SpeakUp Introduces AI-Driven App to Transform Speaker Booking

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apr 13, 2025 – While booking accommodations or transportation happens instantly, securing the right speaker for an event remains a slow, outdated process. SpeakUp aims to revolutionize this. Launched today in Dubai, SpeakUp is the first mobile app to use AI to directly connect speakers, podcasters, journalists, and event organizers – eliminating the need for agencies, emails, or commissions.

Users can quickly discover and book ideal speakers using intelligent filters powered by advanced machine learning, all with a single tap.

“We are creating the Airbnb for speakers, but with added intelligence,” stated Helen Kareva, SpeakUp’s founder. “Our goal is to make speaker access universally accessible by removing typical obstacles.”

Key Features:

One-Tap AI Matching: Quickly find the perfect speakers or events.
Smart Filters: Refine searches by location, sector, language, subject, and more.
Zero Commission: Completely free of agency fees or intermediaries.
Global Marketplace: Thousands of users across MENA, the U.S., India, Singapore, and Europe.

Traction:

Crunchbase Rank: Ranked #64,113 among over 5.2 million startups globally.
Growth Score: 93 (increased by 22 points last quarter).
Heat Score: 93 (increased by 92 points last quarter).
Top 85 by F6S: Recognized as one of the top 85 most promising Entertainment Startups worldwide in 2025.

Meet the Founders:

Helen Kareva: Previously led Talent Development Systems at Russian Post and NLMK, where she developed two of Russia’s largest internal career development platforms.
Nikita Zhuchkov: A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (2022), formerly Director of Innovation at MTS & Russian Post, and led national digital transformation and AI strategy projects.

SpeakUp Is Designed For: