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TEDx & TED-Style Talk Speakers
A TEDx talk and a corporate keynote are built differently, and it shows the moment someone tries to deliver one as the other. TED-style format is tight, idea-first, and built to work without slides propping it up. A 45-minute conference keynote padded down to 18 minutes usually loses the thing that made it work in the first place.
The speakers below have genuinely delivered in that format, not just been invited to a stage that happened to say TEDx on the backdrop. If your event wants a TED-style single-idea talk, a mainstage moment built for shareability, or a speaker who already has a polished short-form talk to draw from, this is the right shortlist.
The Roster
Matching the Speaker to the Event
Innovation and growth-focused audiences. Troy Sandidge's TEDx material centers on growth strategy and digital execution, a natural fit for marketing and revenue teams wanting a single sharp idea rather than a broad talk.
Rapid-change and performance audiences. Jay Abbasi's TEDx experience pairs with his Tesla and big-tech coaching background, well suited to a mainstage moment on performance under pressure.
Resilience and personal-transformation programming. Raheel Siddiqui built the Wallbreaker Method specifically around a TEDx-style single idea on resilience, which travels well to association and wellness-focused events.
What actually makes a talk "TED-style"
One idea, developed fully, without the multiple-takeaway structure of a standard 45-minute keynote. If your programme wants that specific format rather than a traditional keynote, say so explicitly when you brief us — it changes how the talk gets built, not just how long it runs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between a TEDx talk and a regular keynote?A TEDx-style talk is built around one idea developed fully in a tight format, without the multiple-takeaway structure of a standard keynote. It requires different preparation, not just a shorter runtime.
Can these speakers also deliver a standard-length keynote?Yes. All three also deliver full-length keynotes; their TEDx experience is additional, not a replacement for a longer programme.
What do keynote speakers cost in this category?Standard market rates apply, typically $7,500 to $15,000 for emerging voices, $15,000 to $35,000 for established professionals and $35,000 or more for high-profile names.
How far in advance should we book?Ninety days or more.
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Single-idea mainstage moment, or full keynote?
Tell us the format you actually need. It changes which speaker and which version of their material fits best.