"Andrew Kan helped transform TubeBuddy into a thought-leader in the digital video space. He consistently exceeded expectations and always put the team and our customers first."
YouTube growth speaker
Give your audience YouTube strategy that actually works
Andrew Kan grew TubeBuddy's YouTube channel from 6,000 to over 530,000 subscribers and helped earn 12 Play Buttons across the channels he has worked on. While at TubeBuddy he contributed to YouTube strategy for Fox Sports, BBC, and Paramount. He brings it to your stage as a speaker, panel moderator, and workshop leader.
530K+TubeBuddy subscribers grown
12Play Buttons helped earn
50+Creator events attended
Trusted on stages and by brands
Andrew Kan has spoken and mentored at these events, and helped shape YouTube strategy for these brands.
What people who work with Andrew say
Trusted by industry professionals and brands.
Andrew has not just spoken to creators and teams, he has worked alongside them. Here is what they say about partnering with him.
"He looks at the full picture and brings a level of strategic thinking that makes a real impact. His work is intentional and always aligned with sustainable growth, not short-term wins."
"He leads with empathy and patience, never making you feel othered or incompetent. A lot of people in the creator community talk about community. Andrew actually builds it."
Andrew Kan speaking topics
Sessions built for your event, your audience, your goals
Andrew Kan is a YouTube growth and creator-economy speaker, and every session he delivers is customized. These are starting points, not scripts. Pick a topic and he will shape it around your audience, your format, and the outcomes you want attendees to walk away with.
On a stage, on a panel, or on camera
- Conference talk
- Panel
- Fireside chat
- Workshop
- On-camera interview
- Podcast
- Virtual & remote
How to grow a YouTube audience when everyone says the same thing
Most YouTube advice sounds identical. Andrew Kan breaks down why it fails and what actually moves the needle, drawn from growing a channel past 530,000 subscribers. Built from the same strategies he teaches through the KANDO Method.
Your audience leaves able to
- Research topics with real audience demand
- Target the right viewers, not just more views
- Package titles and thumbnails so people click
Building a creator business before you hit 1,000 subscribers
Most creators wait until they qualify for the YouTube Partner Program to think about revenue, and by then they have already burned out or given up. Andrew Kan shares how to build income from day one, drawing from his experience building The Kan Do Creators Community to 25,000+ creators.
Your audience leaves able to
- Build revenue before the Partner Program
- Use memberships, affiliates, and community income
- Avoid the burnout that ends most channels early
FAST channels, connected TV, and the living-room shift
Viewing is moving to the living room, and the rules of YouTube are changing with it. Andrew Kan breaks down what this shift means for creators and brands, and how to get ahead of where the platform is headed.
Your audience leaves able to
- Understand FAST, connected TV, and always-on channels
- Make content that works on a TV, not just a phone
- Plan for where YouTube viewing is heading next
What brands get wrong about YouTube (and what the data actually shows)
Andrew Kan has seen brand YouTube strategy succeed and fail from the inside. During his time at TubeBuddy, serving millions of creators, he contributed to YouTube strategy work for brands including BBC, Fox Sports, and Paramount. Today he is an Adobe Express Ambassador, an Adobe Mentor, and an Elgato partner.
Your audience leaves able to
- See how YouTube actually works vs. what brands assume
- Know what creators expect from brand partnerships
- Find where the real ROI is in the creator economy
More topics available
- YouTube analytics: what actually matters
- Thumbnail and title strategy that drives clicks
- The creator economy: where it is and where it is going
- From filmmaker to YouTuber: storytelling that drives views
- Community building at scale for creators and brands
- 24/7 livestreaming: building always-on YouTube content
- AI tools for creators: what actually helps vs what is hype
- Shorts, long-form, and live: building a multi-format YouTube strategy
- Creator-brand partnerships: how both sides win
Have a different topic in mind? Andrew Kan customizes every session around your event.
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Booking Andrew Kan to speak
Answers for event planners and organizers booking Andrew Kan, a YouTube strategist, creator-economy speaker, and co-founder of the Kan Do Creators Community, covering topics, audience takeaways, formats, experience, availability, and fees.
Who is Andrew Kan, and is he a good speaker for a YouTube or creator event?
Andrew Kan is a YouTube strategist and creator-economy speaker, and co-founder of the Kan Do Creators Community. He grew TubeBuddy's YouTube channel from 6,000 to 530,000+ subscribers, helped earn 12 YouTube Play Buttons across the channels he has worked on, and has 13+ years of experience in the YouTube and creator space. He has spoken and mentored at events including VidSummit, Vlog Summit, VidCon, Adobe MAX, and Video Marketing World, and is an Adobe Express Ambassador and Adobe Mentor. He is a strong fit for creator conferences, brand and marketing teams, and education or association events that want practical, proven YouTube strategy instead of theory. See his speaking topics.
What does Andrew Kan speak about?
Andrew Kan speaks on practical YouTube growth: how to research real audience demand, package titles and thumbnails so people click, build a creator business before monetization, and where the platform is heading with FAST channels and connected TV. Signature topics include how to grow a YouTube audience when everyone says the same thing, building a creator business before 1,000 subscribers, YouTube as the new TV, and what brands get wrong about YouTube. Every session is customized around your audience, and custom topics are welcome. Browse the full list on the speaking topics section.
What will my audience walk away able to do?
Your audience leaves with specific, usable tactics, not motivation. Depending on the topic, attendees learn how to research topics with real demand, package titles and thumbnails for clicks, read the YouTube analytics that actually matter, and turn viewers into community and revenue. Andrew Kan teaches the same KANDO Method framework he uses with the 25,000+ creators in the Kan Do Creators Community, so the takeaways are tested in the real world, not the abstract.
What session formats does Andrew Kan offer?
Andrew Kan offers talks, panels, workshops, fireside chats, on-camera interviews, and podcasts. Sessions are flexible in length and tailored to your program, agenda, and audience. He can also moderate a panel or host a fireside conversation rather than present solo. Tell the team your preferred format in the booking form and the session will be shaped to fit.
What events and audience sizes has Andrew Kan spoken to?
Andrew Kan has spoken and mentored at events including VidSummit, Vlog Summit, VidCon, Adobe MAX, and Video Marketing World, alongside private corporate and brand sessions. He speaks to audiences of all sizes, from hands-on workshops and team trainings to main-stage conference crowds, and tailors the depth and pace to the room.
Does Andrew Kan speak virtually, and does he travel?
Yes. Andrew Kan speaks in person, virtually, or hybrid, and is available domestically and internationally. Virtual sessions can be delivered live or as a moderated fireside or interview, with the same customization as an in-person talk.
What makes Andrew Kan qualified to speak on YouTube?
Andrew Kan has worked inside YouTube growth, not just talked about it. Over 13+ years he grew TubeBuddy's YouTube channel from 6,000 to 530,000+ subscribers, helped earn 12 YouTube Play Buttons, served as YouTube & Video Manager for Salesforce Global Recruitment Marketing, and during his time at TubeBuddy contributed to YouTube strategy work for brands including BBC, Fox Sports, and Paramount. Today he co-leads the Kan Do Creators Community of 25,000+ creators, whose KANDO Method has helped grow 15M+ subscribers across YouTube, and is an Adobe Express Ambassador and Adobe Mentor.
How much does it cost to book Andrew Kan to speak?
Speaking fees depend on the event, format, location, and travel involved. Share your event details in the booking form and Andrew Kan or his team will follow up within 48 hours with availability and a quote tailored to your event.
How do I book Andrew Kan to speak at my event?
Use the booking form on this page. Include your event name, date, location, audience size, preferred format, and the topic or outcome you want your audience to leave with. The more detail you share, the faster the team can shape a session and confirm availability. Andrew Kan or his team responds to genuine inquiries within 48 hours.