Elevating Voices, Elevating Events
We're on a mission to transform how organizations discover and connect with world-class speakers, moderators, and advisors
Our Story
Exceed Speaker Bureau was founded with a bold vision: to connect world-class expertise with organizations seeking transformative insights and inspiration. At the heart of this vision is Professor Michael Gates, an internationally recognized expert on cross-cultural communication, leadership, and global negotiation.
With over 30 years of experience helping clients communicate, lead, and negotiate successfully across cultures, Professor Gates brings unparalleled expertise to Exceed Speaker Bureau. As Managing Director of Michael Gates CrossCulture and Academic Director at Exceed Custom Learning Solutions, he has worked with global organizations to bridge cultural divides and enhance international business effectiveness.
Under his leadership, Exceed Speaker Bureau curates a network of thought leaders, professors, and industry experts who deliver impactful keynotes, masterclasses, and executive sessions globally. Our mission is to offer organizations access to the best minds of our time—professionals who can engage, challenge, and inspire change.
Professor Michael Gates
Founder & Chairman
Managing Director, Michael Gates CrossCulture • Academic Director, Exceed Custom Learning Solutions
Adjunct Professor, Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics • Associate Fellow, University of Oxford - Saïd Business School
Vice Chairman, Richard Lewis Communications • Director of Operations, English Speaking Union of Finland
Our Vision
To be the most trusted and intelligent marketplace where organizations effortlessly discover, connect with, and book the right speakers, moderators, and advisors for their unique needs.
Our Mission
Exceed Speaker Bureau empowers organizations by providing a curated, data-driven platform that matches events with the right talent—based on expertise, style, industry relevance, and audience expectations—ensuring every event leaves a lasting impact.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do
Excellence
We maintain the highest standards in vetting talent and serving our clients. Quality over quantity, always.
Innovation
We leverage cutting-edge technology to make the speaker booking process smarter, faster, and more intuitive.
Trust
Transparency in pricing, verified reviews, and secure transactions build lasting relationships with our community.
Impact
We measure success by the transformative power of the events we help create and the careers we help build.
Why Organizations Choose Exceed
We've reimagined every aspect of finding and booking talent
One Platform, All Talent
The only platform where you can find speakers, moderators, and strategic advisors all in one place. No more juggling multiple agencies or contacts.
Smart Technology
Our intelligent matching system (coming soon) understands your event's unique needs and suggests talent that will resonate with your specific audience.
End-to-End Support
From initial search to post-event feedback, our team is here to ensure your experience is seamless and your event is a success.
Our Journey
Building the future of speaker connection and event excellence
Launching a New Era
We're reimagining the entire speaker booking experience. From intelligent search to seamless bookings, every feature is designed to save time and deliver exceptional results.
Today
Launching SpeakerCircle with verified keynote speakers
Next
Adding ModeratorCircle and AdvisorCircle services
Future
Circle Academy for speaker development and certification
Join us as we build the world's most trusted platform for connecting talent and organizations.
Join Us in Transforming the Speaking Industry
Whether you're looking to book talent or share your expertise, we're here to help you succeed
Get in Touch
Have questions about our platform? Want to learn more about how we can help with your next event? We'd love to hear from you.
Email Us
support@exceedspeakerbureau.com
partnerships@exceedspeakerbureau.com
Call Us
+91 87542 24836
Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm EST