About Azeem
I am dedicated to demystifying the prospects and possibilities of the future. We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history, as we navigate significant shifts driven by a range of powerful exponential technologies. Among these, artificial intelligence stands out, along with renewables, synthetic biology, 3D printing, and more. These technologies are ushering in a transformation of a magnitude unprecedented in the last century and perhaps ever before. This transformation is occurring against a backdrop of changing climates, shifting demographics, and evolving geopolitics.
I aim to bring the themes of this exponential transition to life in a manner that is expert, accessible, and systematic. My goal is to shed light on the complexities of these changes, assisting individuals and organizations in understanding the evolving landscape, anticipating how the world might change, and preparing for these shifts.
eXPERIENCE
Founder, Exponential View (2015 - present)
Co-chair, Global Futures Council on Complex Risk, World Economic Forum (2023 - present)
Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School (2023 - present)
Visiting Fellow, Oxford University (2022 - present)
Previously,
Venture Partner, Kindred Capital
Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Co
Senior Advisor, Accenture
Senior Advisor, PwC
Consumer board member, Ofcom
Founder, Peerindex (acquired Cision Technologies)
Correspondent at The Economist; executive roles at Thomson Reusters (LSEG group); Schibsted Group
Investor in 30+ tech startups
By the numbers
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26,600,000+
Articles read each year
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2,000,000+
Podcast listens
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419,000
Linkedin followers
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286,000
Newsletter subscribers
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260
Podcast episodes
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15+
AI startup investments
Awards & recognition
Vox, Future Perfect 50
2023
Honorary Doctorate, Hult International Business School
2023
2022
LinkedIn Top Voice
2016,17,18,19
Grand Prix, Best Startup, Europas
2011

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