SpeakUp

Description

SpeakUp connects event organizers, journalists, podcast hosts, corporate teams, and media professionals with expert speakers. After you describe your event — format, topic, audience, language, and budget — the platform's AI scans more than 70,000 verified speaker profiles and ranks them by relevance, typically producing a curated shortlist within 24 hours.

The platform covers 13 speaking formats, including keynote, panel, session moderator, podcast guest, masterclass, expert media source, TV guest, facilitator, corporate trainer, webinar speaker, corporate presenter, and guest lecturer. Organizers message matched speakers directly in-app or on the web, with no bureau intermediary.

SpeakUp charges no commissions on bookings; its revenue comes from subscriptions, so the price negotiated with a speaker is the price paid. Posting a call for speakers and browsing all profiles is free, while subscriptions unlock priority matching, expanded outreach, and analytics. Native iOS and Android apps offer full feature parity with the web version.

SpeakUp's Core Features

• AI speaker matching against 70,000+ verified profiles

• 13 speaking formats supported

• No commissions on bookings

• Direct in-app chat with speakers

• Curated shortlist typically within 24 hours

• Free posting and browsing for organizers

• Native iOS and Android apps with web parity

• Coverage across 28+ countries

How to use SpeakUp?

1. 1

   Describe your event: Enter format, topic, audience, language, and budget.

2. 2

   Get AI matches: The AI ranks relevant speakers and builds a shortlist.

3. 3

   Message directly: Contact matched speakers in-app or on the web.

4. 4

   Confirm the booking: Negotiate and book with no commission fees.

SpeakUp's Use Cases

• Keynote booking
• Podcast guests
• Media sourcing
• Speaker self-promotion

FAQ from SpeakUp

• How does SpeakUp build my speaker shortlist?

  After you describe your event, the AI scans 70,000+ verified speaker profiles and ranks them by relevance. Most users get a curated shortlist within 24 hours and can message matches directly.

• Is SpeakUp free for event organizers?

  Yes. Posting a call for speakers and browsing all speakers is free. Subscriptions unlock priority matching, expanded outreach, and analytics, while core search and messaging stay free.

• What types of speaking opportunities can I find?

  Thirteen formats: keynote, panel, session moderator, podcast guest, masterclass, expert media source, TV guest, guest speaker, facilitator, corporate trainer, webinar speaker, corporate presenter, and guest lecturer.

• Are there any commissions or hidden fees?

  No. There are no commissions on bookings. Revenue comes from subscriptions, so the price you negotiate with the speaker is the price you pay.

• Does SpeakUp have a mobile app?

  Yes. Native iOS and Android apps are free to download and offer full feature parity with the web version.

• How is SpeakUp different from a speaker bureau?

  It is faster (hours vs weeks), commission-free (vs a 20–30% bureau cut), and offers access to far more speakers, with direct messaging instead of a bureau intermediary.