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Want to book Andrew Bastawrous for your next event?
Email andrew.bastawrous@getapeptalk.com, 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.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Andrew Bastawrous directly.
What topics does Andrew Bastawrous specialise in?
Andrew Bastawrous specialises in talking about global health, social entrepreneurship, vision care and more.
What is Andrew Bastawrous's speaking style like?
Andrew inspires audiences with his passionate storytelling and insightful research, blending personal narratives with science. His engaging style challenges conventional thinking and leaves a lasting impact on participants. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Andrew Bastawrous offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Andrew Bastawrous offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
In this session, Andrew Bastawrous recounts his journey from growing up vision impaired to regaining his sight. He shares how getting this clear vision gave him a new vision and enabled him to notice the things we don’t normally see. From this, Andrew discusses his efforts in establishing an organisation and developing technology aimed at identifying and treating blindness globally, sharing real-life stories of the lives that have been transformed along the way.
In this session, Andrew Bastawrous explores the nature of problems and when their solutions become worth pursuing. He emphasises the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to embrace the unknown to do this. Andrew will also discuss aligning organisational structures with vision, mission, and values, as well as building effective teams and engaging early adopters. Attendees will learn how to navigate difficult decisions and the challenges of leadership.
In this session, Andrew Bastawrous will guide attendees on crafting memorable presentations. He will reveal techniques for impactful openings and closings, the importance of a narrative arc, and the art of storytelling. Andrew will also discuss essential dos and dont's for slide presentations, as well as how to handle unexpected situations and maintain a light-hearted approach. Participants will leave well-equipped with valuable skills to enhance their presentation effectiveness.
In his talk, Andrew Bastawrous recounts his journey from a vision-impaired child to an eye surgeon, public health doctor and researcher to becoming an accidental social entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of compassion and technology in creating impactful solutions, the value of mentorship, and the significance of taking leaps of faith. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming personal challenges, the role of mentorship, and the courage needed to pursue innovative paths in their own lives.
