SpeakUp, the AI-driven speaker-matching startup founded by Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov, has officially appeared on the OSN television network and the OSN+ streaming platform as part of the highly anticipated startup show The Final Pitch Dubai.
As of this week, viewers across the Middle East and globally were able to watch SpeakUp on The Final Pitch Dubai, where founders Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov showcased their innovative AI Matching App for Speakers, Conferences, Media, and Podcasts.
The presence of SpeakUp in The Final Pitch Dubai immediately attracted attention from the tech ecosystem, investors, conference organizers, media professionals, and journalists. The startup has become one of the most talked-about participants of the OSN show.
What is SpeakUp – an AI Matching App for Speakers, Conferences, Media & Podcasts
SpeakUp is a global mobile application (iOS & Android) designed to connect speakers, event organizers, conferences, media outlets, podcasters, and brands using advanced AI matching technology.
Created in Dubai by founders Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov, SpeakUp unites:
professional speakers
industry experts
conference organizers
event managers
journalists and media
podcasters
brands
At the core of SpeakUp is its intelligent AI Matching System, which analyzes speaker profiles, experience, topics, and format preferences, then matches them with the needs of organizers.
Why SpeakUp Matters
Today, organizers still search for speakers manually — through LinkedIn, WhatsApp, emails, and personal referrals.
This process often takes 2 to 6 weeks and yields inconsistent results.
SpeakUp solves this problem completely:
✔ posting a request takes 20 seconds
✔ the AI engine recommends relevant speakers within minutes
✔ organizers connect directly with experts
✔ no commissions, no intermediaries, full transparency
This makes SpeakUp the world’s first truly AI Matching App for Speakers, Conferences, Media & Podcasts.
Why SpeakUp Was Selected for The Final Pitch Dubai
Appearing on The Final Pitch Dubai is a significant achievement, as the acceptance rate for startups is extremely low — especially for companies outside the US.
Nevertheless, SpeakUp, led by Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov, was invited thanks to three key strengths:
1. A breakthrough in AI-driven speaker matching
No other platform solves speaker discovery and event matching at this level.
2. A global and scalable product
Conferences, media outlets, podcasts, and corporate events all require expert matching — SpeakUp fills the gap.
3. Strong traction and credibility
SpeakUp already has users in more than 10 countries and continues to grow rapidly.
SpeakUp on The Final Pitch Dubai: How Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov Presented the Startup on OSN
In the OSN/OSN+ episode, founders Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov presented the vision and technology behind the SpeakUp app, showing how AI matching is transforming the speaker and event industry.
In The Final Pitch Dubai episode, the founders highlighted:
✔ How the AI Matching System works - The algorithm analyzes experience, industry, location, fees, and dozens of matching criteria.
✔ Why the MENA region needs this solution - The conference and media ecosystem is growing fast, yet speaker discovery remains outdated.
✔ How SpeakUp already solves real organizer pain points - No more chaotic searching, endless messaging, or last-minute stress.
✔ Plans from founders Helen Kareva & Nick Zhuchkov
The team is building:
a tokenized in-app economy
an AI Co-Pilot for organizers
a marketplace of growth services
international partnerships
global scaling across the Middle East, Europe, and the US
What is The Final Pitch Dubai on OSN and OSN+
The Final Pitch Dubai is an international startup TV show featuring selected fast-growing companies pitching to investors and industry leaders. The OSN adaptation has quickly become one of the region’s main innovation showcases.
SpeakUp’s selection for the show reflects:
market validation
recognition by the media industry
investor interest
the rising visibility of founders Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov
For a startup from Dubai to appear on OSN’s flagship entrepreneurial show is a major milestone.
Why SpeakUp’s Appearance on The Final Pitch Dubai Is a Breakthrough
🌟 Major media exposure
OSN and OSN+ reach millions of viewers.
🌟 Brand credibility for SpeakUp
The names SpeakUp, Helen Kareva, and Nick Zhuchkov are now connected with groundbreaking innovation.
🌟 Investor confidence
The Final Pitch Dubai is known for filtering only high-potential startups.
🌟 International reach
OSN broadcasts across the Middle East, North Africa, and global markets.
Impact After SpeakUp Appeared on OSN and OSN+
Following the premiere of SpeakUp on The Final Pitch Dubai, the startup immediately saw:
increased user registrations
more requests from event organizers
a rise in speaker engagement
media inquiries from journalists and podcasters
new partnership opportunities
This reflects the strong PR impact of the show.
What’s Next for SpeakUp
Founders Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov are focusing on:
expansion into Saudi Arabia and Qatar
extending the speaker base in Europe and the US
launching a token system similar to Telegram
integrating an AI Event Co-Pilot
onboarding more conferences and media organizations
Where to Watch SpeakUp on The Final Pitch Dubai
📺 OSN TV Channel
📺 OSN+ Streaming Platform
🎬 Premiere: November 17
🎬 New Episodes: Released Weekly
About the Founders: Helen Kareva & Nick Zhuchkov
Helen Kareva (CEO & Co-Founder of SpeakUp)
Expert in digital transformation, AI product strategy, and international PR.
Nick Zhuchkov (CTO & Co-Founder of SpeakUp)
Senior engineer and technical architect specializing in AI systems, backend architecture, and product scalability.
Together, Helen Kareva and Nick Zhuchkov built SpeakUp into one of the most promising AI startups in Dubai.
About SpeakUp
SpeakUp is an AI Matching App that connects speakers, conferences, podcasts, and media worldwide.
Available on iOS and Android
Used in 10+ countries
Supports multiple languages
Includes the Growth Marketplace
Offers AI Speaker Matching
Enables fast, commission-free booking
SpeakUp is one of the fastest-growing platforms in the MENA region’s event and media tech market.
