Penny Power

Co-Founder of Ecademy, Bestselling Author, Co-Founder of BIP100 & AI Speaker

  • Co-Founder of Ecademy
  • Co-Founder of BIP100
  • Bestselling Author
  • Awarded an OBE

Discover Penny Power’s biography of published work below.

A Friend in Every City: One Global Family - A Networking Vision for the Twenty First Century by Penny Power
A Friend in Every City: One Global Family – A Networking Vision for the Twenty First Century
Know Me, Like Me, Follow Me: What Online Social Networking Means for You and Your Business by Penny Power
Know Me, Like Me, Follow Me: What Online Social Networking Means for You and Your Business
Success Secrets of Entrepreneurs by Penny Power
Success Secrets of Entrepreneurs
Success Secrets for Wellbeing by Penny Power
Success Secrets for Wellbeing
Business Is Personal: Be the Leader of Your Life and Business by Penny Power
Business Is Personal: Be the Leader of Your Life and Business

When Penny Power is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Emotional Disconnection & How EI Plus AI is the Most Important Way To Lead a Business
Human Touch in a Digital World
Business is Personal

Penny Power OBE is a pioneering entrepreneur, author and community builder who is widely recognised for her expertise on the relationship between emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence in modern business. Best known for founding Ecademy, the world’s first online business community, Penny has spent decades helping organisations understand how technology can strengthen human connection rather than replace it. Her keynote, ‘Emotional Disconnection and how EI plus AI is the most powerful way to lead a business’, explores the commercial and cultural challenges organisations face as AI transforms the workplace. Having delivered talks for companies including BT, L’Oréal, Microsoft, Rolex and Salesforce, Penny is hired for her ability to make complex technological change feel practical, human and commercially relevant.

Penny built her career through a strong foundation in IT sales, developing an early understanding of how technology would reshape communication, leadership and business growth. As Sales & Marketing Director for Bytech Distribution HP DEC Software, she gained extensive experience in digital transformation and business strategy before launching Ecademy in 1998 with her husband, Thomas Power. The platform became one of the earliest examples of online professional networking, pioneering digital communities long before social networking became mainstream. Penny continued to champion entrepreneurship and personal connection through ventures including The Business Cafe, the Digital Youth Academy and Business is Personal, all of which focused on empowering individuals and businesses through authentic relationships, technology and learning.

Alongside her entrepreneurial success, Penny has earned significant recognition for her contribution to business and digital development. She was awarded an OBE by the Queen in 2014 and later received a second royal honour in 2024 for Services to Entrepreneurship in Social and Digital Development. Named the 65th Most Influential Entrepreneur of 2019, Penny has also authored several influential books, including ‘Know Me, Like Me, Follow Me’, ‘Business Is Personal’ and ‘A Friend in Every City: One Global Family – A Networking Vision for the Twenty First Century’. She has additionally hosted Business Blondes TV and remains an active voice in conversations surrounding leadership, technology and community building. Penny and her husband also launched BIP100, an exclusive business community designed to create supportive and purpose driven environments for business leaders and experts.

As an AI speaker, Penny stands out for her uniquely human perspective on technological advancement. Rather than focusing solely on automation or innovation trends, she examines how businesses can combine emotional intelligence with AI to create healthier cultures, stronger leadership and more meaningful customer relationships. Her presentations address urgent organisational concerns including workplace disconnection, trust, communication and the ethical implementation of AI. Drawing upon decades of experience building digital communities and advising business leaders, Penny equips audiences with practical strategies for balancing technological efficiency with empathy and human connection. Her ability to bridge the gap between innovation and emotional intelligence makes her one of the most engaging and commercially relevant AI speakers for organisations navigating the future of work.

Official Testimonials

Penny Power is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Penny Power OBE brought something truly special to the BizX stage in front of 1,200 delegates. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, speed, and AI, Penny reconnected the room with what it means to be human again. Her message on Significance was far more than a presentation — you could feel the audience slow down, reflect, and deeply reconnect with themselves and the people around them. Penny has a rare gift: she sees the good in people. At a time when many feel invisible or emotionally disconnected, she lifted the audience from the inside out, reminding everyone of the importance of human connection, empathy, and making people feel they matter. She spoke with grace, calm strength, and deep respect for every person in the room. There is no ego with Penny — only a sincere commitment to helping people feel valued and seen. Her message landed powerfully. Her phrase about “AI plus EQ” being the competitive advantage of the future resonated across the entire event. The feedback has been exceptional — attendees shared how moved they were by her honesty and her ability to make them reflect on their relationships, leadership, and the people around them. Her message was not only inspiring — it was necessary. Penny is a champion of human empowerment, a builder of communities, and a voice of warmth, wisdom, and genuine care. Having her at BizX was an honour, and her impact will stay with people long after the event finished.”

James Vincent, Performance Director, ActionCOACH & Biz

“Penny, thank you so much for your inspiring talk last night at the Techworks 2019 Gala & Awards. I have had so much positive feedback it is incredible – your standing ovation was so well deserved. You touched the hearts of many CEO’s and Business Owners and Professionals in the room by talking about your own experience and the empathy felt by so many in the room was outstanding. It was a true pleasure to meet you.”

Alan, CEO at TechWorks

“After seeing Penny Power OBE speak on two different occasions, and both times feeling hugely inspired, I invited Penny to be one of the keynote speakers at a 3-day entrepreneurial conference I organised. Penny’s contribution to the entrepreneurial world is commendable and her experience is vast. There is no wonder she is a holder of a prestigious OBE title. Better still, she combines this with absolute honesty, open heart and at times, “powerful vulnerability”, as I call it. As such, Penny leaves her audience deeply inspired and with a treasure trove of useful ideas for their business and life. Penny is a true gift to us – and I warmly recommend her as a speaker to every event organiser who wants to bring the caliber of speakers to the next level, and make a long-lasting impact for their audiences.”

Lenka, Managing Director & Principal Coach

“Penny recently delivered a phenomenal closing keynote speech at our recent Paraplanner Conference to a diverse audience pitching to the theme of the conference accordingly. In the session, Penny discussed the critical importance of connection, compassionate and human-centric practice in an era increasingly dominated by screens and virtual interactions by providing engaging and thought-provoking talk with good humour, leaving attendees inspired and curious”

Becky, Conference Manager, Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments

“I wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Penny for her wonderful keynote speech and great facilitating at our Digital Marketing Conference 2022 at the Leicester Marriot Hotel. The event ran smoothly and professionally with her help and support and the conference was a success. The feedback was excellent. Please could you kindly pass on my email thanking her.”

Kam, Events and Engagement Officer, East Midlands Chamber

To enquire about Penny Power for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@ai-speakers-agency.com or call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553.