George Berkowski

George Berkowski is a renowned tech entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker with a formidable track record in cyber security, AR technology, and mobile innovation. With over two decades of experience across sectors including fintech, e-commerce, and transportation, George has built and scaled a number of high-impact digital platforms that have transformed user security and privacy in real-time environments. His work with DeepAR.ai — the world’s largest independent Face and Body AR platform — has seen him create robust systems used by over 100 million people each month, setting a new standard for secure, real-time facial data handling on mobile devices.

George’s credentials as a cyber security thought leader stem not only from his technical depth but from his pioneering efforts in AI-driven mobile security. His research, “Shape and Appearance Based Sequenced Convnets to Detect Real-Time Face Attributes on Mobile Devices”, showcases cutting-edge methods to protect biometric data without compromising user experience. Under his leadership, DeepAR.ai and its flagship MRRMRR app have delivered AR capabilities embedded with rigorous privacy safeguards, a crucial asset in today’s surveillance-prone digital world.

Previously, George was the product mastermind behind Hailo — a taxi app that reached 13 global cities and generated over $150 million in revenue before its acquisition by Daimler. His ability to architect secure, scalable systems was instrumental to Hailo’s success and international expansion. He also served as CPO at GoCompare and Booking.com, leading large tech and AI teams and embedding secure product design principles across all stages of development. His book, “How to Build a Billion Dollar App”, remains a go-to reference for entrepreneurs navigating the complex intersection of growth, UX, and cyber resilience.

Whether he’s speaking about the future of secure AR commerce, ethical AI, or building billion-dollar apps with privacy at their core, George Berkowski brings unmatched expertise, sharp insight, and a proven track record. Hire George Berkowski via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency.