Dubai, UAE – April 9, 2025 – SpeakUp, held the official presentation of the world's first AI-powered app designed to connect speakers with event organizers, podcasters, journalists, and media outlets, is officially launching today. The platform is set to disrupt the traditional speaker-booking process by removing the need for agencies and offering a seamless, AI-driven matching system.
SpeakUp is a first-of-its-kind app that uses advanced AI technology to help event organizers and speakers connect directly, eliminating the need for emails, calls, and third-party intermediaries. This innovative platform simplifies the booking process, making it easier, faster, and more transparent.
Key Features:
- One-Tap Matching: AI-driven connections between speakers and event organizers in seconds.
- Smart Filters: Match speakers with events based on topic, region, language, and more.
- No Agency Fees: 100% commission-free platform.
- Global Network: Connecting speakers and event organizers worldwide with seamless access to opportunities.
About SpeakUp's Founders:
- Helen Kareva – Former talent systems manager at NLMK and Russian Post, responsible for developing large-scale employee career ecosystems.
- Nikita Zhuchkov – Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, ex-director of innovation and strategy at MTS and Russian Post, focused on driving corporate transformation.
Company Performance:
- Crunchbase Rank: #84,964 out of 5.2 million startups globally. https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/speakup-765a
- Growth Score: 93 (up 22 points in the past quarter).
- Heat Score: 93 (up 92 points in the past quarter).
- F6S: Ranked #69 in the Top 85 Entertainment Companies (2025).
What Makes SpeakUp Unique? SpeakUp is designed to be the "Airbnb for speakers," offering a transparent and efficient system for finding and booking speakers for conferences, podcasts, and other speaking events. Unlike traditional systems, it removes the middleman, enabling direct connections between speakers and event organizers.
"We believe in democratizing speaker access and making it easier for organizations to find the right voices for their events," says Helen Kareva, co-founder of SpeakUp. "In a world where you can book a home in two clicks, why is booking a speaker still so complicated?"
The app is available for free until October 1, 2025, allowing speakers and event organizers to join the platform and experience the efficiency of AI-driven matchmaking.
About SpeakUp: SpeakUp is an AI-powered app designed to streamline the process of booking speakers for events. It connects speakers, podcasters, journalists, and event organizers through a smart, commission-free platform, reshaping the future of professional connections.
For more information, please visit www.speak-up.pro.