Matt Stroud

Matt Stroud gained his PhD in Astrophysics from University College London. After University, he joined the UK mobile operator EE, where he held roles both as Head of Network Strategy and later as Head of Corporate Strategy. Having become slightly obsessed with the potential of data, he joined the UK's Digital Catapult as Head of Personal Data and Trust, helping corporates and start-ups innovate with personal data and AI. During this time, Matt was a member of the Stereo, which established Open...See more

Matt Stroud gained his PhD in Astrophysics from University College London. After University, he joined the UK mobile operator EE, where he held roles both as Head of Network Strategy and later as Head of Corporate Strategy. Having become slightly obsessed with the potential of data, he joined the UK's Digital Catapult as Head of Personal Data and Trust, helping corporates and start-ups innovate with personal data and AI. During this time, Matt was a member of the Stereo, which established Open Banking. Matt then joined the Canadian AI business Flybits as European Managing Director. Matt is currently working on Neom, the futuristic mega-city in Saudi Arabia. See less