Bryanne Leeming Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Bryanne Leeming is the founder and CEO of Unruly Studios, an education technology company dedicated to making STEM learning accessible and engaging for children through active play. Her journey began in Hanover, New Hampshire, where she was raised in an entrepreneurial environment by parents who owned a local restaurant. This early exposure to business operations sparked her interest in entrepreneurship. She earned a degree in Cognitive Science from McGill University, where she discovered her passion for technology and its potential in education. Before founding Unruly Studios, Leeming gained experience in product development at Harry Winston and in project management at adMarketplace. These roles provided her with insights into building physical products and managing technical projects. In 2016, she graduated from Babson College with an MBA, where she began developing the concept for Unruly Studios. The idea was to create a product that combined coding with physical activity, making STEM education more interactive and inclusive. Unruly Studios' flagship product, Unruly Splats, are programmable floor tiles that light up, make sounds, and respond to movement. Students use tablets to code the tiles, creating interactive games that promote collaboration and physical activity. The product has been adopted by schools across the United States and Canada, impacting over 40,000 students. In 2023, Unruly Studios won the gold award in the Coding, Robotics, and STEM category at the Future of Education Technology Conference's Pitchfest. Leeming's commitment to education and innovation has earned her recognition in the industry. She was named a 2018 Inc. Rising Star and included in the Boston Business Journal’s 2019 40 Under 40 list. Her work continues to inspire educators and students alike, demonstrating the power of combining technology with play to enhance learning experiences.