Ajay ChowdhuryVisionary Technology Entrepreneur and Expert in Generative AI

Ajay Chowdhury is a distinguished entrepreneur and Managing Director at BCG Digital Ventures, where he leads the global deep tech division. With over twenty-five years of experience spearheading digital transformations across mobile, e-commerce, and digital retail, he has been pivotal in the growth and sale of major firms including Shazam to Apple and Seatwave to Ticketmaster. His international expertise spans markets in North America, Europe, China, and India, and he currenty serves as the Chair of Cambridge Enterprise at the University of Cambridge. Recognised as one of the most influential figures in UK business, Ajay has been named in the Asian Power 100 and the Sunday Times top 100 BAME business leaders. Beyond his corporate success, he is an accomplished novelist whose award-winning Kamil Rahman series is being adapted for television. He has contributed his strategic expertise to prestigious boards such as the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and Historic Royal Palaces. As a keynote speaker, Ajay provides an authoritative perspective on the intersection of technology and creativity. He explains the complexities of building disruptive startups and delves into the transformative potential of generative AI, offering audiences a clear understanding of the opportunities and risks within the modern digital landscape. His vast experience across the public and private sectors makes him an ideal choice for organisations looking to navigate deep tech innovation. On stage, Ajay Chowdhury is best known for talks on Disruptive Startups, Generative AI and Technology and Creativity. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Entrepreneurship, Media & Broadcasting and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Ajay Chowdhury is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Ajay Chowdhury travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Ajay Chowdhury would approach your audience.