Availability dot

Available to book

AI systems builder & board advisor

Alpesh Doshi

Alpesh Doshi helps organisations move from AI experimentation to measurable outcomes. A leading AI keynote speaker and enterprise transformation expert, Alpesh works with boards, C-suites, and private equity firms, delivering practical AI strategy, governance frameworks and digital transformation programmes built on 25 years of hands-on experience across financial services, insurance, and retail.
Alpesh Doshi, Speaker | AI Builder & Board Advisor
Alpesh Doshi

Alpesh Doshi

London, United Kingdom

Typical fee range

£2k–5k

This is an estimated fee range for local in-person events. Location and format affect the final fee.

Get Alpesh's availability

Availability dot
Instant quote
No upfront fee
Vetted speaker

Book Alpesh

London, United Kingdom

Starting from

£2k–5k

Send an email

loading@getapeptalk.com

Give us a call

+44 203 835 2929

Enquire Alpesh Now

Availability dot for speakers
Instant quote
No upfront fee
Vetted speaker

Alpesh Doshi's biography

At a glance

  • Founder and CEO building AI systems from scratch
  • AI adviser to boards, C-suites, and finance and retail leaders
  • 25+ years bridging enterprise architecture and digital transformation
Alpesh Doshi is an AI practitioner, enterprise architect, and entrepreneur with 25 years at the intersection of technology, business transformation, and leadership. As Founder and CEO of Fintricity and Kendra Labs, Alpesh designs and builds agentic AI systems, writing the code himself before helping boards, C-suites, and teams put those systems to work responsibly and at scale. His hands-on work spans financial services, insurance, and retail, including his transformation of 700 engineers at a FTSE 250 company, where he re-skilled teams and cleared a two-year backlog through AI-first redesign. Alpesh speaks with equal fluency to CTOs and architects in deeply technical sessions as he does to boards and senior leaders who need plain-language clarity on AI's practical implications. He addresses the questions senior leaders are often reluctant to raise on runaway AI costs, governance, compliance, and moving from experimentation to measurable outcomes. Beyond the technology, Alpesh focuses on the human side of AI, addressing fear about job loss and role change, and showing leaders how to retrain and re-skill people to work differently. Audiences leave with a working mental model of AI that non-technical leaders can apply immediately, a realistic playbook for managing cultural change, and a clear framework for governing AI spend and compliance before either becomes a crisis. For boards and leadership teams that need a speaker who builds the systems he talks about and understands the human and organisational change that follows, Alpesh's insights are hard to match.

Alpesh's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

Leading Through Uncertainty: The Executive's Guide To AI
Boards and senior leaders are under pressure to make confident AI decisions without always having the technical grounding to do so. Alpesh Doshi cuts through the noise for non-technical executives, offering a clear mental model of how AI actually works, how to set priorities, and how to lead with conviction when the technology is moving faster than the strategy. Audiences leave with a practical framework: not a crash course in code, but the clarity to make better decisions at the top.
The People Side Of AI: Leading Cultural Change
AI transformation stalls not because of technology, but because of people, and Alpesh Doshi speaks from experience. Drawing directly on his work re-skilling 700 engineers at a FTSE 250 company and clearing a two-year backlog, he addresses job-change anxiety and resistance head-on. Leaders learn why culture is the real barrier to adoption, what a practical re-skilling and role transformation playbook looks like, and how to bring their workforce with them rather than losing them to fear.
AI-First Business Transformation: From Strategy To Working Systems
Most AI strategies look impressive on slides and underdeliver in practice. Alpesh Doshi offers a practitioner's view of what transformation actually requires, across financial services, insurance, and retail, from redesigning operating models to delivering measurable outcomes at pace. With real case studies of organisations building 20 times faster using AI, Alpesh shows what AI-first genuinely means and what it takes to move from ambition to working systems without losing grip on risk or resilience.
Governing AI: FinOps, Cost, And Compliance
Runaway AI costs, unchecked spending on cloud compute, and compliance obligations that most boards have not yet fully mapped — these are the questions senior leaders are reluctant to raise and too rarely get answered. Alpesh Doshi tackles all three directly, drawing on his active work designing and running agentic AI systems. Audiences gain a working understanding of why AI costs spiral, how a FinOps approach applies to agentic systems, and the governance and compliance foundations every organisation now needs.
The Agentic Enterprise: What's Next For AI At Work
Agentic AI — autonomous digital workers that operate across systems and processes — is moving from concept to live deployment faster than most organisations are ready for. Alpesh Doshi, who designs and builds these systems himself, explains what the shift to agentic AI means for operating models, roles, and how work gets done. Scaling from strategic overview to technical depth depending on the audience, the session gives leaders a clear picture of what to prepare for and where to act now.

Why we recommend booking Alpesh

Alpesh not only advises on AI but builds it, giving him a perspective theory alone cannot replicate. As founder and CEO of two AI ventures, with 25 years of hands-on enterprise architecture experience, he gives audiences a concrete picture of what large-scale AI change actually requires.

Featured Projects

Alpesh Doshi - The Innovation Briefing podcast cover

frequently asked questions

Something we've not covered here?

How do I book Alpesh Doshi for my next event?

What is Alpesh Doshi's speaking style like?

Alpesh Doshi structures his sessions around practitioner-led case studies drawn from his own implementation work, including the re-skilling of 700 engineers at a FTSE 250 company and projects where organisations achieved 20-times faster build rates using AI. He pairs these with a transferable framework — covering decision-making clarity, cultural change, and governance — that non-technical leaders can apply directly to their own organisations.

What topics does Alpesh Doshi specialise in?

Alpesh Doshi speaks on leading through AI uncertainty for non-technical executives, managing the cultural and people-side of AI transformation, and delivering AI-first business strategy from concept to working systems. He is Founder and CEO of Fintricity and Kendra Labs, and led the re-skilling of 700 engineers at a FTSE 250 company, clearing a two-year backlog through AI-first redesign.

What information do I need to provide to book a speaker?

To get the sharpest shortlist, share your event date, audience, format, key objectives, and budget. A rough idea is enough to start. The more context PepTalk has, the more precisely the team can match a speaker to your brief. Send it via getapeptalk.com.

Does PepTalk charge a booking fee?

There is no additional cost to you beyond the speaker's fee. PepTalk's service, from shortlist to on-the-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, the team can agree preferential rates with your procurement department. Email hello@getapeptalk.com to discuss.

How do I book a speaker with PepTalk?

Booking a speaker with PepTalk starts with a short brief: your event, audience, date, budget, and format. Send it through getapeptalk.com or hello@getapeptalk.com and you'll get a shortlist within 24 hours. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, fees, travel, and logistics end to end.

I need a last-minute speaker. Can PepTalk help?

Yes. PepTalk regularly handles last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, host, or comedian quickly, often within days. Availability narrows as the date nears, so get in touch as early as you can. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.

How much does it cost to book a speaker through PepTalk?

Speaker fees vary by profile, format, and location. In the UK and Europe, virtual keynotes typically start around GBP 2,000, with top in-person speakers reaching GBP 25,000+; in the US, fees run from about USD 5,000 to USD 100,000+. Share your budget at getapeptalk.com and we'll shortlist to fit.

Can I book a speaker who isn't listed on the PepTalk website?

Yes. If a speaker isn't listed, tell PepTalk their name and the team will approach them for you. The network extends well beyond the public roster, and PepTalk regularly books speakers who don't appear on the site. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with the name.

How quickly will I get a speaker shortlist?

You'll receive a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours of sharing your brief. Each suggestion comes with profiles, fees, and PepTalk's recommendation on the strongest fit. If you need options sooner for an urgent event, say so and the team will move faster. Start at getapeptalk.com.

Can PepTalk help plan the speaker programme for my event?

Yes. Beyond booking a single speaker, PepTalk helps shape a full programme, matching voices to your agenda, audience, and goals across a day or a series. It is a consultative service, not just a booking. Tell us about your event at getapeptalk.com.

What does 'typical fee range' mean?

Speaker fees vary based on factors like event location, format, and availability. The 'typical fee range' figure gives you a baseline of someone's local, in-person rate sits, and we'll confirm the exact fee when you get in touch.

What logistics should I prepare before my speakers arrive?

Before your speakers arrive, confirm AV is tested, a green room is ready, and printed schedules are on hand. Prepare warm introductions for each speaker and brief your team on timings. PepTalk speakers come fully briefed, making event-day logistics smoother and stress-free from the start.

What's the difference between a keynote speaker, an MC, and event entertainment?

A keynote speaker delivers an inspiring or informative talk. An MC hosts and guides the event, keeping things on track. Entertainment — like a band or comedian — creates atmosphere and fun. Each serves a different purpose, and PepTalk can help you book the right talent for all three.

Have all the speakers on the website previously worked with PepTalk?

Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.

What information do I need to provide when booking a comedian?

When booking a comedian, share your event format, audience size and demographics, any sensitive topics to avoid, and the tone you're after. PepTalk makes this easy — their booking process guides you through a simple checklist so nothing gets missed and your comedian is perfectly matched to your crowd.

What information do I need to provide when booking a speaker?

When booking a speaker, you'll need your event date, audience details, format, key objectives, and budget. Having these ready makes the process smooth and straightforward. PepTalk's team uses this information to match you with the perfect speaker quickly and efficiently.

Can I book entertainment and speakers as a package?

Yes! At PepTalk, you can absolutely bundle entertainment and speakers into one seamless package. It's a great way to create a fuller event experience while enjoying simplified booking and better value. Our team handles everything together, making the process effortless for you.

How far in advance should I book a motivational speaker?

Book a motivational speaker at least 3–6 months in advance, especially for popular speakers or large events. Top speakers get booked quickly, so earlier is always better. For major conferences or peak seasons, booking 12 months ahead ensures you secure your first choice.

Can I book a speaker for a virtual or hybrid event?

Yes. Most PepTalk speakers deliver virtual and hybrid sessions with live Q&A, and virtual keynotes usually cost less than in-person because there is no travel. Tell us your platform and format and we'll match speakers experienced in online delivery. Start at getapeptalk.com.

How do I brief an insights speaker on my organisation's strategic context?

Share your organisation's top 3 strategic priorities, current challenges, and the audience's role in delivering them. A simple one-page brief works perfectly. PepTalk speakers use this context to tailor insights that feel genuinely relevant — making your event far more impactful.

Can event entertainers customise their act for my company or industry?

Yes! Most event entertainers are happy to tailor their act to your brand, industry, or theme. From weaving in company jokes to incorporating your branding into their performance, personalisation makes all the difference. PepTalk's entertainers specialise in bespoke experiences that feel made just for your audience.