Dubai, UAE – April 9, 2025
Today in Dubai, the official launch of SpeakUp took place at the in5 Tech Conference Hall — a revolutionary platform that redefines how speakers, event organizers, and media connect.
SpeakUp is the world’s first AI-powered app where speakers can respond to calls for conferences, podcasts, interviews, and media features — without agencies, forms, or long email threads. Just one tap, and you’re matched.
The platform was founded by:
- Elena Kareva — ex-manager talent systems at NLMK and Russian Post, who built two of the largest employee development ecosystems
- Nikita Zhuchkov — Forbes 30 Under 30, ex-Director innovation and strategy lead at MTS and Russian Post.
Key Highlights:
- One-tap speaker matching
- AI-powered discovery, filters, and smart tags
- Transparent mutual ratings
- Always 0% commission
- Global ecosystem across conferences, podcasts, media
- Ranked in the Top 85 Entertainment Companies (F6S 2025)
- Crunchbase rank: #93,869 out of 5.2M+ startups worldwide
- 91% Growth Score (+55 pts)
- 93% Heat Score (+71 pts)
- 93% Growth Prediction: future growth probable
🔓 The app is now live on App Store and Google Play, with free access until October 1st to build critical mass and maximize matching value across regions.
🗣 “We’re building the Airbnb for speakers,” says co-founder Elena Kareva. “In a world where you can book a stranger’s home in 2 clicks, why do we still need agents and forms to book a speaker for 45 minutes?”
SpeakUp is creating a new global standard for professional visibility — where every voice matters and every story is just one click away.
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