Shazam Co-Founder & Trailblazing Keynote Speaker on Leadership & AI

Dhiraj Mukherjee is an internationally recognised entrepreneur, investor and keynote speaker specialising in leadership, artificial intelligence and organisational adaptability. Best known as one of the key figures behind the growth of Shazam, Dhiraj helped transform the pioneering music recognition app from an ambitious idea into a global technology success story that has been used more than 100 billion times. Following Shazam’s acquisition by Apple, he established himself as one of Europe’s leading technology investors, backing more than 250 AI and technology startups, including OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. Named among the Financial Times’ Top 50 Technology Entrepreneurs in Europe, Dhiraj is widely sought after for his insights into innovation, disruption and future-ready leadership.

Before helping build Shazam into one of the world’s most recognisable technology brands, Dhiraj held senior positions across financial services, technology, media and entertainment. His broad commercial experience provided a strong foundation for understanding how organisations adapt and evolve in rapidly changing markets. As a founding member of the Shazam leadership team, he played a pivotal role in scaling the business through multiple phases of growth, navigating technological change and market disruption along the way. Following the company’s successful acquisition by Apple, Dhiraj transitioned into investing and advisory work, supporting entrepreneurs and leadership teams seeking to harness emerging technologies and build resilient organisations. He also earned an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, further strengthening his expertise in innovation and strategic leadership.

Through his extensive investment portfolio, Dhiraj has gained a unique perspective on the technologies shaping the future. His investments span more than 250 companies across artificial intelligence, software, digital transformation and emerging technology sectors. Alongside his investment activities, he advises major global organisations including UBS, Eli Lilly, Unilever and PwC, helping leaders navigate complex change and foster cultures of continuous learning and adaptability. His work has established him as a trusted voice on the intersection of leadership, innovation and technological transformation.

Today, Dhiraj shares insights drawn from more than 35 years of company building, investing and advising. Over the past year, he has engaged with policymakers, regulators and business leaders throughout the Middle East and Asia, discussing the development of future-ready AI ecosystems and responsible innovation. Whether addressing senior executives, entrepreneurs or policymakers, he combines practical experience with forward-looking perspectives, helping audiences understand how to embrace uncertainty, leverage emerging technologies and build organisations capable of thriving in an increasingly complex world.

Why Hire Dhiraj Mukherjee?

Dhiraj Mukherjee is hired for his rare ability to bridge technological innovation with practical leadership strategy. Drawing on his experience scaling Shazam, investing in more than 250 technology startups and advising global corporations, he provides audiences with actionable insights into artificial intelligence, adaptability and organisational transformation. His presentations help leaders understand how to anticipate disruption rather than react to it, while creating cultures that embrace continuous learning and innovation. Combining entrepreneurial experience, investor foresight and global advisory expertise, Dhiraj equips audiences with the mindset and tools needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.