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Mati Staniszewski

Mati Staniszewski is the co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, an innovative AI audio startup. Under his leadership, ElevenLabs has rapidly grown, achieving significant milestones in funding and technological advancements. Staniszewski's vision and strategic direction have positioned the company as a leader in the audio AI space.

With a powerful mission to make audio content accessible to all, Mati Staniszewski has emerged as a leading voice in the intersection of AI, accessibility, and ethical tech innovation. As the co-founder of ElevenLabs, Mati has not only built a globally recognized company but cultivated a thoughtful and high-performing social media presence that reflects his values: transparency, inclusion, and human-centric AI.

Before co-founding ElevenLabs, Mati Staniszewski had a diverse career that laid the foundation for his current role as CEO. His journey in the tech industry began with various entrepreneurial ventures, where he honed his skills in innovation and leadership. Staniszewski's vision for ElevenLabs was inspired by the subpar quality of movie voiceovers in Poland, driving him to create a company that could revolutionize audio AI. Under his leadership, ElevenLabs has not only raised significant funding but also expanded its team and opened new offices globally. His commitment to combating deepfakes and enhancing the positive applications of AI technology underscores his forward-thinking approach in the rapidly evolving audio AI landscape.

Mati Staniszewski's educational background is rooted in a strong foundation in mathematics, having studied at Imperial College London. This prestigious institution is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and emphasis on research and innovation. Staniszewski's time at Imperial College London equipped him with the analytical skills and problem-solving abilities that have been instrumental in his career. His academic experience in mathematics provided a solid groundwork for his subsequent ventures in the tech industry, where precision and analytical thinking are paramount.

Mati Staniszewski co-founded ElevenLabs on January 1, 2022. As the co-founder, he has been with the company since its inception. Staniszewski has held the position of CEO from the beginning, guiding the company through its rapid growth and technological advancements. Having been with ElevenLabs for over a year, his leadership continues to drive the company's mission to revolutionize audio AI.

Kaihan Krippendorff

Kaihan Krippendorff is the founder of Outthinker, a global think-tank of chief strategy, innovation, growth, and transformation officers and executives from large public, private, and Fortune 500 companies.

A former McKinsey consultant and author of 6 books including bestsellers Outthink the Competition, Driving Innovation from Within, and Proximity, Kaihan is recognized by Thinkers50 and Global Gurus as one of the top 20 global management thinkers in strategy and innovation.

Known for rigorously researched tools and engaging programs, Kaihan is an innovation catalyst and sought-after strategic advisor for some of the world’s most recognizable companies including Aetna-CVS, JP Morgan, Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, Procter & Gamble, IBM, and Yahoo!. His work has created in excess of $3.0 billion in new annual recurring revenue.

Kaihan is host of the Outthinkers podcast, The Chief Strategy Officer Podcast, and Strategy at Scale podcast. His ideas are frequently published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and other leading media outlets. He is a Senior Fellow at Wharton Business School and teaches strategy and innovation at NYU, Florida International University and other programs across the globe. He is an advisory board member of two tech startups.

Kaihan holds a doctorate in economics and business and engineering degrees from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering, Wharton, Columbia Business School, and London Business School. With a mother from Bangladesh, father from Germany, and wife from Latin America, Kaihan is a global citizen who brings a holistic, diverse, and worldly perspective to everything he does. He is a passionate cook and lives in Miami, Florida, with his wife, three teenage kids, two cats, and a dog.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has said, "Kaihan shows that with a compelling idea anyone can change the world" and that message has made Kaihan one of the most sought-after business speakers in the world.

Cam F. Awesome

Cam F. Awesome is a dynamic keynote speaker with a captivating story of resilience, reinvention, and success, both in and out of the boxing ring. Known as "the Vegan Boxer," he has carved out a unique niche for himself, inspiring audiences across the globe with his journey from athletic champion to motivational powerhouse. His story begins with a simple mission: to become the best boxer in America. Over the years, Cam's dedication and tenacity saw him rise to national prominence, earning multiple national championships and acclaim as one of the finest amateur boxers in the U.S.

Born Lennox Allen, Jr., in Uniondale, New York, Cam's passion for boxing was ignited at a young age. However, his path was not without challenges. Facing several setbacks, including an unexpected suspension just before the 2012 Olympics, Cam chose to redefine himself. He embraced a vegan lifestyle and used the experience to pivot his focus beyond just boxing. This transformation marked the beginning of his journey as a speaker and advocate, placing an emphasis on wellness, discipline, and mental fortitude.

Cam's keynote speeches are a testament to his diverse experiences and the lessons learned throughout his distinguished career. With a blend of humor and authenticity, he addresses topics such as overcoming adversity, building resilience, and finding purpose beyond one's original goals. A firm believer in living life without limitations, Cam challenges his audiences to rethink their perceptions and expand their horizons. His ability to connect with people from all walks of life has made him a sought-after speaker at corporate events, educational institutions, and conferences.

Beyond his achievements in boxing and speaking, Cam has earned recognition for his advocacy work. Promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet, he uses his platform to discuss broader health and environmental issues. Cam's genuine commitment to healthy living and personal growth shines through in every talk, leaving a lasting impression on his audiences.

Today, Cam F. Awesome continues to share his message of empowerment and positive change. His journey is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the endless possibilities that await those who dare to reinvent themselves. Whether in the ring or on stage, Cam's engaging presence and uplifting narrative inspire others to pursue their own paths to greatness.

Anton Gunn

Anton Gunn elevates organizations through his innovative insights on leadership and workplace culture.

With a distinguished career spanning college sports, healthcare, public service, and executive leadership, Anton is highly sought-after as a strategic advisor. As a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and C-level healthcare executive, he delivers game-changing strategies that help audiences and organizations build exceptional leaders and unstoppable teams.

A trailblazer from the start, Anton made history as the first African American elected to the South Carolina Legislature from his district. He also became the youngest CEO of a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization.

His meteoric rise in healthcare leadership earned him recognition as one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare. His 25 years of service as Board Director and the current Chairman of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Commission underscores his strategic leadership and corporate governance expertise.

With his unique ability to combine academic rigor with real-world experience, global organizations like Pfizer, KPMG, Microsoft, T-Mobile, SHRM, HCA Healthcare, and Mercedes-Benz Vans turn to Anton for his motivating insights on leadership, organizational culture, and inclusion strategy.

His presentations combine magnetic stage presence with profound wisdom and unforgettable storytelling, leaving audiences both inspired and equipped with actionable solutions that drive measurable results.

As a member of the prestigious Aspen Global Leadership Network and former Harvard University Resident Fellow, Anton’s thought leadership reaches millions through his bestselling books, proprietary research, and features in major media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., TIME, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, CNN, and Good Morning America.

When he’s not transforming workplace cultures, Anton Gunn moonlights as an 80s and 90s hip-hop historian with a music and memorabilia collection that would make DJ Jazzy Jeff jealous.

Sangeet Paul Choudary

Sangeet Paul Choudary is the founder of Platformation Labs and the best-selling author of Platform Revolution and Platform Scale (250,000+ copies). He has advised the leadership of more than 3 5 of the Fortune 500 firms and has been selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Sangeet's work on platforms has been selected by Harvard Business Review as one of the top 10 ideas in strategy, alongside Michael Porter, Clayton Christensen and others, and is one of the rare articles to have been featured thrice in the HBR Top 10 Must Reads compilations.

Sangeet is a member of the WEF's Global Future Council, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at INSEAD Business School, the co-chair of the MIT Platform Strategy Summit, and the youngest ever recipient of the IIMB Distinguished Alumnus Award. Sangeet is a frequent keynote speaker at leading global forums including the G20 Summit, the World50 Summit, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum. Sangeet's board and committee appointments include the Global Innovation Council of ING Bank, the Statutory Committee of Grupo Pao De Acucar, the Board of Directors of the AFIN, backed by the World Bank and MAS Singapore, and the Advisory Committee to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Govt. of India.

Klisman Murati

In a world where geopolitical shifts, technological acceleration, and economic uncertainty collide at unprecedented speed, leaders must excel across three horizons: short-term risk resilience, mid-term strategic positioning, and long-term value creation.

A powerful voice at the intersection of geo-economic foresight, technology and leadership strategy, Murati empowers audiences to make more confident business, investing and policy decisions by replacing traditional thinking with a first-principles approach to strategy creation.

As Founder and CEO of Pareto Economics, Murati leads one of the world’s most advanced strategic intelligence firms. His proprietary framework, the Global Power Index (GPI), assesses 194 countries through six core dimensions of national power. The Index has demonstrated exceptional predictive accuracy — it forecasted the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Murati correctly called Germany’s recession in 2024. Today, the GPI is trusted by global institutions, blue-chip companies, institutional investors, and governments to forecast risks, uncover opportunities, and plan for the future with confidence.

With over 250 published articles and audiences from more than 120 countries, Murati has shaped the insights and strategies of juggernauts such as NATO, HSBC, The European Commission, Telia, Vanguard, Shell, Stena Bulk, OP Bank and JP Morgan. Murati is widely recognised for his ability to decode macro geoeconomic complexity. His method combines data, first-principles thinking, and a global outlook, helping leaders not only understand the world but actively shape it.

Murati also serves as a Visiting Professor at the Helsinki Geoeconomics Institute, where he merges academic depth with strategic application. His multidisciplinary background from University College London and others spans anthropology, political economy, energy policy, human rights, security studies, financial crime and outer space governance, giving him a rare ability to connect complex global patterns and deliver holistic, forward-thinking analysis.

As a keynote speaker, Murati is known for his clarity, originality and counterintuitive insights, making every keynote a bespoke experience for the client. He does not simply inform audiences — he transforms how they think and act.

Tal Ben-Shahar

Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., is an author and lecturer who taught the most popular course at Harvard University on "Positive Psychology," and the university's third most popular course on "The Psychology of Leadership"—with a total of more than 1,400 students.

In 2022, he designed and launched the world's first Master's Degree in Happiness Studies, and in 2025 created the world's first Ph.D. degree in the same field, both fully online, and in collaboration with Centenary University.

Ben-Shahar consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations. Topics include leadership, ethics, happiness, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness.

He is the author of eight books including the recently released Happy Habits: A Happier, Healthier Life One Minute at a Time, The Joy of Leadership: How Positive Psychology Can Maximize Your Impact (and Make You Happier) in a Challenging World, and The New York Times bestseller Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment.

Ben-Shahar is a serial entrepreneur and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of the Happiness Studies Academy (HSA), Potentialife, VIVID, Maytiv, and Happier.TV.

An avid sportsman, Ben-Shahar won the U.S. Intercollegiate and Israeli National squash championships. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard.