Elliot Leavy

Elliot Leavy is a leading authority in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Alongside being a writer, strategist, and speaker on AI, Elliot is also the founder of Europe’s first Generative AI consultancy, ACQUAINTED. A seasoned tech expert with over a decade of experience, Elliot has helped enterprises, governments, and organisations navigate the transformative potential of AI. 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. 

With a background in the creative industries, Elliot founded and edited Maize, a magazine focusing on the future of technology and society. He then launched BOZO, a pioneering arts magazine and creative platform designed to give writers from around the world a space to share their work. Elliot joined Contaigious as a Staff Writer before taking on the role of Content Manager at EveryFriday. Following this, he served as Managing Editor at the AI, Data & Analytics Network, where he supported the integration of AI into businesses' supply chains and workflows, moving on to become Head of Content at Mesh-AI, and subsequently Head of Content at RedSofa London. Elliot currently serves as an Expert Board Member for Startup Snapshot and Senior Content Manager for Elsewhen.

Dedicated to sharing his expertise and empowering others to harness the power of AI, he has lectured on AI at UCL, Chaterhouse, Wellington College, and the London Film School. Elliot is the co-author of “Impatto”, a book that looks to instil a new approach to innovation within companies, and the author of “Dominion: AI, Power & The Death of Reality”. His upcoming book 'Machinepower: The Realpolitik of Artificial Intelligence" explores how AI is becoming the new foundation of power itself. Elliot's work also features in The Spectator, The Yuan, VentureBeat, and Quillette. Furthermore, he is 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 makes 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.