Stephen Attenborough

As Virgin Galactic's first employee, Stephen Attenborough revolutionized private space travel and now helps organizations unlock new frontiers of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Besides his ability to present the significance to humanity that private space exploration represents, Stephen shares valuable insights for companies at any stage of growth, from startup to global leader. He’s assembled this knowledge through direct interactions with C-level executives at all Virgin brands as well as through close personal engagement with the diverse future astronaut community he’s assembled at Virgin Galactic. I strongly recommended Stephen as a business speaker. We liked having him so much that we’ve done it twice.

Kevin Obarski, Chief Revenue Officer

TransPerfect International

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Why you should book Stephen Attenborough for your next event

Revolutionized the space tourism industry, making private spaceflight a reality—learn from the ultimate trailblazer.
Learn how to turn bold ideas into billion-dollar ventures with insights from Virgin Galactic’s pioneering success.
Gain invaluable strategies for leading innovation and pioneering new industries with insights from space tourism’s architect.

Stephen Attenborough’s leadership at Virgin Galactic revolutionized space travel, making the impossible possible. With over 18 years of experience, he offers unmatched insights on pioneering industries, building innovative brands, and maintaining loyal clientele. Book him to inspire your team with transformative lessons on leadership, entrepreneurship, and growth in uncharted territories.

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Keynotes by Stephen Attenborough: Turning the Impossible Into Reality: Lessons from Pioneering Space Tourism

Are you struggling to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive, rapidly evolving market? The challenge of innovating and building a lasting brand can seem insurmountable. Keynote Speaker Stephen Attenborough offers the perfect solution.

As the driving force behind Virgin Galactic's pioneering journey into space, Stephen brings unique insights into forging a new industry from the ground up. His expertise in creating purposeful, innovative brands and keeping wealthy clients loyal, even in uncharted territories, is invaluable.

Stephen's topics include:

Opening access to space for the benefit of humankind; lessons learnt from the Virgin Galactic story
Making the impossible, possible; forging a brand new industry and building a purposeful and innovative brand from scratch
Keeping wealthy customers on your side and by your side, regardless of the terrain.
Creating and maintaining an entrepreneurial culture which survived and thrived on the challenging road to space.

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Customer Reviews

Kevin Obarski, Chief Revenue Officer TransPerfect International

Our live audience of some of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs at our flagship awards event loved Stephen’s talk and presentation. He vividly shared both the dream and the reality of Virgin Galactic. A great motivational speaker.

Hamish Stevenson, Founder Sunday Times Fast Track 100.

Stephen's presentation was truly remarkable. Not only did he captivate the audience with his inspiring story, but he also delivered it with impeccable storytelling skills. The energy in the room was electric, and everyone left feeling motivated and enthusiastic. Stephen's performance was a standout moment of our event and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dynamic and impactful speaker.

Bruno Ocampo, CEO Katapult Commerce, Mi Águila, and Live Foundation

Stephen’s a terrible speaker - don’t hire him. I do have some availability though. But seriously … Stephen has a wonderful way with words and a real gift for public speaking. He was at the heart of our great Virgin Galactic journey for 18 years and can tell the story like no one else.

Sir Richard Branson, Founder Virgin Group

Stephen Attenborough

Pioneering the Future of Space

Keynote Speaker Stephen Attenborough is a true pioneer, widely recognized for his role in transforming the space tourism industry. As the first employee of Virgin Galactic, Stephen played a pivotal role in the development of the world’s first commercial spaceline, helping bring private spaceflight to the public.

His 18-year journey with Virgin Galactic culminated in Richard Branson’s historic spaceflight and the company’s $3bn NYSE listing—an incredible milestone for space exploration and commercial aviation.

When you book Stephen Attenborough for your event, you’re gaining access to one of the foremost authorities on leading innovation, building purpose-driven brands, and overcoming the most challenging business obstacles. Stephen's expertise extends to creating an entrepreneurial culture, developing customer journeys that transform industries, and forging loyal relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

Whether your organization is seeking to inspire change, scale innovative projects, or develop leadership strategies in uncertain environments, Stephen Attenborough’s insights offer invaluable guidance.

Book Stephen Attenborough for your event to unlock the lessons and strategies behind Virgin Galactic’s groundbreaking success and bring these powerful tools to your business’s leadership, culture, and customer experience.