Founder of INSIDER and Native Marketer — entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Forbes columnist on AI, blockchain, and modern marketing.
Ashi Bhat is an Australian entrepreneur, futurist, and TEDx speaker who founded INSIDER, a blockchain-based loyalty solution, and Native Marketer — a newsletter trusted by C-suite executives from Forbes, the Financial Times, TIME, and Yves Saint Laurent. She is a regular columnist for Forbes Australia, Ad Age, The Drum, and The Australian, and serves as a mentor at Stanford University's AI and Blockchain Alumni Association and at Inspiring Rare Birds. In 2023 she was a finalist for the Women's Agenda Leadership Award, and has shared platforms with figures including Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Kristina Keneally, first female Premier of NSW.
Bhat's work sits at the intersection of emerging technology and modern marketing — a territory she navigates with equal parts commercial instinct and editorial credibility. Her perspective is shaped by building real products in blockchain and AI while simultaneously writing about those technologies for mainstream business audiences, which gives her a rare ability to translate genuinely complex ideas into terms that resonate with non-technical leaders.
She suits conferences and corporate events where the audience is navigating digital disruption, AI adoption, or the future of brand and marketing strategy. Particularly strong for women in leadership events, innovation forums, and technology conferences where the conversation needs to connect cutting-edge ideas to practical business reality.
Ashi Bhat is a keynote speaker based in New South Wales who speaks on artificial intelligence, business strategy and innovation. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
Ashi Bhat has spent the last few years advising leading organisations on artificial intelligence (AI) and serves as an advisor for Stanford University’s AI and Blockchain Association, where she leverages her expertise to further the influence of ethical AI.
During this keynote, Ashi delves into the transformative power of AI in enhancing products and experiences, from personalisation to predictive analysis. By leveraging relevant anecdotes and brand case studies, she helps audiences understand how AI is impacting their industry, customers and workforce. Ashi highlights the capabilities of generative AI and provides practical next steps in using AI to gain a competitive business advantage.
As the Founder of blockchain-powered loyalty platform, INSIDER, Ashi has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development in Web3 and the Metaverse.
She recently delivered a TED talk on this topic, and is skilled at demystifying complex technologies such as Web 3.0, Blockchain, NFTs and Digital Collectibles, Metaverse, Gaming, Tokenomics and Augmented Reality, turning them from buzzwords into actionable blueprints for brands.
This keynote paints a vivid picture of the ever-shifting tech landscape and the potential of Web 3.0. It outlines the approaches brands can adopt to strategically position their organisation and enhance customer loyalty. Ashi guides audiences through new cycles of technology, emerging trends and sheds light on core principles and innovations such as decentralisation, community-led brands, NFTs and the Metaverse.
At 18, Ashi launched her first e-commerce business in a single weekend. She then built a flourishing drop-shipping business, which she expanded globally, fostering a brand community of thousands. Now, her first TEDx talk has captivated audiences with insights on emerging technology, such as AI and Web3.
Fast forward to today, Ashi is pioneering the future of loyalty programs and at the forefront of the emerging technology industry with her business, INSIDER.
This keynote shares Ashi’s remarkable journey from youth entrepreneur to a TEDx Speaker and being trusted by executives from organisations such as Forbes and TIME. Get ready to delve into Ashi’s playbook for success, which explores strategies for managing imposter syndrome, building resilience, championing vulnerability and unlocking networks for success.
As an immigrant and woman of colour, Ashi has witnessed first-hand the consequences of limited diversity in leadership: heightened bias, rising wealth inequality and less innovation.
In this keynote, Ashi delves into the following topics:
• Her personal journey, from co-founding Insider to evolving into a leading voice in innovation, consumer marketing and diversity.
• Insights on how emerging leaders can find their footing in male-dominated sectors, emphasising the pivotal role women play in driving purpose-led innovation.
• Strategies for leaders to elevate their diversity quotient, offering a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape through key evidence and data.
• Guidance on tackling imposter syndrome, fostering resilience, embracing authenticity, and leveraging networks for success.
• Actionable insights for leaders to prepare for the next generation of customers and employees - Generation Z.
Ashi Bhat delivered a truly enlightening keynote on Web3 at our Sydney Digital Experience Summit. Her expertise and eloquence shone through, providing invaluable insights that captivated our audience. Ashi's professionalism and approachability made her an absolute pleasure to work with. We are deeply grateful for her contribution to the success of our event.Digital Experience Summit Clutch Events
Ashi was a Keynote Speaker at our Women in Leadership Summit 2023, run in partnership with UN Women Australia and Diversity Council Australia. Ashi tackled complex topics such as modern leadership and diversity. She leveraged personal anecdotes and cutting-edge research to craft a compelling narrative that captivated the audience. As a young female leader in innovation, Ashi brought a unique perspective on unlocking networks for success. She shared key frameworks that resonated with leaders, offering actionable insights on preparing for the rise of Generation Z as both consumers and employees. Ashi possesses a combination of expertise, passion and an authentic delivery style that makes her the ideal choice for any event seeking to inspire, inform and invigorate.Women in Leadership Summit, Women Leaders Institute and UN Women Australia
Ashi was invited to be a panel speaker at our InnovateHer Marketing and Emerging Tech event, run in partnership with the City of Sydney. She had a genuine passion for the topics of AI, technology and marketing, and was able to distill complex ideas into thought-provoking marketing insights. The seamless blend of real-world examples, relevant anecdotes and thought-provoking questions kept the audience engaged. She played a pivotal role in the success of the panel discussion. Following the event, we were excited to invite Ashi to become an official mentor for the Inspiring Rare Birds community.InnovateHer Marketing and Emerging Tech Workshop, Inspiring Rare Birds and City of Sydney
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