By Zach Nadler, CEO of VaynerSpeakers
A lot is happening right now at VaynerSpeakers, and I'm excited to share what we've been working on. Here's what's going on this week…
I just landed in Atlanta to speak at Jesse Itzler's Built to Speak event.
If you know Jesse, you know anything he creates is going to be high-energy, no-BS, and designed to push you. Built to Speak is exactly that… a multi-day intensive where people learn to speak with unshakeable confidence, master the art of presence and impact, and turn their voice into opportunity. Not just for those looking to make it a career, this is for anyone looking to get better in front of any audience.
I'm excited to be a part of the event and hear everyone’s burning questions on all things speaking. These moments, being on stage, sharing our best practices atVaynerSpeakers, and connecting with people who are serious about leveling up their speaking game, are what it's all about.
Looking forward to what comes out of this one!
We just welcomed Ariana Luterman to the VaynerSpeakers roster—a fresh voice who just broke two world records by completing 6 Iron Man Triathlons across six continents in one year! Oh, and she started from her deathbed.
Yes, you read that right…
Ariana's story is about resilience, mental toughness, and redefining what's possible when you refuse to quit. She's the kind of speaker who doesn't just inspire audiences, she challenges them to rethink their own limits. We're excited to have her on the team, and can't wait to see the impact her charisma brings to stages.
Keep an eye out for even more coming soon.
This week, our Director of Brand Marketing, Contessa Boorman, represented VaynerSpeakers at the New York Stock Exchange's Partnerships Day. She shared what we've been building with the "Voices of the Now and Next" series, and the response was incredible.
Real conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and culture-shapers who are actually building things right now. The partnership keeps evolving, so be sure to follow us on socials and check out the collab to make sure you don't miss any updates.
Check out our latest interview with John Hu, Founder & CEO of Stan.
Here's something we've been quietly working on that I'm excited about: a collaboration with Kofee launching next week. Since I can’t function without my coffee, we thought we’d inspire others through their own daily brews.
The idea: Turn your daily coffee run into a moment of inspiration. We're putting QR codes on Kofee coffee sleeves at their Brooklyn and Bronx locations. Scan it, and you'll unlock a few hidden surprises.
When: February 9 – March 2, 2026
Where: Kofee locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx
What to expect: Fresh content every week, limited-edition VaynerSpeakers stickers (while they last), and hopefully a reason to think differently about whatever you're working on that day.
We're calling it "Where Inspiration Brews," and I think it's going to be a lot of fun. If you're in NYC, stop by and let me know what you think.
More updates coming soon. - Zach
