Ambarish’s journey to the top is fascinating and inspiring in equal measure. Having dropped out of school as a teenager, Ambarish developed a business idea aimed at empowering women to gain access to the Internet for free. The resulting platform, Women Infoline, provided him with a launchpad from which to shape his future career.
Whilst fulfilling a position with insurance start-up Swiftcover in the United Kingdom, Ambarish developed the ground-breaking idea that would lead to the creation of Blippar. Together with his colleague Omar Tayeb, Ambarish envisioned an application that successfully bridged the physical and digital worlds, allowing its users to augment reality.
Blippar would prove to be an immense success, acquiring a number of prestigious accolades in the process. Blippar was recognised by Business Insider as one of the world’s most innovative companies, as well as being named Best App for Virtual or Augmented Reality at the Global Mobile Awards. Ambarish himself achieved similar recognition for his entrepreneurial talents. He became Ernst & Young’s UK Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016, as well as being named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Having operated at the forefront of technological innovation for many years, Ambarish’s technical expertise has made him a popular name among after dinner speakers. As one of the nation’s most knowledgeable business speakers, Ambarish’s meteoric rise through the entrepreneurial ranks has continued to inspire business professionals of all ages and backgrounds. Apart from providing unique insight into the practical implications of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality, Ambarish is also widely recognised as an expert in the areas of digital disruption, technology and innovation.
A regular booking at corporate events, gala dinners and various other occasions, Ambarish Mitra has deservedly taken his place among the United Kingdom’s best-loved motivational speakers. A prime example of how passion, dedication and a strong work ethic can lead to vast professional success, Ambarish is sure to motivate your audience – whatever the event.
