Dr Amir Sani is a thought leader in AI-driven process automation and strategic decision-making within private markets. With an impressive background that includes roles as Senior Vice President of Fund & Investment Analytics at Techstars, Partner at EY, and Chief Technology Officer at 13Books Capital, Dr Sani brings a wealth of experience to his field. His academic credentials are equally notable, with an MSc in Machine Learning from University College London, a PhD in Reinforcement Learning from INRIA France, and research fellowships at esteemed institutions such as Oxford University, Imperial College London, and the Centre d’Economie de la Sorbonne. This diverse experience amounts to over 15 years of expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and complex systems.
In addition to his professional roles, Dr Sani is a co-organiser of AI Salon London and an active advisor to AI startups, private market funds, and family offices. He views the innovation ecosystem as a complex system and advocates for high-quality, data-driven third-party matching between investors and startups to address liquidity constraints and connectivity limitations in the UK ecosystem.