Shining the torch for ethical tech, why tech for good matters and can still save the planet, Sally Eaves

In this podcast Melanie Boylan sits down with Professor Sally Eaves and learns more about her Aspirational Future interest. Sally strongly believes in technology as an enabler for social good and has founded Aspirational Futures to help guide, empower and support our next generation of interdisciplinary talent.

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Sally combines a depth of experience as a Chief Technology Officer, Practising Professor of Blockchain, Founder and Global Strategic Advisor, specialising in the application of emergent technologies for both business and societal benefit.

Prof. Sally Eaves has been described as the ‘torchbearer for ethical tech’. She is an international advocate for opening access to opportunity and has founded Aspirational Futures to help skill, empower and support the generation of interdisciplinary talent into careers yet to be conceived, alongside scaling the application of emergent technology as an enabler for business transformation and social good.

Sally is also Social Impact lead for the Hult Prize and contributes to parliamentary policy thought leadership. She was an inaugural recipient of the Frontier Technology and Social Impact award, presented at the United Nations in 2018 and is now leading major initiatives in this area, including presenting at Davos and leading events worldwide.

Sally also brings a depth of experience from both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles, as a Professor in Advanced Technologies and as a Global Strategic Advisor. She specialises in the application and integration of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and associated emergent technologies for business and societal benefit. Sally works globally with bleeding-edge disruptors, governments, academia and leading corporate institutions to apply her expertise for achieving sustainable competitive advantage alongside purpose-driven change.

A member of the Forbes Technology Council, Sally is an award winning international keynote speaker, author and influencer with globally leading rankings across all advanced technology disciplines, digital transformation, future of work and social innovation aligned to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. She has recently been ranked 8th in the World in Blockchain impact and is continually ranked in the top 10 for digital disruption and across frontier technology subjects by leading bodies such as Onalytica.

About Melanie Boylan

Melanie has been a Freelance Journalist on the Irish Tech News senior team for 2 years.  Her background knowledge and interest in a diverse field has allowed for some great chats with some amazing podcast guests.

Melanie also is a Social Media Trainer, Social Media Manager, Co-Founder of The Monday Morning Marketing Podcast, Mentor and Brand Ambassador for AgoraPulse UK and Ireland.  She is also a Moderator on Clubhouse for Small Steps and Giant Leaps and Space for All Nations at @melanieboylan

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