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Matt Bird is a dynamic serial entrepreneur renowned for his impactful communication and inspirational speaking. As the Founder and CEO of PublishU, Matt empowers over 100 aspiring authors each year, helping them write, publish, and launch their books to a global audience.
With more than 20 authored books to his name and contributions to The Times, he’s made a significant mark in the literary world.
Despite early struggles with remedial English classes and being labelled “stupid” by teachers, Matt’s twenties brought a life-changing dyslexia diagnosis. Rather than seeing it as a setback, he embraced neurodiversity as his superpower, fuelling his entrepreneurial journey.
Along the way, he experienced both failures and triumphs, including the successful launch of PublishU in 2021.
Matt is also the visionary behind NAYBA, a global non-profit operating in over a dozen countries dedicated to supporting people and communities facing vulnerability and isolation.
As a sought-after speaker, Matt has shared his insights on entrepreneurship, relational growth, neurodiversity, and community transformation with audiences in 50 countries, reaching over a million people.
Matt Bird has built multiple successful businesses and social enterprises, often revolving around relationships, community, and personal empowerment themes. Some of his notable ventures include:
– PublishU: As the Founder and CEO of this venture, Matt helps aspiring authors realise their dreams by guiding them through the process of writing, publishing, and launching their books to a global audience. PublishU has empowered over 100 people each year to bring their stories to life, and Matt’s own experience as a prolific author informs his leadership of the company.
– Relationology: This initiative focuses on building relationships that drive business growth. Matt’s belief that relationships are key to success in any field has become a central philosophy in his work. Through Relationology, he provides practical tools and insights to help professionals grow their businesses by nurturing meaningful connections.
– The Rooftop: Another of his ventures, The Rooftop, brings his entrepreneurial skills into the media world, offering platforms for people and causes to gain visibility, particularly those involved in social and community-based work.
– NAYBA: As the Founder of NAYBA, a global non-profit organisation, Matt works to support vulnerable and isolated communities. NAYBA operates in over a dozen countries, focusing on creating positive change in areas facing social, economic, or health-related challenges. Matt’s leadership in this space highlights his commitment to social good alongside his entrepreneurial ventures.
Like many entrepreneurs, Matt’s journey has included both successes and failures. He openly discusses the importance of learning from setbacks and how they can be pivotal in long-term growth. His ability to pivot and adapt has been critical to his entrepreneurial resilience and success.
Matt’s journey with dyslexia is central to his personal story. Misunderstood in school and labelled “stupid” by his teachers, Matt discovered in his twenties that he was dyslexic. He often speaks about how neurodiversity has shaped his thinking and creativity and advocates for the positive impact that neurodiverse individuals can have in business and society. He uses his own story to inspire others to embrace their differences and turn them into strengths.
Matt is a highly sought-after public speaker, having spoken in over 50 countries, including a notable Ted Talk.
Yes I Can: Overcoming self-doubt and unleashing self-belief
Do you know you are worth more than you think and can achieve more than you can imagine? Matt talks about how to silence your gremlins and unlock your personal power to achieve the very things you once thought were impossible.
Dyslexic by Design: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Are dyslexia and neurodiversity disadvantages or advantages in life and work? Matt discusses practical strategies for creating an inclusive environment where individuals, regardless of neurotype, can thrive and drive innovation and performance.
Relationology: Growth through Relationships
Do you love networking or find it a bit grubby and distasteful? Matt talks about his passion for cultivating genuine relationships that fuel a continuous stream of new opportunities and result in business growth.
Empowering Enterprise: Unleashing a culture of innovation
Do you want to encourage the brightest and the best new ideas and business solutions? Matt talks about his passion for launching and learning new ideas, rather than planning and perfecting them to the grave, and how you can unleash a culture of creativity.
Salt and Pepper: A story of ethnic diversity
Are you prejudiced, or do you treat everyone exactly as they deserve? Matt talks about building a relationship with someone quite unlike him and how that changed his world and can change yours, too.
The 100-Day Book Challenge: From idea to manuscript
Do you believe you have a book inside you, or perhaps a library? Matt talks about how he overcame being in remedial English classes at school and how we can overcome our obstacles, whatever they may be, to become a globally published author.
“Your keynote was excellent; it’s like you knew us inside out!” Global General Counsel, PwC
“He is an exceptional communicator who imparts insightful principles, practical skills and the belief that you can succeed!” Chair, The Mandate Conference
“You aren’t like the usual diversity champion, so the people we needed to hear the message listened to every word you said!” Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Federal Reserve Bank USA
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