SpeakUp, the AI-driven speaker matching platform rapidly expanding from Dubai, has been named a finalist on The Final Pitch, the leading startup reality TV show in the region, broadcast on OSN and OSN+. This announcement comes just five months after the company’s inception, marking a significant milestone in its swift rise within the MENA startup ecosystem.
SpeakUp will also represent the UAE at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, a major global tech conference with over 70,000 attendees, including international investors, tech leaders, and media. The startup plans to demonstrate its mobile-first platform, utilizing AI to seamlessly connect public speakers with event organizers, podcasters, journalists, and brands in just a few clicks.
“Being chosen for The Final Pitch and presenting at Web Summit are tremendous confirmations of our vision,” stated Helen Kareva, co-founder of SpeakUp. “Our platform is more than a booking solution—it’s the backbone for meaningful dialogue and thought leadership across various sectors.”
After securing finalist spots at the Startup World Cup events in Macau, Ecuador, and Japan, SpeakUp is now recognized among the top global event-tech startups on Crunchbase, surpassing more established competitors. With increasing acclaim on both regional and international fronts, the company is positioning itself as a potential UAE-born unicorn, aiming to revolutionize global speaker-event connections.
SpeakUp is a mobile-first, AI-powered speaker matching platform that links public speakers with event organizers, media, podcasters, and brands. With no commission fees, real-time matching, and sponsorship integration, SpeakUp is transforming the global speaker economy—one click at a time.
