William Tunstall-Pedoe

William Tunstall-Pedoe is one of the UK’s most distinguished voices in Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity innovation. As the Founder of Evi, the pioneering voice assistant acquired by Amazon, William was a senior member of the team that defined, built and launched Amazon Alexa — a product now embedded in homes worldwide. His groundbreaking work in natural language understanding, semantic search and AI reasoning has reshaped how humans interact with technology, establishing him as a thought leader in the intersection of AI and digital security.

A Cambridge-educated computer scientist, William has been at the forefront of AI since his teenage years, when he began developing commercial software. Today, as Founder and CEO of UnlikelyAI, he is spearheading the development of safe, trustworthy general intelligence using neuro-symbolic methods — an approach designed to overcome the reliability and transparency challenges facing modern AI systems. His vision for creating accurate, explainable AI aligns directly with the cybersecurity sector’s growing demand for robust, verifiable technologies in an era of increasing digital threats.

William’s reputation extends far beyond the tech lab. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a respected startup mentor and investor, and has advised over a hundred high-growth AI ventures. His unique contributions also include developing Anagram Genius — software used by Dan Brown to craft critical plot elements of “The Da Vinci Code” — and programming the only known system to solve cryptic crossword clues with AI, showcasing his talent for applying advanced algorithms to novel, real-world problems.

In a world where data security, transparency and ethical AI are more important than ever, William Tunstall-Pedoe is a rare speaker who blends deep technical knowledge with visionary insight. Book William Tunstall-Pedoe via The Cyber Security Speakers Agency to equip your audience with cutting-edge understanding of AI, innovation, and digital trust.