Entrepreneurship Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
Founders make compelling speakers because they've risked everything on an idea. The entrepreneurs below built brands from a kitchen table, a garage or a hockey rink — and share the decisions, failures and habits behind the growth.
Spoken Artists books entrepreneur keynote speakers for small business conferences, franchise events, sales kickoffs and leadership retreats across Canada and the United States.
A founder story with numbers and decisions, not just luck
Lessons that transfer to employees, not only founders
Candour about failure
Relevance to your audience's stage of growth
Brian Scudamore
Bestselling Author. Founder & CEO: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Dragon, CBC's Dragons Den
Sean Riley
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Dude, DUDE Wipes | Brand Builder | Innovator
Avery Swartz
Tech Educator, Bestselling Author & Founder of Camp Tech
Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls & Nick Saltarelli
Co-Founders | Rule Breakers | Brand Builders
Taylor Lindsay-Noel
Founder & CEO of Cup of Té
Jake Karls
Forbes 30 under 30. Cofounder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares
Zechariah Thomas
Founder & CEO, Swift Hockey | Building Access and Opportunity Through Sport
How much does an entrepreneurship keynote speaker cost in Canada and the US?+
Fees depend on the speaker, date, format (in person or virtual) and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist entrepreneurship speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian entrepreneurship keynote speakers?+
Canadian entrepreneurship keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Brian Scudamore, Avery Swartz, Taylor Lindsay-Noel, Jake Karls, Zechariah Thomas. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American entrepreneurship keynote speakers?+
US-based entrepreneurship keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Sean Riley. All are available for events across the United States and Canada.
Do your speakers travel to the United States?+
Yes. Spoken Artists speakers regularly keynote across Canada and the United States, in person or virtually. Quotes are available in CAD or USD.
How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker?+
Three to six months is ideal; six to nine months for peak dates like January sales kickoffs and fall conference season. Short-notice bookings are often still possible — ask.
Can I meet the speaker before I book?+
Yes. Every speaker on the Spoken Artists roster offers a free introductory Zoom call so you can test chemistry and tailor the keynote before committing.