VaynerX is about building companies that reflect how the world actually works, not just how it used to. There’s another part of the Vayner universe that’s been steadily reshaping an industry you might not think about every day: VaynerSpeakers.
So… What Is a Speakers Bureau?
If you’ve never worked with one, here’s the quick version: a speakers bureau books keynote speakers for events.
We help event organizers find and book speakers, and we manage the full experience from the first conversation through post-event feedback.
That means:
- Helping you figure out what kind of voice or story best fits your audience
- Brainstorming speakers and providing accurate fees
- Facilitating the contracts, travel, AV needs, and schedules
- Making sure the speaker shows up prepared—and the talk actually resonates
We represent speakers directly with an impressive exclusive talent roster and can also help event planners find and book thousands of other speakers through our extensive network. In either case, our job is to make sure it’s the right fit, not just a name that checks a box.
Why We Started VaynerSpeakers
VaynerSpeakers was co-founded by Zach Nadler and Gary Vaynerchuk back in 2018.
Zach had spent nearly a decade at CAA, one of the largest talent agencies in the world, where he helped manage speaking careers for some of the most recognizable celebrities in the world. Gary, already speaking to audiences around the globe, saw firsthand how transactional and outdated the industry felt. It worked, but just barely.
Over time, Gary and Zach kept coming back to the same question: What if there were a better way to do this?
One that wasn’t about templated pitches or rinse-and-repeat deals. One that treated speaking engagements like a real brand-building moment for both the speaker and the company bringing them in.
That conversation became a business within VaynerX, trusted by the world’s top brands and event planners and it’s been growing ever since.
What We’re Building
VaynerSpeakers isn’t a traditional bureau by design. We work with people shaping what’s now and next in business, marketing, and culture — entrepreneurs, creatives, strategists, and operators who are actively doing the work.
From Olympians like Dominique Dawes to disruptive founders like Jesse Itzler and also world-class thought leaders like Will Guidara, our roster reflects the voices driving today’s most important conversations.
How We Can Help
Our team is small, but tight-knit. We’re built to be responsive, thoughtful, and collaborative. We won’t send you a giant list and walk away. We’ll ask questions. We’ll share ideas. And we’ll stay involved through the finish line.
Whether you’ve booked dozens of speakers or it’s your first time booking a speaker, we’re here to make it simpler…and better!
Bottom Line
VaynerSpeakers exists to bring great ideas to the right rooms. That could be a stadium of executives, or a startup’s all-hands. The scale matters less than the impact.
If you want to learn more, or if you’re just curious about what’s possible, check out our roster or reach out to our team. No two events are the same, and we’re here to help.
P.S. – Ever wanted to know all of the behind-the-scenes that goes into building a career in speaking and how to become one yourself? Follow @VaynerSpeakers and @ZachNadler on TikTok to ask us questions and learn more!
