Amanda Spann is America’s leading app educator and a serial entrepreneur who helps non-technical founders, organizations, and communities build scalable tech solutions and inclusive innovation ecosystems. With a focus on accessible product development, economic empowerment, and the rise of AI-enabled creation, she equips people to participate confidently in the digital economy.
As Founder of The App Accelerator and partner at Grail, Amanda has coached over 30,000 entrepreneurs across the US, Africa, and Caribbean. Her work in ecosystem design and entrepreneurship development includes collaborations with IBM, Wells Fargo, and Techstars, strengthening innovation pipelines and expanding access to opportunity. She co-founded Blerdology to support emerging Black technologists, and Tiphub, the first US accelerator dedicated to African diaspora founders. Her impact has earned recognition from Business Insider as one of the 30 Most Important Women in Tech Under 30 and features in Forbes, Wired, and TechCrunch.
With deep experience in product strategy, brand development, and emerging technologies, Amanda supports organizations navigating digital transformation, innovation culture, and equitable access to technology. She introduces practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption, from leveraging no-code and vibe-coding tools to understanding the potential of agenic AI. Her structured approach helps founders avoid the common, costly missteps of early app development and accelerates progress with clarity and confidence.
Audiences gain practical blueprints for app creation, ecosystem building, and AI-driven innovation, along with strategies for empowering talent in underserved markets.
Book Amanda to give your team the tools to turn ideas into profitable tech solutions in today's AI-driven marketplace.
How can I book Amanda Spann for my next event?
Email amanda.spann@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Amanda Spann available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Amanda Spann's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Amanda directly.
What topics does Amanda Spann specialise in?
Amanda Spann specialises in discussing app development for non-technical founders, entrepreneurship ecosystem design, product development and scaling strategies and more.
What is Amanda Spann's speaking style like?
Amanda delivers inspiring, insightful talks that energise audiences and leave a lasting impact. Her presentations are praised for their practical advice, visible results, and ability to empower and motivate diverse groups.
Does Amanda Spann offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Amanda Spann offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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