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Dhiraj is an international keynote speaker on leadership, AI, and adapting to emerging technology. He helped grow Shazam from the original idea to over 100 billion uses, and was named one of Europe\u2019s Top 50 technology entrepreneurs by the Financial Times. Since Shazam\u2019s sale to Apple, he has invested in over 250 leading AI and technology startups, including OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT).<\/p>\n

Previously he held senior roles in Financial Services, Technology, and media and entertainment, and has an MBA from Stanford Business School. Dhiraj\u2019s expertise is helping leaders build adaptable organisations, combining practical experience building an iconic company with first-hand foresight of a technology-driven future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dhiraj is an international keynote speaker on leadership, AI, and adapting to emerging technology. He helped grow Shazam from the original idea to over 100 […]
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