about me
I've had a passion for storytelling since a young age, participating in school clubs and competing in tournaments.
As a CNBC journalist, I've interviewed leaders across the globe from New York to Sydney, Beijing to Dubai.
I've created videos amassing more than 100 million views across CNBC, Facebook & Youtube.
My passion is helping people and companies better communicate their ideas.
As a CNBC journalist, I've interviewed leaders across the globe from New York to Sydney, Beijing to Dubai.
I've created videos amassing more than 100 million views across CNBC, Facebook & Youtube.
My passion is helping people and companies better communicate their ideas.
my experience

- Graduate of The George Washington University, with Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, International Business, and minor in Communications.
- Reported for MTV News and CNBC across live television and digital platforms.
- Hosted and produced videos amassing more than 100 Million views across YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram & more.
- Hosted three half-hour documentary specials which aired globally on CNBC and played in-flight entertainment on United Airlines, American Airlines, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific.
- Interviewed Serena Williams, Gary Vaynerchuk, Bill Nye, Piyush Gupta (DBS CEO), Wang Xiang (Xiaomi President/Acting CFO), Craig Smith (Marriott International Asia CEO), Taavi Roivas (Estonia's Former Prime Minister), Jason Calacanis (Angel Investor), Changpeng Zhao (Binance CEO).
- Reported for MTV News and CNBC across live television and digital platforms.
- Hosted and produced videos amassing more than 100 Million views across YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram & more.
- Hosted three half-hour documentary specials which aired globally on CNBC and played in-flight entertainment on United Airlines, American Airlines, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific.
- Interviewed Serena Williams, Gary Vaynerchuk, Bill Nye, Piyush Gupta (DBS CEO), Wang Xiang (Xiaomi President/Acting CFO), Craig Smith (Marriott International Asia CEO), Taavi Roivas (Estonia's Former Prime Minister), Jason Calacanis (Angel Investor), Changpeng Zhao (Binance CEO).
One of my biggest passions is helping people better communicate
their message through powerful and proven techniques. |
"Uptin led the 'Power your Pitch' workshop for the Draper Entrepreneur Network (DEN), a global community of movers and shakers.
Many of the startups in the workshop had business ideas they were actively pitching to their stakeholders.
The workshop helped them identify key messaging techniques that they could use to bolster their pitch.
It also gave them the tools to increase their self confidence and build a connection with their audience."
-Vikram Bharati, Draper Entrepreneur Network Founder
"I've had the pleasure of taking Uptin's 3-day in-person workshop and working with him privately online for 6 months.
As an entrepreneur, being able to confidently and clearly communicate your story, content, and offers is crucial. With Uptin's support, my storytelling, speaking skills, and confidence have skyrocketed. Being able to receive and implement his direct feedback was invaluable.
After working with Uptin, my podcast downloads have soared and my business has doubled.
If you want to level up in your business, I highly recommend working with Uptin."
-Kim Khunaraksa, Founder of Mind Your Vibe™
"When it comes to public relations, media training is often the most overlooked, yet critical aspect of an effective communications strategy. We've seen a great deal of value in helping our client's access Uptin's extensive experience as a journalist, speaker, storyteller and television presenter.
Uptin's unique approach, grounded in collaboration, interaction and fun makes the whole experience an absolute
must have for any professionals looking to improve their confidence and capabilities."
- Oli Budgen, Bud Communications Managing Director
"Uptin is truly a master in what he does. He's been instrumental in helping me communicate my company's brand story and message, landing us multiple media features, panel, and podcast invites. Working with Uptin has not only been beneficial for our PR and media reach, his approach to storytelling and public speaking along with his thoughtful feedback has improved my confidence when pitching and meeting high-level clients.
We credit his help with sales tripling over the last few months. Also, I secured one of my biggest clients in history as a direct result of skills he taught me."
- Courtney Condy, Occupation Wild Founder
"We wanted to give our team an opportunity to up skill and we had Uptin host three workshops virtually.
The feedback we received from our staff was remarkable. People immediately walked away with tangible skills to better communicate.
It was also an incredible team-building exercise for them as everyone is now working remotely."
- Artur Fruman, ScrapeYourTongue Founder
"Even as a veteran business owner, I gained so much confidence and clarity working with Uptin. He laid out the path to success for me and my personal brand and business. I didn't feel comfortable working with media at the start, but after working with Uptin, I know what I have to offer,
I'm clear on my message and I know exactly how to get the results that I want."
- Esther Inman, Virtual Assistant Internship
"Uptin led the Master your Message course for our team and it was hugely impactful. The framework he presented helped us learn how to achieve our objectives by embracing our authentic selves and using his strategies to simplify our communication styles.
We look forward to having him back for continued staff training."
- Edris Bemanian, CEO at Engage3
Many of the startups in the workshop had business ideas they were actively pitching to their stakeholders.
The workshop helped them identify key messaging techniques that they could use to bolster their pitch.
It also gave them the tools to increase their self confidence and build a connection with their audience."
-Vikram Bharati, Draper Entrepreneur Network Founder
"I've had the pleasure of taking Uptin's 3-day in-person workshop and working with him privately online for 6 months.
As an entrepreneur, being able to confidently and clearly communicate your story, content, and offers is crucial. With Uptin's support, my storytelling, speaking skills, and confidence have skyrocketed. Being able to receive and implement his direct feedback was invaluable.
After working with Uptin, my podcast downloads have soared and my business has doubled.
If you want to level up in your business, I highly recommend working with Uptin."
-Kim Khunaraksa, Founder of Mind Your Vibe™
"When it comes to public relations, media training is often the most overlooked, yet critical aspect of an effective communications strategy. We've seen a great deal of value in helping our client's access Uptin's extensive experience as a journalist, speaker, storyteller and television presenter.
Uptin's unique approach, grounded in collaboration, interaction and fun makes the whole experience an absolute
must have for any professionals looking to improve their confidence and capabilities."
- Oli Budgen, Bud Communications Managing Director
"Uptin is truly a master in what he does. He's been instrumental in helping me communicate my company's brand story and message, landing us multiple media features, panel, and podcast invites. Working with Uptin has not only been beneficial for our PR and media reach, his approach to storytelling and public speaking along with his thoughtful feedback has improved my confidence when pitching and meeting high-level clients.
We credit his help with sales tripling over the last few months. Also, I secured one of my biggest clients in history as a direct result of skills he taught me."
- Courtney Condy, Occupation Wild Founder
"We wanted to give our team an opportunity to up skill and we had Uptin host three workshops virtually.
The feedback we received from our staff was remarkable. People immediately walked away with tangible skills to better communicate.
It was also an incredible team-building exercise for them as everyone is now working remotely."
- Artur Fruman, ScrapeYourTongue Founder
"Even as a veteran business owner, I gained so much confidence and clarity working with Uptin. He laid out the path to success for me and my personal brand and business. I didn't feel comfortable working with media at the start, but after working with Uptin, I know what I have to offer,
I'm clear on my message and I know exactly how to get the results that I want."
- Esther Inman, Virtual Assistant Internship
"Uptin led the Master your Message course for our team and it was hugely impactful. The framework he presented helped us learn how to achieve our objectives by embracing our authentic selves and using his strategies to simplify our communication styles.
We look forward to having him back for continued staff training."
- Edris Bemanian, CEO at Engage3