Dr Anish Shivdasani is a tech entrepreneur and blockchain expert who has founded and exited two startups in Africa and the Middle East. Anish’s first startup- Giraffe- was the first African startup backed by Silicon Valley investors. Giraffe is a job matching platform that connects jobseekers with employers, and helped... Read more
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Dr Anish Shivdasani is a tech entrepreneur and blockchain expert who has founded and exited two startups in Africa and the Middle East. Anish’s first startup- Giraffe- was the first African startup backed by Silicon Valley investors. Giraffe is a job matching platform that connects jobseekers with employers, and helped over half a million South Africans get jobs before being acquired in 2021.
His second startup- BNS MENA- is a crypto exchange launched in Turkey in 2022 and continues to operate there. At present Anish is a Senior Advisor at Roland Berger’s Digital & Entrepreneurship practice in the Middle East, where he advises governments and corporates on digital strategy, entrepreneurship, AI and blockchain.
Anish is also fascinated by compassionate leadership, has a passion for company culture and high performing teams and is an expert in helping organisations transform their culture. Anish has a distinguished public speaking record. A highly animated and energetic orator, he has spoken at numerous major conferences and events, including:
• The United Nations in New York
• SaaStr Annual in San Francisco
• Brookings Institute roundtable in Aspen
• AIM Summit, DIFC Fintech Summit, Dubai Web3 festival
He is also an expert moderator and has featured on numerous panels on crypto, technology and economics. Anish has also lectured university students on tech entrepreneurship and the impact of technology on society.
Anish has an MA from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from the UK Medical Research Council.
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Anish Shivdasani's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Anish tailored to your event.
Anish Shivdasani speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Smart Cities. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Anish to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Anish Shivdasani is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Anish can accommodate.
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Anish Shivdasani delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Anish Shivdasani's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Smart Cities. To get a clear sense of Anish's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Anish Shivdasani can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Economics & Finance, Future & Technology, Smart Cities is relevant. Details of Anish's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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