Ted Speakers
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) speakers are individuals who have been invited to share their expertise, experiences, and innovative ideas at TED conferences and related events.
These speakers come from diverse fields, including science, technology, art, business, and more. TED talks are known for their engaging and thought-provoking nature, as speakers are given a platform to present their ideas in a concise and compelling manner, often in under 18 minutes. These talks are widely available online and have inspired and educated millions of people around the world.
TED speakers are selected for their ability to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change through their unique insights and perspectives.
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Lolita Taub champions community-driven innovation, empowering underestimated founders and funders with proven strategies for early-stage growth, inclusive investing and lasting social impact.
- Latino Innovation
- (5 reviews)
Writer and storyteller who turns complex ideas into memorable narratives, inspiring audiences to think deeply, act boldly, and see long-term consequences differently.
- Popular Thinker
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Chaunté Lowe is a four time Olympian, American record holding high jumper, and resilience speaker inspiring audiences with her extraordinary journey of perseverance, mental toughness, and triumph over adversity.
- Olympic Champion
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He helps leaders leverage innovation to solve global challenges and scale impact.
- Business Innovation
Award-winning actress and producer America Ferrera inspires audiences with stories on representation, leadership and cultural identity drawn from her Emmy-winning career and groundbreaking work in film and television.
- Celebrity Actress
- Promoted
Meredith Breitstein: six-time award-winning motivational speaker, TV host, and leadership trainer inspiring audiences to embrace change, overcome adversity, and SHINE.
- Motivational Speaker
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Renowned ocean explorer and keynote speaker, inspires global audiences with endurance feats, leadership lessons, and urgent ocean conservation advocacy.
- Ocean Sustainability
David equips leaders with research‑driven tools and the 8‑Pillar Trust Edge framework to build high‑performing organizations.
- Business Strategy
Robyn O’Brien is a global food industry expert and corporate transformation strategist helping businesses navigate consumer health, sustainability demands, and the economic realities shaping today’s food system.
- Food Expert
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Shane Feldman helps organizations strengthen leadership, boost team engagement, and build connected, high-performing cultures in an increasingly digital and dispersed world.
- Leadership Speaker
AI research leader Yejin Choi advances common sense reasoning, ethical intelligence, and efficient AI systems, shaping the future of human-centered artificial intelligence.
- Director of AI Research, NVIDIA
- (10 reviews)
Digital innovation strategist who demystifies emerging tech, AI and transformation into practical roadmaps that accelerate growth and capability at scale.
- Digital Innovation
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Scott McKain, Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author, teaches organizations how to stand out with distinction and customer loyalty.
- Customer Service
Keynote speaker and technology strategist Amy Vetter helps organizations integrate accounting innovation, digital transformation, and mindful leadership to drive sustainable performance and holistic success.
- Digital Transformation
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Trust and body-language keynote speaker Pamela Barnum teaches organizations how to decode deception, build credibility and communicate confidently using insights from her undercover law-enforcement career.
- The Trust Agent
Brand experience innovator and Johnny Cupcakes founder Johnny Earle teaches organizations how to spark cult-like customer loyalty through creativity, storytelling and unforgettable brand moments.
- Branding Marketing Guru
Brings space exploration to life with inspiring leadership lessons.
- Inspired Leadership
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Globally recognized innovation leader and former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, helping organizations unlock bold ideas through practical, repeatable creative tools.
- Innovative Creativity
Johnny Quinn is one of only three athletes to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, now inspiring audiences with resilience, mindset, and performance.
- Motivational Speaker
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Salim Ismail explores the challenge of disruptive innovation within organizations and society.
- Future Strategist
Digital futurist and keynote speaker Scott Amyx helps leaders harness exponential technologies, smart cities, and innovation strategy to build resilient, future-ready organizations.
- Digital Futurist