Author of the "bracing book" How to Fix the Future, as well as Cult of the Amateur, Digital Vertigo, and The Internet Is Not The Answer, Andrew Keen is an authority in technology. As a keynote speaker, he can expertly discuss the digital revolution with audiences of all sizes. Andrew can confidently and eloquently explore complicated topics surrounding the internet, meaning that all audiences can enjoy his highly interesting speeches.
Born in London, he graduated from the University of London with a degree in History, before moving to America to complete his Master's degree in Political Science from the University of California. Andrew then transferred to Tufts University, the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Northeastern University, where he taught History and Politics. Following his professorship, he founded Audiocafe.com in 1995. The company specialised in technology, and led Andrew to work at Pure Depth as its Director of Global Strategy Sales. He worked on his novels during this period.
Andrew founded the thinktank, FutureCast, in 2013. The event intended to bring entrepreneurs, technologists and investors together to push the boundaries of digital advancements. Hosted by AT&T, it is a testament to Andrew's leverage on the discussion of technology. In 2007, he openly criticised Web 2.0 sites like Youtube and Wikipedia in his novel, The Cult of the Amateur. Andrew believes that user-driven sites undermine mainstream media outlets, who are professional and have more resources. As a keynote speaker, Andrew can offer his unique, sometimes controversial, perspective on the evolving landscape of the internet.
Despite being a technologist, Andrew's work heavily criticises the internet. He claims that it is detrimental to those who use it and has produced a climate of narcissism, consumerism and capitalism, further separating the rich and the poor. He unabashedly blames the likes of Google and Amazon, for their role in economic competition. In his 2018 novel, How To Fix The Future, Andrew discusses the importance of human values in the digital revolution. A regular on the speaking circuit, Andrew is capable of inspiring a new perspective on technology influenced by his research.