Sameer Rawjee – CEO of O School Ventures and Future of Work Strategist

Sameer Rawjee is a futurist, author, and entrepreneur who helps people and organisations prepare for the future of work. He created Google’s Life Design Lab, a program that supported thousands of employees worldwide in aligning career paths with purpose. Today, he leads O School Ventures, advising global companies on how to integrate human skills with technological change. His book “Taking the Anxiety Out of AI” explores the human dimension of artificial intelligence in workplaces. Through teaching, consulting, and speaking, Sameer guides audiences to embrace curiosity, resilience, and adaptability in an age of rapid transformation.

Speaking Topics:

• How to Master Human Intelligence in the AI Age
• How to Think Like a Futurist
• The Future of Humans at Work

Credentials and Impact:

Sameer Rawjee’s career began in education technology, where he launched a digital learning initiative that grew into part of a larger African university network. His academic journey spanned four universities, where he combined business, design, and systems thinking. He later joined Google in Europe, first contributing to digital strategy before founding the Life Design Lab. This initiative helped employees worldwide explore personal purpose and professional growth, becoming a model for career development within global organisations.

Building on this work, Sameer founded O School Ventures, a company dedicated to helping businesses and schools prepare for the future of work. He has worked with major organisations across technology, finance, and education, shaping strategies that balance artificial intelligence with essential human abilities like creativity, emotional intelligence, and collaboration.

Sameer’s approach has been adopted by leading business schools and featured by international media. He speaks at conferences and leadership events where he shares frameworks for thinking like a futurist, mastering human intelligence, and guiding companies through stages of transformation. His perspective bridges technology and humanity, giving leaders and professionals the tools to thrive in environments shaped by AI and constant change.

Publications and Media:

Sameer Rawjee is the author of “Taking the Anxiety Out of AI”, which highlights how individuals and companies can adapt to technological disruption. His leadership in career and purpose development has influenced programs at global business schools and been featured in international media. Through articles, interviews, and keynote appearances, he provides accessible insights that link the rise of artificial intelligence with the enduring value of human skills and intelligence.

Why Book Sameer?

Sameer Rawjee helps audiences understand the future of work and the role of human intelligence in an AI-driven age. With experience at Google, O School Ventures, and in education technology, he equips leaders with frameworks for adaptability, purpose, and resilience. His keynotes inspire both action and long-term vision.

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