Suneel Gupta
Founding CEO of RISE & Bestselling Author of Backable | Harvard Medical School Visiting Scholar
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We can't create more time, but we can raise our energy. Across industries, leaders are seeing the same pattern: capable, committed people are working hard, yet progress slows and morale softens. These are energy problems masquerading as strategy problems. Energy is not just a personal resource; it is a strategic asset. As founding CEO of RISE, now part of Amazon, Suneel Gupta helped thousands improve physical and mental health while studying why some teams stay effective under pressure when others burn out. Grounded in his teaching at Harvard Medical School and more than a decade studying high-performing leaders, Suneel shares practical, research-backed ways to restore focus and sustain performance without adding pressure.
For years, planning helped us navigate uncertainty. But the pace of change has outgrown our ability to plan. Suneel Gupta offers a timely reset for how progress happens when certainty is unavailable. The core idea is simple: instead of waiting for certainty to give you the courage to act, you take action and let courage catch up along the way. At a time when people feel numb and cautious, The Game of Now restores confidence and momentum, even when the path is still forming. It reframes uncertainty not as something to eliminate, but as something to engage with. Audiences leave feeling steadier and equipped with practical ways to take the next meaningful step, even without perfect information.
About Suneel
As the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company, Suneel Gupta helped thousands of people build better habits for life and work. Now, as a bestselling author and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, Suneel has taken his mission one step further, helping people reset and reignite their sense of meaning at work by strengthening emotional resilience and engagement. He equips leaders and teams with science-based tools to prevent burnout, sustain energy, sharpen focus, and improve both professional and personal performance.
Suneel is a resilient entrepreneur and the international bestselling author of Backable and Everyday Dharma, two books translated into nine languages. Backable is rooted in his own path from twice-failed entrepreneur to becoming a leader behind two IPOs and being named "The New Face of Innovation" by the New York Stock Exchange. It reveals the mindset shifts and hidden habits of people who are extraordinary at pushing new ideas forward. Everyday Dharma codifies his mission to help people reset and re-engage by bringing "who you are" and "what you do" into alignment.
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Achievements
- Founding CEO of RISE, acquired by One Medical Group (now part of Amazon)
- International bestselling author of Backable and Everyday Dharma, translated into nine languages
- Visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School researching well-being and leadership
- Named "The New Face of Innovation" by the New York Stock Exchange
- Host of Business Class, a 2023 Webby Award-winning series on Amazon Prime
- RISE named "App of the Year" and partnered with then-First Lady Michelle Obama
- Early investor in Impossible Foods, Airbnb, 23andMe, SpaceX, and Calm
- Leader behind two IPOs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Suneel Gupta speak about?
Suneel speaks on sustaining energy and performance without burning out, and on building resilience while leading through uncertainty. His talks include "Sustaining Momentum" and "The Game of Now." He is the founder of RISE (acquired by Amazon) and the bestselling author of Backable and Everyday Dharma. He is also a Harvard Medical School visiting scholar.
What is Suneel Gupta's "The Game of Now"?
The Game of Now is his framework for leading and acting when certainty isn't available. Instead of waiting until you feel ready, you take action first and let courage catch up along the way. It reframes uncertainty as something to engage with rather than something to eliminate.
Does Suneel customize his presentations?
Yes. Suneel tailors his keynote to the audience and the moment, drawing on the organization's goals and the pressures it is under so the tools he shares are immediately usable.
What is the typical format for a Suneel Gupta keynote?
Suneel typically delivers 45 to 60 minute keynotes and is also available for workshops and for fireside chats or leadership interviews. His talks are grounded in research and delivered through personal storytelling.
What types of events is Suneel best suited for?
Suneel is a strong fit for leadership conferences, team offsites, sales kickoffs, and any organization dealing with burnout or rapid change, especially where teams are capable but stalling out.
What is Suneel Gupta's speaking fee?
Suneel's fee typically ranges from $20,000 to $45,000, depending on format and location, plus event scope. Submit an inquiry for an exact quote for your event.
Does Suneel speak at virtual events?
Yes. Suneel delivers keynotes and fireside chats both in person and virtually.
How far in advance should we book Suneel?
Most clients book 2 to 6 months ahead. Fall conference season and January kickoff dates fill earliest, so reach out as soon as your date is set.
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