100% Donated to Charity

Founder's Story

From sleeping on couches at 17 to building a global agency, Harry shares the raw, unfiltered story of resilience, adversity, and the drive to give back. Every dollar of his speaking fee goes directly to ending youth homelessness.

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Harry Sanders Speaking
100%
Fees Donated
12
Countries Spoken In
$5k+
Minimum Fee (All Donated)
200+
Events Delivered

What Your Audience Will Take Away

Harry's founder story isn't just inspiring, it's packed with practical lessons your audience can apply to their own lives and careers.

Resilience Under Pressure

How to navigate rock bottom and come out stronger, with real stories of turning adversity into fuel for growth.

Entrepreneurial Grit

The mindset and habits that took Harry from couch-surfing to leading a $20M global agency before age 30.

Purpose-Driven Leadership

Why giving back isn't a nice-to-have, it's a competitive advantage. How purpose transforms culture and attracts talent.

Business Talk

From Hardship to Global Impact

As you might have seen on this website or others, Harry has certainly had an interesting journey in business. Coming from a background of spending time on the streets and couch surfing when he was 17, he has built his way up through sheer passion and resilience to where he is today.

He has been fortunate enough to be able to talk about that journey at many different business conferences around the world, having spoken across Malaysia, England, Australia, Germany, America, and the Netherlands.

  • Stories of resilience and overcoming adversity
  • Building a global business from nothing
  • Passion, perseverance, and entrepreneurial grit
  • Leadership lessons for conferences & workshops
  • Youth homelessness awareness & advocacy

See Harry In Action

Get a feel for Harry's energy and storytelling style.

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Every Booking Fights Youth Homelessness

Harry donates 100% of his speaking fees to the Lighthouse Foundation, which provides long-term housing and therapeutic care for young people who have experienced homelessness.

When you book Harry, your organisation isn't just getting a speaker, you're making a direct, tangible contribution to ending the cycle of youth homelessness in Australia.

100%
Fees Donated
$5k+
Minimum Per Event
30+
Years Lighthouse Has Operated
Public Recognition for Your Org
Lighthouse Foundation
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How Booking Works

Simple, transparent, and 100% for a good cause.

1

Reach Out

Tell us about your event, audience, and what you'd like Harry to cover. We'll confirm availability and fit.

2

Fee Goes to Charity

Your speaking fee (minimum $5,000) is donated directly to the Lighthouse Foundation. You receive confirmation and a tax receipt.

3

Inspire & Impact

Harry delivers a customised, high-impact talk. Your organisation gets public recognition for supporting the cause.

What People Say

"Speaking on behalf of attendees we all found Harry's story inspiring with plenty of takeaways. In an ever changing world our local accounting group has been hanging on to in person meetings. Requiring change, we sought Harry, a progressive and inspiring leader. We loved Harry's drive, focus and passion."

David Aitken
David Aitken
SEMAG

"Harry Sanders delivered an inspiring talk on leadership to our Coles team. His authentic storytelling and meaningful insights left a lasting impact, motivating our leaders to elevate their approach. Highly recommended!"

Jasmine Hall
Jasmine Hall
Coles Leadership Team

"After hearing Harry's story in 2023, we had no doubt that we needed to bring Harry back for our next leadership program. His story of navigating hardship with strength and determination resonated deeply with our leaders, offering valuable lessons on perseverance and growth."

Mary Markerink
Mary Markerink
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, People and Culture

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Questions About Booking

Your organisation pays the speaking fee (starting from $5,000) and 100% of that fee is donated directly to the Lighthouse Foundation for Youth Homelessness. You'll receive confirmation of the donation and a tax receipt. Harry covers his own travel costs through StudioHawk.
Harry shares his personal journey from youth homelessness to building a global business, covering resilience, overcoming adversity, entrepreneurial grit, leadership, and the importance of giving back. The talk is customised to align with your event's themes and audience.
Absolutely. Harry has delivered this talk to leadership teams at organisations like Coles, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, QBE, and the Australian Government. The content resonates strongly with corporate audiences focused on leadership development, culture, and social responsibility.
Yes. All organisations that book Harry's Founder's Story talk receive public acknowledgement for their contribution to fighting youth homelessness. This includes recognition on social media, during the event, and through the Lighthouse Foundation.
Harry is available for keynotes (30-60 minutes), fireside chats, panel discussions, and leadership workshops. Q&A can be included. He also does virtual and hybrid events. International engagements are welcome and Harry has spoken in 6 countries.
Yes, many organisations book Harry for a combined session that weaves together his personal story with his SEO, AI Search, and business expertise. This works particularly well for entrepreneurial and marketing-focused audiences. Get in touch and we'll design the right format for your event.

Book Harry & Support Youth Homelessness

Every engagement directly supports young people through the Lighthouse Foundation. Minimum fee: $5,000, 100% donated.

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