Captivate, an IABC partner, is a speaking and training company that brings the best of academic research to the business world, making research backed techniques on communication simple to understand and easy to use.
About Captivate
About Darren Chiu & Ben Wise
Darren Chiu is a strategy lead at Google, helping brands across all industries develop best-in-class marketing strategies. With over 12 years of industry experience, Darren’s passion for communication doesn’t stop at the world of business and sales. In his spare time, Darren moonlights as a comedic storyteller, stretching his creativity and perspectives beyond the boundaries of his professional life. As a recognition of his dedication and expertise, Darren was selected as an Emerging Leader in Advertising & Sales by The Peak in 2023.
Ben Wise is co-founder of Captivate, providing tactical tools to help you increase your powers of persuasion. As sought after speakers on the psychology of persuasion, they have presented at industry events, conferences, and corporate training programs.
Beyond Captivate, Ben Wise is a 15-year advertising industry veteran who has held successive sales and leadership roles at Google, where he is currently the head of programmatic media. Ben is active in his community where he serves on the board of the Daily Bread Food Bank and advises multiple startups on sales and go to market strategy.