David Shrier is a futurist and innovation catalyst with expertise in artificial intelligence, data/analytics, fintech, digital identity, cybersecurity, and collaborative innovation. He is the CEO of Esme Learning Solutions, an AI-enabled digital learning company that works with top universities like MIT and the University of Oxford, and Adit EdTech (NYSE: ADEX.U), a 'blank check' company (SPAC) focused on education technology, education-related services, training, and other education opportunities. David is also on the board of Copper Technologies (UK) Ltd, a markets infrastructure provider for institutional crypto trading.
David holds an appointment as Professor of Practice, Imperial College Business School, Imperial College London. He previously was an Associate Fellow with Said Business School, University of Oxford, and a Lecturer & Futurist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he also held positions as Managing Director, Connection Science and New Ventures Officer, MIT Sloan. David specializes in helping established organizations to build new revenue and new markets. Notable engagements include Kyriba, Dun & Bradstreet, Wolters Kluwer, Ernst & Young, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, GE/NBC, The Walt Disney Company, AOL Verizon, and Starwood, as well as private equity funds. He has led a number of private equity and venture capital-backed companies as CEO, CFO or COO, in either interim or full-time capacities, and has co-founded four AI-enabled MIT spinouts.