Malcolm Teasdale | SpeakerHub

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Bio

British and American citizen Malcolm Teasdale was able to take early retirement when he sold his technology company in 2013 after gaining presence in 80 countries worldwide. After traveling on business for more than 30 years to the major cities and business hubs around the world, he now travels to the more unusual destinations in search of rich cultural and educational experiences. Think Nepal, Mongolia, Tibet, Bhutan and Borneo to name a few.

He has written several books and magazine articles about business and adventure travel, with an emphasis on real life experiences, culture, education and humor.

His public speaking engagements focus on entrepreneurship, international business, adventure travel, and foreign cultures.

He also hosts the Travel Addict Podcast Show and has made many guest appearances on business and travel shows worldwide.

Malcolm currently lives in Destin, Florida, and has also lived in England, Wales, Canada and Singapore.

A traveler to 118 countries, you will love his factual stories, which focus on business achievments, education and enrichment, with a laugh or two along the way.

Recently, he was inducted into the Marquis Whos Who group and singled out for the Top Professional Series. See links.

Current position (3)

Business Speaker, Author, Podcast Host

Self Employed

Author

Self Employed

Podcast Host

Self Employed

Achievements (3)

Supported U.S. Embassy in Cairo during the 1st Gulf Crisis

Provide technical support and advise for the US State Dept. at the Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, during the first Gulf crisis.

Supported U.S. Embassy in Moscow in December 1991

Provide technical support and advise for the US State Dept. at the Embassy in Moscow, Russia, during the final days of the Soviet Union's existence.

Trekked the Himalayan Mountains

In Nepal, 2014.

Degrees (1)

Electrical and Electronic Enngineering

Coventry University

1972 to 1977

Presentations

Presentations (5)

Securing International business

From a technology start-up to a company with offices in 4 countries and presence in 80 countries before acquisition by a major corporation, Malcolm explains the best methodology and proven track record of securing business overseas.
Invaluable information that is both educational and achievable.
Benefits:
- Boost confidence
- Finding international business partners
- Effective communication in foreign lands
- Understanding of international business cultures
- Justification for moving overseas for success

From Start-up to Acquisition

The classic "startup to acquisition" story detailed by Malcolm Teasdale from his own experience.
From creating a technology company and selling it 15 years later to a major corporation means there are a few inspirational ideas to hear about.
Suggestions, lessons learned, mistakes overcome, determination, and fulfillment.
The classic "Start-Up to Acquisition" story is achievable by all.
Benefits:
- How to turn an idea into reality
- Challenging the "how to get started" process
- The employee 'frame of mind" recruitment process
- How to think logically with one step at a time
- Why not to think about "acquisition" out of the starting block
- Recognition and positioning for acquisition consideration
- Due dilligence
- What to do next

Foreign Cultures from around the World

The need to learn how the rest of the world lives and works. A new found respect awaits. Facts and surprises will educate the audience on how to "fit in" to the business world internationally. From a personal perspective, you will become enlightened and enjoy a better understanding why our fellow human beings live the way they do.
Benefits:
- Helping your business and personal life
- Self fulfillment
- Positive mindset to do more and always have something to look forward to
- The ability to educate others

The case for moving overseas to expand your business

Not many people think about this, but to intiate and maintain global business relationships, a temporary move overseas is likely a good investment of time. money and effort.
The questions of why, how, where, and when, can be addressed with some logical thinking and a little research.
Benefits:
- How to build a business case
- Figuring out the logistics of moving
- Benefits of being geographically close to customers
- Having a global presence helping company visibility in the corporate world
- Personal fulfillment and achievment

Life after Acquisition and Early Retirement

You get acquired at the right price and maybe forced into retirement (e.g. non-compete clause) or voluntarily move onto other life's challenges.
You have to do something and planning ahead is important, especially during the final acquisition stage.
Benefits:
- Handling the process of acquisition
- Understand the consideration to leave the workforce
- Thinking ahead to the next stage of your life with enthusiasm
- Build a Bucket List

Past talks (5)

Various cultural, geographic, historic, adventure travel, motivational subjects

Celebrity Apex

Norwegian Fjords, Europe

July 23, 2023

Various business, cultural, geographic, historic, adventure travel, motivational subjects

Explora Journeys

Caribbean

November 25, 2023

Various cultural, geographic, historic, adventure travel, motivational subjects

Celebrity Solstice

Asia - Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore