Speaking
Ideas worth
putting on stage.
Keynotes, panels, and fireside chats on AI, the creator economy, and what it actually takes to build something real.
Topics
What I talk about
Global Content Strategy
Most creators reach just 5% of their potential audience because they publish in one language. I break down the exact playbook Aview uses to unlock international markets — from localization to distribution to monetization — with real case studies from 1B+ views.
AI & the Creator Economy
AI isn't replacing creators — it's removing the bottleneck between them and global audiences. I talk about what's changing right now in how content is made, distributed, and monetized, what founders and creators need to do about it, and where the opportunities are being missed.
Building at 16 — The Founder Story
The real, unfiltered story of starting a company in high school, landing Logan Paul as a client, going through Techstars, and building something that outlasted 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 or keynote on getting from zero to traction: how to validate an idea, find your first customers, build a team, and navigate accelerators like Techstars and CDL. Based on doing it — not reading about it.
The Esports & Media Convergence
How the $1.8B esports industry is converging with traditional media, and why localization is the missing link. I talk about the OverActive Media ActiveVoices partnership and what it signals for the future of global esports content.
The New Rules of Fundraising
What actually gets you into top accelerators, how to pitch when you're young and unknown, and the mental game of raising capital while running a company. Honest, specific, and 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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