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Professor Ajay Agrawal is one of the world’s leading thinkers on the economics of artificial intelligence, widely respected for his pioneering research and practical influence on the global tech ecosystem. As Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and Founder of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Ajay has mentored more than 1,000 start-ups, many focused on machine learning and AI, equipping him with unmatched insight into how emerging technologies reshape markets, industries, and leadership strategy.
Since earning his PhD from The University of British Columbia in 2000, Ajay’s career has spanned academia, innovation, and policy. At Rotman, where he has taught since 2003, he holds the Geoffrey Taber Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He co-founded NEXT Canada to support high-potential entrepreneurs and has served as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Ajay’s influence also extends to global institutions such as the Brookings Institution, the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, and the Vector Institute, where he contributes to the ethical and economic frameworks surrounding AI development.
A highly sought-after speaker, Ajay has co-authored two landmark books, “Prediction Machines” and “Power & Prediction”, both published by Harvard Business Press. These works have redefined how business leaders and policymakers view AI’s potential. He also co-edited “The Economics of Artificial Intelligence: An Agenda”, a scholarly volume that sets the research direction for this transformative field. Recognised with numerous honours—including the Order of Canada, the University of Calgary’s Honorary Doctor of Laws, and multiple teaching and research excellence awards—Ajay’s credibility as a speaker is reinforced by both scholarly achievement and tangible impact.
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Prof. Ajay Agrawal is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Ajay was so incredibly personable, friendly, and considerate. His content helped the group reframe how they think about AI and the implications to our business. I can wholeheartedly say his session was thought-provoking and has a lasting impact; rarely does a speaker get referenced for a couple of weeks after a presentation, let alone actively come up in conversations a people talk about how to navigate their business in the coming years.”
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