Something Different
Preet Chandi
Fastest Woman to Complete a Solo Expedition to the South Pole
Fees
- Local: Under £10,000*
- US East: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Europe: £10,001 - £20,000*
- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Preet Chandi
Described as “a trailblazer, and the most determined, tenacious, and motivated woman,” Preet Chandi holds the record of being the fastest woman to complete a solo unsupported ski expedition to the South Pole, as well as the distinction of being the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Driven by an unending desire to push her mental and physical boundaries, Preet is any Army officer, physiotherapist, Nordic skier, ultramarathon runner, and endurance athlete with an iron will that has led to her making history and breaking barriers in the world of adventuring.
Caspar Berry
Caspar Berry is a former professional poker player. He uses strategies based on poker to inspire audiences to change the way they think about risk. Participants to learn about the nature of risk, the fallacy of risk management, the brilliance and flaws of intuition, what getting “the edge” actually means, and why fear of failure can be brilliant if you know how to use it to your advantage.
Lior Zoref
Researcher, Advisor, TED Speaker, and Author
Fees
- Local: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US East: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
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Lior Zoref
Dr. Lior Zoref is a researcher, advisor, TED speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Mindsharing – the art of crowd sourcing everything about the power of collective intelligence. His book was translated to many languages and was listed by Inc. magazine as one of the best books for entrepreneurs along with books by Richard Branson, Elon Musk, and Tony Hsieh. Dr. Zoref has been invited to speak at some of the world’s most innovative organizations, including Google, MIT Media Lab, Columbia University, The White House, Nike, Microsoft, and LinkedIn.
Daniel Hulme
Artificial Intelligence Expert & CEO of Satalia
Fees
- Local: Under £10,000*
- US East: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Europe: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Daniel Hulme
Daniel is the CEO of Satalia, a London-based company that provides Artificial Intelligence (AI) and also the Director of UCL’s Business Analytics MSc, applying AI to solve business and social problems.
Daniel is a popular public speaker specialising in the topics of Philosophy, Technology, Innovation and Organisational Design. He is a serial speaker for Google and TEDx, and is a faculty member of Singularity University.
Daniel has a Masters and Doctorate in AI from UCL, lecturing in Computer Science and Business, and is passionate about how technology can be used to govern organisations and bring positive social impact.
Frank Skinner
Comedian, Writer, TV and Radio Presenter
Fees
- Local: £55,001 - £75,000*
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- Europe: £55,001 - £75,000*
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Frank Skinner
Frank hosts Absolute Radio’s Sony Award winning Saturday morning flagship show, whose podcasts have been downloaded 6.5 million times. Frank’s television work includes The Frank Skinner Show (BBC One, ITV 1), which is widely credited as setting the tone for the modern comedic chat show and ran for nine years, attracting 11 million viewers at its peak. He has written two books, the first of which was Frank Skinner by Frank Skinner, the top selling autobiography of 2002, spending 46 weeks in The Sunday Times Bestseller List.
Linda Papadopoulos
Famous Media Psychologist & Author
Fees
- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
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- Europe: £10,001 - £20,000*
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Linda Papadopoulos
Initially known by the public for her commentary on the television phenomenon Big Brother, Dr. Linda has also provided professional psychological commentary for numerous British television and radio programs. Dr. Linda is Cosmopolitan magazine’s resident psychologist and she is the author of several books and texts on body image, gender relationships and social media. Dr Linda is a hugely impactful speaking on a wide range of topics including Leadership and Success, Empowerment of Women and all things relating to Psychology.
Amar Latif
Blind Traveler, Entrepreneur, TV Personality, and Founder of Traveleyes
Fees
- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
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- Europe: £10,001 - £20,000*
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Amar Latif
Blindness did not prevent Amar Latif from pursuing a successful corporate career, but when he struggled to find a travel company that supported his independence and love of travel and exploration, he started his own. His award-winning Traveleyes business brings blind and sighted travellers together, sharing 4experiences around the world. Amar’s passion for travelling as well as his openness, positivity and determination has also made him a popular TV presenter and guest, with appearances from River Walks to Celebrity Masterchef to The Last Leg. He considers why we see obstacles instead of opportunities, how passion will always overcome fear, and what happens when we look at the world differently.
Perry McCarthy
Perry McCarthy is quite simply unique. He is an ex Formula One driver, he is a bestselling author and he was the original secret racing driver from BBC Top Gear 'The Stig'. Perry combines his famous sense of humor and his experiences of rising to the top against the odds to entertain audiences worldwide with hilarious after dinner speeches or captivating business and motivational addresses.
Tiff Stevenson
Stand-up comedian, Actor, and Writer
Fees
- Local: Under £10,000*
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- Europe: Under £10,000*
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Tiff Stevenson
Tiff Stevenson is an award winning stand-up comedian, actress and writer. Her thought-provoking and engaging style have seen her consistently play to packed audiences worldwide from London, Sydney, Montreal, New York, Shanghai and beyond. In 2018, Tiff was asked to perform at the prestigious Oslo Freedom Forum, where she addressed important issues such as reproductive rights, feminism and the global political climate. She has taken 5 stand up shows to the Edinburgh Festival. Her 2017 Edinburgh Fringe show Bombshell received a slew of 4 and 5 star reviews, making it officially one of the top 20 best reviewed shows that year. She has just finished touring Bombshell nationwide.
Chris Addison
Chris Addison is a critically acclaimed stand up renowned for his versatility, his pacy, energetic routines and faultless delivery. Some of his previous solo Edinburgh shows have enjoyed sell out runs and were nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award. After starring in BBC Two's multi-award winning comedy 'The Thick of It', for which he received a British Comedy Award nomination for Best Newcomer, Chris made his big screen debut in Academy Award nominated 'In the Loop', an exciting, fast paced political comedy that looks at what happens when the people in power realise their careers are on the line.
Al Murray
Al is one of the most recognisable and successful comics in the UK with his alter-ego, The Pub Landlord. His latest TV series, Compete for the Meat (Dave) saw teams battle it out to win the coveted prize of a frozen chicken. His British Comedy Award Winning ITV1 series Al Murray’s Happy Hour has delighted both viewers and critics alike with his no nonsense treatment of his celebrity guests.
Phil Wang
Comedian
Fees
- Local: Under £10,000*
- US East: Under £10,000*
- US West: Under £10,000*
- Europe: Under £10,000*
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Phil Wang
Winner of the 2010 Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Award and Comedy Central's Funniest Student Award 2011, Phil Wang is rapidly making a name for himself as “a very promising up-and-comer” (The Independent) with clever lines and a trademark laid-back style. In 2011 Phil featured in the Edinburgh Festival's longest-running stand-up showcase, The Comedy Zone, and has since appeared on Fresh From The Fringe (Radio 4),** The Comedy Live Lounge** (Radio 1), Three at the Fringe (BBC 3), and featured as a stand-up guest on The Rob Brydon Show (BBC 2). In 2012 he toured the UK and America with the Cambridge Footlights as a writer and performer in their International Tour Show, Perfect Strangers.
"Phil was the highlight of my evening. From his opening joke... everyone was hooked... it’s remarkable that his individual brand of cynical and devilishly sharp humour is already so sophisticated." Parliament