”] M. Sanjayan holds a doctorate from the University of California, Santa Cruz and is on the faculty of the wildlife program at the University of Montana, where his work focuses on how conservation is achieved in the poorest places on earth, the role of nature’s services in sustaining human communities, and the linkages between poverty and conservation. He has appeared in publications from Vanity Fair to National Geographic Adventure, Outside to The New York Times. He has co-hosted documentaries for the Discovery Channel (Mysteries of the Shark Coast, Expedition Alaska), BBC (Wildlife in a War-Zone), and featured in National Geographic TV (Earth Report 2009). In 2010 he hosted a four-part series on energy for Discovery Channel (Powering the Future).[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]IHaving travelled to more than 45 countries and spent most of his life working with wildlife, major environmental issues, and hosting TV shows, M. Sanjayan draws on those experiences and his own unique upbringing (Africa and Asia) to create a compelling narrative. He provides the scientific underpinning for strategic decision-making and for ensuring that new science trends and risks are assimilated in the conservancy’s work. His studies are focused around the nexus between conservation of nature and human well-being; wildlife ecology; and in environmental education. He is a sought-after speaker with recent appearances on stage at TED Global, International Women’s Forum, Aspen Environment Forum, Aspen Ideas Festival, Clinton Global Initiative and the Summit Series.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]M. Sanjayan is a natural, topical and thought-provoking speaker, delivering terrific motivational, forward looking, fun talks that are above all inspirational to young people. He is more than happy to entertain in Q&A sessions.[/expand]
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Renowned Social Media Theorist, NYU Interactive Telecommunications Professor

Prof. Clay Shirky is a best-selling author, prolific writer, educator and consultant on the social and economic effects of Internet technologies. Adjunct professor in New York University’s graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program, he believes that new technologies enabling loose ­collaboration — and taking advantage of “spare” brainpower — will change the way society works. He discusses the effect of Facebook, Twitter and other social media in the recent uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, and what it could mean for the Middle East at large.

“Shirky is one of the handful of people with justifiable claim to the digerati moniker” WIRED

[expand title=”In detail”] One of the top thinkers on Open Source, social networks, collaboration tools and collaborative filtering, Clay Shirky’s work focuses on the rising usefulness of decentralized technologies such as peer-to-peer, wireless networks, social software and open-source development. His clients have included Nokia, the Library of Congress and the BBC. He has written and been interviewed extensively about the Internet since 1996. His columns and writings have appeared in Business 2.0, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Harvard Business Review and Wired.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]One of the world’s top thinkers on human behaviour in social networks, Clay Shirky has become a consistently prescient voice on networks, social software, and technology’s effects on society. He provides insights into the interrelationships of social and technological networks and how they shape culture and each other and into Cognitive surplus, which he explains is important because it is a resource we have in our little corner of the 21st century that we didn’t have in the 20th century.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Clay Shirky is a captivating, highly informative and eloquent speaker who uses humour and clear examples to illustrate his message, showing how society and our daily lives will be improved dramatically as we learn to exploit our goodwill and free time like never before.[/expand]
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Recognized Expert in Human Engineering and Human Development

Krish Dhanam is a recognized expert in the field of human engineering and human development. He is the author of ‘The American Dream from an Indian Heart’ and contributing author to ‘Top Performance’ written by Zig Ziglar. His client list is the who’s who of global enterprise and he has received accolades from some of the most distinguished organizations including, The United States Army, Christian Dior, etc. His current assignments include functioning as Vice President of Consulting and Business Development for Ziglar True Performance and Co-founder of Krish Dhanam Training International.

“Krish beat our expectations” Mark Wyatt, Senior Vice President, U.S. Foodservice

[expand title=”In detail”] Krish Dhanam joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation in the sales department in October of 1991. Through speaking and teaching the timeless principles of its legendary founder Zig Ziglar, Krish soon embarked on a career that has seen him facilitate workshops and conduct seminars all over the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Krish’s background, experience and wisdom that comes only by climbing your way to the top, position him perfectly to teach and inspire organizations. He motivates people to have a “can do” attitude and to approach problems proactively from their own initiative. Krish delivers his message of hope, humour and balance worldwide.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Travelling the world Krish inspires and informs his audiences with a fresh perspective, a passionate style, and knowledge beyond his years.[/expand]
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World Renowned Expert on the Subject of Choice, Prominent Social Psychologist & Author of ‘The Art of Choosing’

Sheena Iyengar is a business professor at Columbia University and a leading expert on decision making who studies how people choose (and what makes us think we’re good at it). Being blind has not stopped her from expertly exploring topics such as why choice is powerful and where its power comes from, the ways in which people make choices, the relationship between how we choose and who we are, why we are so often disappointed by our choices, how much control we really have over our everyday choices, how we choose when our options are practically unlimited, whether we should ever let others choose for us, and if so, whom and why.

“Sheena Iyengar explores the cultural, social & biological forces on the complex process of decision-making in deeply personal way

[expand title=”In detail”] When she was three years old, Sheena Iyengar, the daughter of Sikh immigrants from India, was diagnosed with a rare form of retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited disease of retinal degeneration. By 6th grade, she had lost the ability to read, and by 11th grade, she had lost her sight entirely and could only perceive light. She graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in economics and a B.A. in psychology. She then earned her Ph.D. in social psychology from Stanford. Her research has been informing business and consumer-goods marketing since the 1990s.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Sheena Iyengar shares her research in an accessible and charming way that draws examples from her own life. She has taught courses at Columbia Business School to MBAs, Executive MBAs, and Executives, including at the World Economics Forum in Geneva, Switzerland and TEDxEast. Having written for CNN.com, Slate and strategy + business, and been a guest on CNN, CNBC, CBS Sunday Morning News and The Today Show, her high-voltage curiosity and penetrating insights are extremely valuable to anyone wishing to understand choices. She is particularly astute in her globally significant analysis of the striking differences between how Americans and Asians make decisions. Her insights are invaluable not only to businesses looking to improve strategy, leadership and customer relations, but to every individual trying to make positive and lasting changes to his or her life.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Sheena Iyengar is an incredibly relaxed and captivating speaker, humorous and deeply insightful, speaking to audiences from a wide range of organizations.[/expand]
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Indian International Cricketing Icon

Sachin Tendulkar is much more than his cricketing genius, the greatness of Sachin Tendulkar lies in his approach towards the game of cricket and the commitment he shows while playing for his country. In terms of his mind-boggling cricketing achievements and the mass adoration he commands all over the world, Sachin is an once-in-a-lifetime cricketer. Apart from his sublime skills, Tendulkar is blessed with a shrewd cricketing brain that helps him achieve a better understanding of the game and come up with his own set of innovations.

“Mentally very strong, Sachin Tendulkar is at his best when confronted by a challenge”

[expand title=”In detail”] Sachin Tendulkar was the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in one-day cricket, making the record in the third game of a five-match series against Australia in 2001. He reached the landmark when he scored 34 runs in his 266th match and 259th innings. He scored a world record 28 hundreds and 50 half-centuries in his 10,000 runs in his amazing 12-year career.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Impressive as his cricketing statistics are they cannot represent the true essence of his genius. Sachin Tendulkar is a true cricketing hero who draws on his experiences as a professional sportsman to demonstrate how teamwork and leadership can lead to success. His up front presentations and lust for life ensure that audiences are left truly entertained.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Sachin Tendulkar is a charismatic, humorous and highly respected speaker whose presentations are filled with a plethora of hilarious anecdotes from his impressive career as an international cricketer.[/expand]
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Deputy Chairman of the Government of India’s Planning Commission

Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is one of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s closest economic advisors. He is Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission for India, a position he has held since 2004. He spent ten years at the World Bank earlier in his career and has published numerous articles on development and global economic issues. He has been a member of the influential Washington-based financial advisory body, the Group of Thirty, since 2007. In 2010, he was a serious candidate to be the probable successor to IMF incumbent Mr. Kahn.

“Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is India’s chief policy advisor”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia graduated with a B.A. (Hons) degree from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, University of Delhi. After Oxford, he joined the World Bank, becoming the youngest “Division Chief” at age 28 in the World Bank’s bureaucracy. He returned after several years to become a lateral entrant into the Indian Administrative Service. Prior to taking up his position at the IMF, he was a Member of the Planning Commission in New Delhi as well as a Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. He had previously served as Finance Secretary at Ministry of Finance, Secretary at Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce Secretary, Special Secretary to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Finance.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia stimulates interest in and knowledge about India, and discusses and debates the most pressing issues facing India today. He discusses his role in advancing India’s recent policies of liberalization and provides expert analysis of India’s growing role in the world economy. In addition to his Planning Commission and advisory roles, Mr. Ahluwalia also attends the G-20 summits for India that have now become the primary forum for global economic leadership.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia generates tremendous excitement as a respected and expert speaker on various current global and local issues.[/expand]
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Deputy Director General, World Nuclear Association

Steve Kidd is the Deputy Director General at the World Nuclear Association, the international association for nuclear energy based in London, having worked there since 1995, (when it was the Uranium Institute). He is a member of the International Association for Energy Economics. He acts as Secretary to many WNA working groups, notably those preparing incisive reports such as the biennial treatise on the global nuclear fuel market.

Steve Kidd expertly analyses our future energy solutions”

[expand title=”In detail”] Stephen Kidd received his bachelors and masters degrees in economics from Queens’ College, University of Cambridge. After a brief period as an economics tutor at Sheffield University, he followed a career as an industrial economist with several leading UK companies that specialised in the raw materials and engineering sectors. He practiced as an independent consultant from 1990 onwards and then joined the former Uranium Institute as Senior Research Officer in 1995. He became Director of Strategy & Research when the Institute became the World Nuclear Association in 2001 and assumed his current position in 2010.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In his invaluable presentations, Steve Kidd addresses the political, commercial, environmental, logistical, as well as technological complex challenges facing us today and for our future. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and meetings around the world, particularly those targeted at non-specialists, where he expertly analyses the challenges faced by the nuclear power sector and provides a practical overview of where the industry is today, where it is heading, and how it can overcome the many obstacles in its path to get there. He organizes and teaches at training courses for nuclear professionals in developing nuclear countries on behalf of the World Nuclear University.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Steve Kidd is an extremely knowledgeable and informative speaker on all issues related to energy.[/expand]
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Leading Business & Financial Journalist

Anthony Hilton is a journalist who won the “Decade of Excellence Award” in 2007, the most prestigious award in business and financial journalism given annually by the World Press Awards; an offshoot of the Davos based World Economic Forum. He has worked for the Observer, the Daily Mail and the Sunday Express and has served in New York, where for three years he was Business Correspondent for the London Sunday Times.

“Winner of the prestigious Decade of Excellence Award”

[expand title=”In detail”] Anthony joined Fleet Street in 1968. He was City Editor of the Times, 1981 to 1983 and City Editor of the Evening Standard from 1984. In 1989 he became Managing Director of the Evening Standard, a post he held for six years before returning to the City Office as Editor in 1996. In 2003 he became Financial Editor and economics leader writer for the paper. He has worked in television and radio, has written books on understanding finance and the City, and is a frequent conference and after dinner speaker and moderator on City and media matters.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]The unparalleled pairing of Anthony’s experience of worldwide economic affairs with his incisive, but relaxed manner brings an undisputed edge to any occasion.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Anthony’s clear and informative presentations are adapted to demonstrate complex financial issues in an easy to understand and down to earth way.[/expand]
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