Elliot Leavy is the founder of Europe’s first Generative AI consultancy, ACQUAINTED. A seasoned tech expert with over a decade of experience, Elliot has helped brands and enterprises navigate the transformative potential of AI and other technologies. A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Elliot offers unique insights on practical AI applications and can skillfully simplify complex concepts to educate and inspire businesses, educational institutions and organisations.
An experienced AI consultant, Elliot was the Managing Editor at the AI, Data & Analytics Network, where he’d support enterprises to integrate AI into their supply chains and workflows. Founding editor of maize.io, Elliot contributed to building a tech-innovation platform that has since evolved into a university, where he lectured on technology’s transformative power. Elliot is also a member of the advisory board for Startup Snapshot, where he provides insights on AI innovation and its applications across industries.
Dedicated to sharing his expertise and empowering others to harness the power of AI, Elliot is a UCL AI Mentor and Guest Lecturer at the London Film School, where he explores the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and creativity. Co-author of “Impatto”, a book that looks to instil a new approach to innovation within companies, Elliot is also the author of “Dominion: AI, Power & The Death of Reality”, and a featured contributor at “The Spectator”. Elliot is also the host of “ACQUAINTED with: Generative AI Storytelling”, a podcast, exploring how GenAI is affecting society and has featured film directors, EU law drafters and AI ethics advisors from the Vatican.
Elliot’s deep understanding of Generative AI and its implications make him a trusted advisor to those looking to embrace the future of technology. With over a decade of experience consulting for creative industries and tech, Elliot is regularly hired for speaking engagements by leading organisations, where he captivates audiences with his profound knowledge of generative AI, demystifying complex terms to educate brands, schools and businesses about the applications of AI.
Books
Impatto
Elliot Leavy's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Generative AI
- AI & Creativity
- AI Ethics
- AI in Production & Film
- Digital Twins
- LLMs.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Elliot shares my technological determinist approach to technology and brings a fresh and realistic approach to what is going on today and (most importantly) tomorrow."- Nicklas, VC Investor
"With ACQUAINTED, I was able to clearly see the opportunities presented by AI and begin formulating a strategy that was backed up by grounded- yet cutting-edge - knowledge of the current and future technological landscape." - Alberto, Director of AP Commodities Ltd.
- 2023 - Founder, ACQUAINTED
- 2023 - AI Mentor, UCL
- 2023 - Senior Creative, REDSOFA LONDON
- 2022 - Head of Content, Mesh-AI
- 2022 - Managing Editor, AI, Data & Analytics Network
- 2021 - Tech Editor, Creative Salon Worldwide
- 2021 - Marketing and Comms Manager, EveryFriday
- 2019 - Staff Writer, Contagious
- 2017 - Editor, MAIZE
- 2017 - Founder, BOZO
- 2016 - Deputy/Arts Editor, Alt Africa
- 2016 - Communications Consultant, Ambition School Leadership
- 2016 - Copywriter, AKQA
- 2014 - Junior Copywriter, AKQA
- 2008 - Work Experience, Campaign Magazine
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