Tom Ridges is the founder and CEO of Herdify, a behavioural science platform that helps brands and charities harness the power of offline word-of-mouth to drive growth through his data-driven insights.
With 20 years of experience spanning startups to Microsoft, Tom has built expertise in network theory, data analysis, and AI applications. He founded Herdify after recognising the gap between online reviews and genuine human recommendations, turning his experience of a personal frustration into a business solving how influence actually spreads in the real world.
Tom helps organisations understand the mechanics of herd mentality and decision-making beyond digital metrics. His work reveals how people truly influence each other through offline conversations and social networks, providing practical frameworks for identifying and activating genuine advocates. By combining behavioural science with technology, Tom shows how to measure and amplify the recommendations that matter most, the ones happening away from screens and algorithms.
Audiences leave Tom's presentations with actionable strategies for building authentic word-of-mouth programmes, methods for identifying real influencers within their networks, and frameworks for understanding how decisions spread through communities rather than through marketing channels alone.
Tom brings clarity to the often misunderstood world of human influence, translating complex behavioural science into practical growth strategies for any organisation.
How can I book Tom Ridges for my next event?
Email tom.ridges@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.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Tom Ridges for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Tom Ridges's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Tom directly.
What topics does Tom Ridges specialise in?
Tom Ridges specialises in discussing behavioural science, word-of-mouth influence, data and AI in offline networks and more.
What is Tom Ridges's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Tom Ridges connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does Tom Ridges offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Tom Ridges offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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