Elliot Leavy is a writer, strategist, and speaker at the forefront of artificial intelligence. He writes not as a distant observer but from the coalface — helping companies, governments, and institutions navigate the Intelligence Age.
He is the founder of Acquainted, Europe’s first Generative AI consultancy, and has advised organisations across sectors on how AI is reshaping business and society. Over the past decade he has launched and edited maize, a magazine on the future of technology and society, served as Managing Editor of the AI, Data & Analytics Network, and lectured on AI at UCL, Charterhouse, Wellington College, and the London Film School.
Elliot’s work appears in The Spectator, VentureBeat, and Quillette, and his essays and talks draw on interviews with policymakers, defence insiders, and executives at leading tech companies. His upcoming book Machinepower explores how AI is becoming the new foundation of power itself.
Known for making complex ideas accessible, Elliot speaks globally on AI, geopolitics, and the future of technology, engaging audiences from boardrooms to classrooms.
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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