Dhiraj Mukherjee

Dhiraj Mukherjee is a pioneering technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Shazam, the world-renowned music recognition service. Having seen the platform reach over 100 billion users before its acquisition by Apple, he is recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe's top 50 technology innovators. Today, he is a prolific investor with a portfolio exceeding 250 businesses, including early backing for OpenAI. His extensive career spans three decades across the financial services, media, and technology sectors, having held senior roles and advisory positions for global organisations such as UBS, Unilever, and PwC. With a focus on the intersection of human leadership and artificial intelligence, Mukherjee helps organisations move beyond initial tech pilots toward productive, large-scale deployment. He advises boards on how to build resilient systems that can reinvent themselves during periods of intense disruption. His approach focuses on the necessity of adaptability, teaching leaders how to operate effectively under uncertainty while designing teams for roles that are yet to be defined. Audiences book Mukherjee for his unique perspective as both a successful founder and a forward-thinking investor. He provides a clear framework for navigating the era of AI, helping businesses identify where emerging technology creates genuine value. On stage, Dhiraj Mukherjee is best known for talks on AI, Next Generation, Innovation, Leadership and Strategy. 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 AI, Entrepreneurship and Technology, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Dhiraj Mukherjee 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, Dhiraj Mukherjee 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 Dhiraj Mukherjee would approach your audience.