Chris Barton

"Chris’s talk was wonderful on many levels. He connected great with the audience, provided clear practical examples from his business journey, and I really loved the cinematic experience. His keynote was the best I have experienced and we see from the feedback of the guests that they loved it too!"

"Chris’s story resonated deeply with everyone. Many were inspired not only by the insights he shared but also by his positive energy and emphasis on persistence. Personally, I enjoyed every minute of his talk and felt so inspired by his journey. Here are a few comments we received from participants: • ‘Thank you for inviting Chris Barton, the founder of Shazam! The presentation was sooooooo cool and inspiring.’ • ‘It was the best speech of the day. I felt inspired and motivated.’ • ‘Chris has such a shining personality! It was fantastic to have him speak here.’ Overall, his presentation was a highlight for us, and it made a lasting impression."

"The feedback on your session was phenomenal. You really were the high point of our event!"

"You stole the show! Your story is inspiring, thought provoking, and really quite emotional! Personally, I loved every second – professionally, I took a huge amount away and will grow from it. We couldn’t have wished for a better keynote"

"The best keynote I have ever seen! I loved how interactive it was!"

"Chris was amazing. So easy to work with, wonderful on stage. The clients and the audience loved him. Highly recommend!"

"Your presentation at PDW was not just a highlight—it was a visionary revelation. It left us inspired and eager to embrace the future. The way you blended your life and Shazam story with a masterclass in innovation weaved through it resonated deeply with our audience."

"The feedback was excellent! Thank you for being so flexible and supportive on site. The message really resonated with so many of our attendees."

"…feedback has been universally positive…several CEOs asked about possibly booking you for their own events…"

"Your presentation was beyond unbelievable! So inspiring!! I know you have made a difference in how my team, and I will be thinking going forward. Our customers and sponsors were all reeling from your journey! THANK YOU. Cheers to removing boulders with heart!!"

"Thank you, Chris. Your talk was so inspiring that it led to the first ever standing ovation at the Festival – and it was truly well-deserved. Thank you for being generous with your time meeting with some of our entrepreneurs and community members. We would love to welcome you back to Sharjah again soon."

"Yours was one of the top five keynotes I’ve ever seen."

"Best keynote in my eleven years at Sura."

"Your energy was so very encouraging and inspirational; you took a hugely successful big idea and made it relatable to a very diverse, cross-section of our colleagues who were present. You rock, Brother!"

"We LOVED working with Chris – he was incredibly easy going, which was appreciated. The presentation went so well, and he even got a standing ovation!"

"You were brilliant – everyone is talking about you! I cannot tell you the positive feedback we’ve had from your keynote! You made the event for us and were so great to work with."

"That was one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard – the story was incredibly compelling, the messages resonated, the format – slide/music/video – was engaging…just a total home run!"

"You inspired everyone in the audience. And receiving a standing ovation from a full crowd of entrepreneurs is the result of your astonishing history."

"You were the hit of the whole event. Really, it was a pleasure to host you and hope we meet again. You are a true inspiration. People asked me if you were as nice as you seemed on stage - oh boy, that was easy. You are a true gentleman and it was an honor to meet you."

"Your session this afternoon was incredible. I loved every second of it. As a music nerd, vinyl collector and techie, I found it fun and exciting along with being very creative and inspirational. In all honesty, you could and should triple your fee."

"The feedback from my customers was incredible! You nailed it!"

"It was so powerful. The tech guys today said your presentation is the best they have seen and they do all kinds of events and conferences all over Nashville. It was also so genuine, emotional. I think the audience felt incredibly connected to you and your story. A guy at lunch told me he cried at the end of your keynote today. Inspired tears are the best."

"Your presentation set the perfect tone for everything that followed. You opened people’s eyes to a new way of looking at solving the inevitable challenges of trying new things in business. That spirit of openness and discovery carried over to sessions throughout the conference. I’m certain people got more out of their time together as a result and that was a priority for us. Not only did you deliver a great keynote, but you were a true professional throughout the process; easy to work with, engaged directly with attendees and showed a genuine interest to learn about our industry and objectives."

"Your humor and thought-provoking content brought our keynote to life! Thank you for engaging our audience with insights and tools they can use right away to navigate the changes that are going on in the world of investing. People could really relate to the ups and downs you experienced on your journey in creating Shazam. The long line for selfies afterwards speaks for itself. You’re a great speaker with a very powerful and inspiring message!"

"Chris delivered a truly inspiring talk to almost 2000 King employees during our flagship event. It’s among the best we’ve ever had! We appreciate how Chris tailored the message for us, tied it to King’s mission of Making the World Playful, and left Kingsters feeling inspired and encouraged to truly believe in our ideas, seeking out ways to take them to the next level."

"What a message, Chris! We were eagerly anticipating your talk at our Boston conference and you absolutely delivered. You have such an engaging stage manner and your message was perfect for this audience, which puts a premium on actionable insights from real people who’ve accomplished unreal things! The magical Shazam app certainly falls in that category. Thank you for inspiring our people to look tough challenges in the eye and hit them head on."

"Your speech was not only thought-provoking but also relatable, and it gave the audience a sense of renewed motivation to push beyond limits and create something innovative… Your speech reminded us that setbacks are not the end but rather the beginning of greatness… Many thanks for being a beacon of inspiration and for all that you have done and continue to do to pave the way for young entrepreneurs."

"We recently had Chris Barton speak at our 40th anniversary celebration. He delivered what was by far the best one hour keynote that our clients and staff had ever seen. Chris was insightful, energetic, and entertaining speaker with thought-provoking ideas."

"Chris customized a powerful keynote that delivered significant value for Coca-Cola. His messages sparked action among our executives and inspired our bottler partners toward our goals. Chris's energy and enthusiasm really stands out. He is an inspiration with truly eye-opening insights and stories."

"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant speaker! Chris delivered an inspiring and on point presentation tailored to over 7,000 Optus employees to launch our new Innovation strategy. To date, Chris's talk attracted the highest in real time attendance and engagement as compared to any other speaker we have had on this topic. Chris shed light on how innovation can be a big breakthrough, but it can also be an everyday improvement sharing practical examples from his time at Shazam and Google. The presentation balanced both the mindset that is required to drive a cultural shift for innovation as well as the process to bring innovative ideas to life. Chris delivered a compelling talk that generated talkability across the organization with leaders revisiting the recording later with their teams to help reinforce key messages. Powerful content delivered with an engaging story!"

"We invited Chris as our keynote speaker for two events that we held in Brazil and Mexico for Mercado Libre in the summer of 2022. We invited more than 60 CEO's and top executives to these exclusive “C-Club” events. Chris worked with us to understand the key objectives of these events and delivered a truly inspiring keynote speech that was customized for our goals. Our guests were thrilled! Chris' powerful messages and stories changed their thinking on innovation. Everyone was able to take away unique insights that they can apply day to day in both their organizations and personal lives. It was very important for us at Mercado Libre to work with someone who reflects our culture and Chris could not have been a better partner. He is a down to earth and humble person who dreams big and is always thinking about new ways to improve people's lives. At a personal level I can say that it was a huge pleasure to meet Chris."

"Chris embodies inspiration from head to toe. We loved his stories and insights on the core mindsets that lead to game-changing innovation. His delivery was fun, genuine and honest, both during his speech and as our “guest star” at my leadership team’s offsite dinner."

"Every single person loved your presentation. All day people were coming up to me. Loved that there was so much take away. People are still buzzing about your presentation days later. Thanks for making me look good?"

"Chris's keynote completely captivated our audience of 1700+ SAP customers, partners, and employees. His talk was truly entertaining and inspiring. Our audience's perception of entrepreneurial innovation was completely transformed."

"Chris delivered! He captivated the audience at our annual summer event. His firsthand stories as well as insights drawn from other companies were fascinating to our EO members that come from so many businesses. Chris left us with compelling lessons and a fresh perspective that will stick for years to come."

"A good speaker communicates but a great speaker connects. As an MC, applause usually signals the end of one speech and is my cue to get back on stage. Chris is a different breed of speaker - his story is so authentic and inspiring that he received multiple applause breaks throughout his speech. A particularly impressive feat especially given that he was addressing 5000+ predominantly German business professionals after they had already been wowed by President Obama earlier at that same event. I’ve been a professional Event MC and host to over 500 events around the world and I must say Chris is a truly gifted speaker and genuinely beautiful soul."

"Chris was an inspiring and sincere keynote speaker. His talk was very engaging … the audience was fascinated by his personal insights on entrepreneurship and business strategy. Very on point, with a convincing message!"

"Chris is a charismatic speaker who shared his inspiring story of how a seemingly impossible dream with unsurmountable obstacles eventually came to life. In a very personal and honest tone, Chris shared the many lessons learned from the challenges of creating Shazam – from the power of persuasion and convincing people to believe in their project to building credibility and sharing their passion. The overall message was very inspiring and uplifting and our audience at our UNLEASH show loved having him as a speaker!"