David Shrier is a globally recognized expert on technology-driven change at scale. He is a Professor of Practice with Imperial College Business School where he is founding faculty of the Centre for Digital Transformation and leads the new Trusted AI initiative. David also works extensively with the private sector helping established organizations build innovative capacity, having developed $10 billion of value-creation opportunities with companies such as UBS, Dun & Bradstreet, Kyriba, Ernst & Young, GE and The Walt Disney Company, as well as leading private equity and VC funds. He is CEO of a NYSE-listed company which he led through a 500%-oversubscribed IPO, and advises disruptors such as Dandelion Science (neurotechnology) and Kaleidoco (metaverse).
David is best known for creating and leading the blockchain and fintech classes for MIT and Oxford that expanded access in over 150 countries and revolutionised the business model for higher education online. His efforts resulted in nearly $1 billion of financial support for MIT, Harvard and Oxford. David’s government advisory work spans over 100 countries and has influenced policy affecting more than 2.4 billion people. He has published seven books in seven years; his eighth book, Basic Metaverse, is coming out June 8 from Little Brown and Harvard Business Publishing. More information at www.VisionaryFuture.com.