Professor Andy Pardoe is a leading expert in technology and futurism, with particular focus on artificial intelligence. Previously named as one of the Top 30 AI Influencers For 2017 by IBM Watson, Andy’s particular interest in AI start-ups landed him the opportunity to become Managing Partner of Pardoe Ventures and Co-Founder of CriticalMass Global. He is also an expert advisor to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, and is an Associate Fellow of the Warwick Business School and Chair of the Warwick Technology Network.
Andy is an IT professional having over 20 years experience across multiple industries, including investment banking, retail commerce and supply chain, and multi-media asset protection and network security. Working for large corporates and start-ups, he has a keen understanding of business transformation and change management and has delivered many large IT implementations acting as either global development manager, program manager, IT director or managing director.
He has a strong academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems Engineering, a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and an MBA specialising in Business Transformation and Mergers & Acquisitions, all from Warwick University. Furthermore, Professor Andy Pardoe is a regarded author and publisher, having written multiple acclaimed articles and papers, as well as authoring his first book "The Continuum of Intelligence".
As a leading expert in his field, Professor Andy Pardoe is able to provide valuable information on how to help grow the next generation of AI start-ups, business transformation, change management and upcoming technological and digital trends. His books such as "Confident AI", "IQ Unknown: How AI is Changing the World" and "AI Strategy for Business Leaders" exemplify his knowledge in the field of AI.
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Andy Pardoe's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Deep Tech & Innovation
- The Future of Work in an AI World
- Future of AI vs Humans
- AI Strategy for Business Leaders – Challenges & Opportunities
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Andy has an interesting but balanced perspective on the field of AI and can give some thought-provoking insights into the future of AI and its impact on the workplace and beyond. His talks are both entertaining and stimulating, leaving the audience with a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential." - Chair, Vistage 2023
"The Data+Digital Live team would like to extend our absolute thanks and appreciation for your hard work and contribution to Data+Digital Live 2024." - FCA Data+Digital Insights Event
"Thank you so much for being part of our leadership conference and for undertaking our keynote speech. You practically bought to life the technological revolution that is affecting us all and enabled some new and different conversations to take place. I hope we can continue our collaboration on this." - Leadership Conference
- 2023 - Named the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards
- 2023 – Author of "Becoming a Data Scientist"
- 2023 – Senior Scientist – AI, Web3 & Metaverse Specialist, Eharo Ltd.
- 2023 – Advisory Board Member, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- 2022 – Co-Author of "60 Leaders in AI"
- 2020 – Chair of the Deep Tech Innovation Center, Warwick Innovation District
- 2020 – Author of "The AI Book"
- 2017 – Principal Director for Artificial Intelligence, Accenture
- 2016 – Machine Learning Affinity Group Leader, Credit Suisse
- 2015 – Founder & Group CEO, Wisdom Works Group
- 2014 – REF Global Development Manager, Credit Suisse
- 2013 – Risk Engine Framework Development Manager, Credit Suisse
- 2007 – Prime Swap Development Manager
- 2007 – Managing Director, Friend MTS Ltd.
- 2001 – Managing Director, Zenopia Ltd.
- 2000 – Chief Technology Officer, Blueheath Holdings PLC
- 1997 – Senior IT Specialist, Merill Lynch
- 1996 – Head of Software, Racal Messenger/Racal Research
