Dhiraj Mukherjee

Dhiraj Mukherjee

Keynote Speaker: Shazam Co-Founder & Tech for Good Investor

Dhiraj Mukherjee Biography

Dhiraj Mukherjee built Shazam from the original idea into an iconic global brand with over 2 billion downloads. He led Shazam’s successful launch, navigated two financial crises, raised tens of millions in funding, and learned all about hypergrowth. He was named one of Europe’s Top 50 technology entrepreneurs by the Financial Times. Since Shazam’s sale to Apple for a reported $400M, he has invested in many high-growth start-ups and scale-ups. Mukherjee’s expertise is building adaptable organisations ready to create an inflection point in the future.

He is now an international keynote speaker on emerging technology, climate action and the workforce of the future. As a Tech for Good investor, Mukherjee has a front-row view of the future. He has invested in over 250 cutting-edge companies from climate tech to AI, including OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT).

Earlier in his career, Mukherjee has advised dozens of blue-chip companies including PWC, Unilever, UBS, Eli Lilly, Citibank, and Intel. He has an MBA from Stanford Business School and a BA from Dartmouth College.

Mukherjee has always been an explorer of the future. His insights from the front line of business are a mix of inspiration, humour, and practical advice.

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Dhiraj Mukherjee Speaking Topics

How to Adapt to the Future

From his experience at Shazam, Dhiraj found that the best way to predict the future is to create it. He has now invested in over 250 cutting-edge startups in AI, climate tech and other emerging technology. Dhiraj believes that we all need to dream big to create the future we want to be part of. Today’s leaders must learn while they lead, and lead as they learn. How can we transform ourselves and transform our organisations? The key is embracing uncertainty: learning to be good at what we aren’t doing yet. Drawing on decades of experience, he shares proven methods for re-inventing business and building lasting success.

Secrets of Shazam’s success

Dhiraj tells the story of founding Shazam in 2000 - long before smart phones existed - to selling to Apple in 2018 for a reported $400M. He describes the roller-coaster ride from idea to exit, surviving the dotcom crash and the great financial crisis to become an iconic global brand. The lessons learned in tenacity, teamwork and resilience apply to any business aspiring to re-define their industry.

GenAI and emerging technology

Just as Shazam transformed the music industry, GenAI and emerging technology will transform business beyond recognition. The question is: how will we transform ourselves? Dhiraj shares his insights into building businesses which positively thrive on uncertainty. The key is to actively design a fluid organisation, ready to embrace the challenges of business reinvention. Drawing on decades of experience, he shares proven methods for building foresight, embedding innovation, and leading in an age of hypergrowth.

Dhiraj Mukherjee Videos

How to Adapt to the Future of GenAI
Dhiraj Mukherjee: Adapt
Dhiraj Mukherjee: Shazam’s 4% Chance

How do I book Dhiraj Mukherjee to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Dhiraj Mukherjee for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dhiraj Mukherjee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dhiraj Mukherjee are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dhiraj Mukherjee, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dhiraj Mukherjee speak about?

Dhiraj Mukherjee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Futurism, Disruptive Thinking, Sustainability and Teamwork & Teambuilding.

Where does Dhiraj Mukherjee travel from?

Dhiraj Mukherjee generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dhiraj Mukherjee?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dhiraj Mukherjee for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dhiraj Mukherjee for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dhiraj Mukherjee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dhiraj Mukherjee for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dhiraj Mukherjee generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Zack Kass and Mitch Lowe. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dhiraj Mukherjee for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/11/2024.

Dhiraj Mukherjee Speaking Topics

  • How to Adapt to the Future

    From his experience at Shazam, Dhiraj found that the best way to predict the future is to create it. He has now invested in over 250 cutting-edge startups in AI, climate tech and other emerging technology. Dhiraj believes that we all need to dream big to create the future we want to be part of. Today’s leaders must learn while they lead, and lead as they learn. How can we transform ourselves and transform our organisations? The key is embracing uncertainty: learning to be good at what we aren’t doing yet. Drawing on decades of experience, he shares proven methods for re-inventing business and building lasting success.

  • Secrets of Shazam’s success

    Dhiraj tells the story of founding Shazam in 2000 - long before smart phones existed - to selling to Apple in 2018 for a reported $400M. He describes the roller-coaster ride from idea to exit, surviving the dotcom crash and the great financial crisis to become an iconic global brand. The lessons learned in tenacity, teamwork and resilience apply to any business aspiring to re-define their industry.

  • GenAI and emerging technology

    Just as Shazam transformed the music industry, GenAI and emerging technology will transform business beyond recognition. The question is: how will we transform ourselves? Dhiraj shares his insights into building businesses which positively thrive on uncertainty. The key is to actively design a fluid organisation, ready to embrace the challenges of business reinvention. Drawing on decades of experience, he shares proven methods for building foresight, embedding innovation, and leading in an age of hypergrowth.

Dhiraj Mukherjee Videos

How to Adapt to the Future of GenAI
Dhiraj Mukherjee: Adapt
Dhiraj Mukherjee: Shazam’s 4% Chance

Dhiraj Mukherjee Reviews

  • "Dhiraj gave the keynote speech at our 25th UK Technology Fast 50 awards dinner, to a crowd of 100+ founders of high growth VC backed companies. Great speech - engaging, great story-teller, fascinating look-back over the Shazam days, and very personable. Would highly recommend."
    Deloitte - Nov 07 2024

  • "Dhiraj’s insights were incredibly useful especially where every business is having to think differently and embrace technology like never before. during this unique time."
    Real Madrid FC - Nov 07 2024

  • "Common challenges do cut across industries. Dhiraj’s insights on models, platforms, app economics, innovation, timing, and resilience, greatly boosted us in our own digital transformation journey! "
    Airbus - Nov 07 2024

  • "Dhiraj's inspiring stories and authenticity resonated really well with this senior audience. The feedback from guests was incredible; his friendliness, humour and humility were especially highlighted."
    Google - Nov 07 2024

  • How do I book Dhiraj Mukherjee to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dhiraj Mukherjee for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dhiraj Mukherjee, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dhiraj Mukherjee or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dhiraj Mukherjee for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dhiraj Mukherjee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dhiraj Mukherjee are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dhiraj Mukherjee, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dhiraj Mukherjee speak about?

    Dhiraj Mukherjee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Futurism, Disruptive Thinking, Sustainability and Teamwork & Teambuilding.
  • Where does Dhiraj Mukherjee travel from?

    Dhiraj Mukherjee generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dhiraj Mukherjee?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dhiraj Mukherjee for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dhiraj Mukherjee for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dhiraj Mukherjee or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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