Sam Beni is a distinguished Technology Futurist, recognised for his innovative leadership and strategic foresight in advancing the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various industries. With the mission to simplify the complex, his approach blends deep technological expertise with understanding of the dynamic needs of modern businesses, particularly in navigating the complexities of emerging technologies. As the architect behind the concept of "Complex AI", he has cemented his reputation as a leading thought leader, merging his unique multi-disciplinary background with cutting-edge technologies to drive unprecedented advancements from the creation of centralised digital assets to advanced AI systems for the most complex problems, which have driven key technological deployments worth hundreds of millions. He has an extensive background in cutting-edge technology firms and previously co-founded multiple deeptech scaleups and successfully exited as a founder. Sam’s career highlights include supporting over 6,000 startups to scale and innovate. Under his leadership as the Head of Innovation & Investment, Tech Nation evolved into the 3rd most successful accelerator globally. These initiatives have propelled over 45 companies to unicorn status and drawing a staggering $32 billion in investment collectively. As the Founder of Platin Capital Ventures, Sam has introduced ground-breaking methodologies to the venture capital process, significantly enhancing how investments support the most innovative startups from pre-seed to IPO and established firms alike. Sam lends his extensive expertise as a strategic advisor. His guidance helps organisations identify growth opportunities and implement innovative solutions that enhance their competitive edge in rapidly evolving markets. Additionally, Sam holds strategic board positions, including at Helixx Industries, where he directs corporate and technology strategies towards market-leading mobility innovations. His expertise as a keynote speaker is highly sought after, having delivered influential talks to tens of thousands on global stages such as TEDx, CogX, the AI Summit, the UK Parliament and as Guest Lecturer at top institutions like London Business School, Oxford University, Warwick Business School and Imperial College.For any inquiries please email him at sam@sambeni.com