SpeakUp

What SpeakUp Does

SpeakUp is an AI-powered speaker booking platform that connects event organizers, podcasters, and media teams with verified speakers across 13 speaking formats. The platform eliminates the traditional weeks-long bureau process by using AI matching to surface curated speaker shortlists in hours, typically within 24 hours of posting a speaker call.

Who It's For

SpeakUp serves three primary audiences: event organizers booking speakers for conferences, workshops, and corporate events; journalists and podcasters seeking expert guests for interviews and content; and speakers and experts looking to build their brand and secure paid speaking opportunities. The platform's 100,000+ active users span 28 countries.

Key Features & Capabilities

• AI-Powered Matching Engine: Analyzes 70,000+ verified speaker profiles against event requirements (topic, industry, language, location, availability, budget) to rank and surface best-fit candidates
• Speaker Calls: Post structured speaking opportunity briefs once and receive applications from interested verified speakers within hours
• 13 Speaking Formats: Beyond keynote and panel, covers podcast guest, expert source for media, session moderator, masterclass instructor, TV guest expert, facilitator, corporate trainer, webinar speaker, corporate presenter, guest lecturer, and general guest speaker
• Direct Messaging: Real-time in-app and web chat with speakers — no agents, email chains, or booking delays
• Verified Profiles: Every speaker profile includes credentials, past speaking events, media samples, and reviews
• Analytics & Insights: Track speaker calls, view response rates, and optimize sourcing across formats and seasons
• Native Mobile Apps: Full-featured iOS and Android apps with feature parity to web — post calls, browse matches, message speakers, and manage bookings from mobile

Workflow & Use Cases

Organizers describe their event in 60 seconds (format, topic, audience, language, budget). SpeakUp's AI scans the entire verified speaker database and delivers a ranked shortlist within hours. Organizers message top matches directly, negotiate rates, and confirm bookings — all without bureau intermediaries. The platform typically cuts traditional bureau timelines by 70–90%, with 80% of speaker calls receiving responses within 24 hours.

What Sets It Apart

Unlike traditional speaker bureaus that charge 20–30% commissions and work from limited rosters of 100–500 speakers, SpeakUp operates on a subscription model with zero commissions on bookings — ever. The platform provides access to 70,000+ verified speakers, AI-driven matching instead of manual pitching, and direct organizer-speaker communication. SpeakUp is the first and only speaker booking platform built mobile-first, with native apps for both iOS and Android available as free downloads.