Rebecca Kelly is the founder and CEO of VenueScanner, the UK's largest venue booking platform that transforms how people discover and book event spaces. Her innovative marketplace connects event planners with over 25,000 venues, specializing in hidden gems that wouldn't typically be found through traditional channels.
Rebecca launched VenueScanner in 2016 after becoming frustrated with the inefficiencies of venue booking while working at Marks & Spencer. She took the opportunity to streamline the process and has gone onto successfully secure over £3 million in funding. Today, the platform serves major clients like Google, Reddit, and half of FTSE 250 companies.
Through Rebecca's leadership, VenueScanner helps organizations solve critical business challenges by simplifying the venue discovery process, reducing procurement costs, and providing data-driven insights for better decision-making. When the pandemic threatened the events industry, Rebecca pivoted the business model to support remote work and hybrid events, demonstrating remarkable adaptability through adversity.
Audiences who hear Rebecca speak gain practical strategies for identifying market inefficiencies, insights into building resilient business models that can weather industry disruption, and proven approaches to scaling a tech platform internationally while maintaining quality service.
Book Rebecca to learn how strategic innovation and adaptability can transform outdated industry practices into opportunities for substantial growth and market leadership.
How can I book Rebecca Kelly for my next event?
Email [email protected], 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 speaking agents for Rebecca Kelly. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Rebecca Kelly's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Rebecca directly.
What topics does Rebecca Kelly specialise in?
Rebecca Kelly specialises in discussing entrepreneurship, venue booking technology, event industry innovation and more.
What is Rebecca Kelly's speaking style like?
Rebecca delivers insightful, practical presentations with clarity and confidence. Her adaptable style engages audiences, offering strategic innovation and actionable advice to transform industry challenges into growth opportunities.
Does Rebecca Kelly offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Rebecca Kelly offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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