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Diana Kander

Transform innovation cultures with Diana Kander, speaker and bestselling author. Diana works with executive teams to develop curiosity-driven problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking, delivering proven frameworks taught in 100+ universities and adopted by major corporations.

Trusted by All In Startup, The Curiosity Muscle, New York Times

Diana Kander, Speaker | Innovation Expert & Author
Diana Kander

Diana Kander

St. Louis, United States

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$26k–50k

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Diana Kander's biography

At a glance

  • New York Times bestselling author of All In Startup, The Curiosity Muscle, and Go Big Or Go Home
  • Speaker and consultant on innovation, curiosity, and growth for major corporations
  • Serial entrepreneur who came to the US as a refugee from Ukraine at 8 years old
Diana Kander is an innovation consultant and New York Times bestselling author who transforms how organizations approach curiosity and innovation through her unique journey from Ukrainian refugee to successful serial entrepreneur. Diana has consulted on multi-billion dollar products, coached executive committees on innovation practices, and implemented culture transformations across industries. Her books, including All In Startup and The Curiosity Muscle, are taught in over 100 universities and adopted by major corporations seeking entrepreneurial thinking. Diana helps organizations identify and overcome innovation barriers by establishing curiosity-driven cultures. She provides frameworks that enable teams to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and develop solutions that meet evolving customer needs. Her methodology prevents companies from losing market relevance while creating sustainable growth opportunities. Audiences leave Diana's presentations with practical tools to implement curiosity-driven innovation, actionable strategies to identify blind spots in their thinking, and techniques to transform how teams approach problem-solving. Her entertaining case studies and perspective-shifting stories make complex concepts accessible. Book Diana to equip your team with the curiosity muscle needed to drive innovation and secure your organization's future in today's rapidly changing marketplace.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Unleash Your Curiosity
Diana Kander explores how curiosity can become the most valuable asset in navigating uncertainty and sparking innovation. As roles expand and environments grow more complex, the pressure to stay relevant and do more with less increases. Drawing from years of entrepreneurship and corporate consulting, she shares a powerful framework that helps individuals uncover blind spots, reframe problems, and foster a culture that makes innovation second nature. With energy and practical insight, she inspires audiences to redefine themselves as everyday innovators.
Innovate To Sell: Unlock Your Sales Potential
Diana challenges sales teams to rethink outdated methods and cut through the noise by harnessing curiosity and clear prioritisation. Using engaging frameworks like the 1–10 Filter, Kill the Zombies, and the Blank Sheet Method, she reveals how small shifts in mindset can drive major improvements in sales strategy and client engagement. With a high-impact delivery style and sharp practical tools, she empowers teams to focus on what truly matters and deliver standout results in a fast-moving marketplace.

Why we recommend booking Diana

Diana Kander transforms organizations through her unique journey from Ukrainian refugee to successful entrepreneur, equipping teams with practical frameworks that foster curiosity-driven innovation and prevent market irrelevance. Book Diana to give your team the curiosity muscle needed to drive innovation and secure your organization's future in today's rapidly changing marketplace.

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Trusted by All In Startup, The Curiosity Muscle, New York Times

Testimonials

It was truly our pleasure having Diana Kander with us. Our organization received her message so positively. I hear references to Diana’s keynote every other day in my interactions with my PRiMe Group colleagues. She really made a mark with our organization, and her thought leadership is making an impact and reverberating across our broader organization.

Vanessa Lee

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Obviously Diana is an expert in the field. The Partnership was extremely happy with Diana Kander’s presentation at our annual breakfast. We received a significant number of positive comments from a cross section of the community; economic development investors, elected officials and entrepreneurs. Diana’s presentation was thought provoking and left attendees with an understanding of how they can become involved and assist growing startup companies in our community. Diana was very engaging, entertaining and gave timely advice.

Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development

Diana's keynote received an outstanding score, and placed her right at the top as one of our most successful and highest-rated speakers. There was a flood of praise for Diana's energy, insight, and authenticity. Her skill in both the keynote and the interview was highly complimented. Thank you for delivering such a powerful and memorable experience for our audience. It was a true highlight.

Partner of Speaker Relations, Nordic Business Forum

Partner of Speaker Relations, Nordic Business Forum

Featured Projects

Diana Kander - The Curiosity Muscle book cover
Diana Kander - All In Startup book cover
Diana Kander - Go Big Or Go Home book cover

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Email diana.kander@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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 Diana's 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.
What is Diana Kander's speaking style like?
Diana Kander delivers sessions through named frameworks — including the 1–10 Filter, Kill the Zombies, and the Blank Sheet Method — paired with case studies and perspective-shifting stories drawn from her background in entrepreneurship and corporate consulting.
What topics does Diana Kander specialise in?
Diana Kander speaks on curiosity-driven innovation, sales strategy and entrepreneurial thinking. She is a New York Times bestselling author whose books, including All In Startup and The Curiosity Muscle, are taught in over 100 universities.
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