Speaking
Ideas worth
putting on stage.
I've built what I talk about. My keynotes draw on real experience — cold-emailing a top creator at 16, raising through top accelerators, and scaling a platform that reaches every audience on earth.
Why invite me?
Operator meets storyteller.
I know what it takes to build and fund a company because I've done it. Event organisers say I bring a rare mix of hands-on experience and compelling stories that audiences feel immediately.
Topics
What I talk about
Global Content Strategy
Most creators reach only 5% of their potential audience. I share the playbook we use at Aview to localise, distribute and monetise across the world, with real case studies from one-billion-view projects.
AI & the Creator Economy
AI isn't replacing creators — it's removing the bottleneck between them and global audiences. Learn what's changing right now in how content is made, distributed and monetised, and where the opportunities are being missed.
Building at 16
The unfiltered story of starting a company in high school, landing Logan Paul as a client and shaking off the "teen entrepreneur" label. Perfect for youth audiences, accelerators, and anyone who believes in starting before you're ready.
From Idea to Exit — Startup Fundamentals
A practical workshop on validating an idea, finding your first customers and navigating accelerators like Techstars and CDL. Based on doing it — not reading about it.
Esports & Media Convergence
How the $1.8 billion esports industry is merging with traditional media and why localisation is the missing link — with lessons from the OverActive Media ActiveVoices partnership.
The New Rules of Fundraising
What really gets you into top accelerators, how to pitch when you're young and unknown, and how to stay mentally strong while raising capital. Honest and specific — based on Techstars '23, NEXT Canada Next36, and CDL.
Past venues
Where I've spoken
“Akshay brings the rare combination of real operator experience and genuine storytelling ability. He's built what he talks about — and audiences feel that immediately.”
— Event organizer feedback
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