Andrew Keen

Who Is Andrew Keen?

Andrew Keen is one of the most influential and controversial commentators on the digital revolution, known for his critical take on technology’s impact on society. He is the author of key books such as The Cult of the Amateur and The Internet Is Not The Answer, which has been praised by the London Sunday Times as a “powerful, frightening read” and described by the Washington Post as an “enormously useful primer” for understanding the hidden dangers of online life. Keen is also the executive director of FutureCast, a leading Silicon Valley innovation forum.

What is his Background?

Andrew Keen started his career as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, founding the online music platform Audiocafe.com, which gave him firsthand experience of the early days of the Internet revolution. This experience led him to adopt a critical stance toward digitalization, becoming one of the foremost critics of social media and its impact on culture and privacy. Keen is the author of several acclaimed books and has written for prestigious publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. He is also a frequent speaker at global events, having participated in the E-G8 under President Sarkozy, where he discussed the future of privacy in the digital age. His work earned him recognition by GQ as one of the “100 Most Connected Men” in the world.