noverloop

I'm a student in a non-entrepreneurial college and I would like to invite several speakers over the course of this year to my university. A lot of my classmates have interest in building their own companies, but most of them will go to consulting shops instead of using their skills to built a product and make a difference. I have tried local entrepreneurs and while there was a lot of interest, the speakers weren't inspiring. Mostly because Belgium doesn't have that much of a tech-entrepreneurial culture.

I have secured the backing of the dean of faculty so tickets/money/sleeping arrangements aren't a problem. Which speakers can inspire students to take startups serious?

I know PG can do this, but I suspect he doesn't have time.

My current 'Wanted' list:

  Paul Graham
  Fred Wilson
  Steve Blank
  David Heinemeier Hansson
  Eric Ries

Please suggest additional speakers.