Ashi Bhat at the age of 18 launched her first e-commerce business in a single weekend. She then built a flourishing drop-shipping business, expanding globally and fostering a brand community of thousands. Now, her first TEDx talk has captivated audiences with insights on emerging technology, such as AI and Web3.

Ashi has advised global brands following positions at Deloitte and KPMG. With a desire to transform the relationship between brands and their customers through technology, Ashi co-founded INSIDER. 

INSIDER is a blockchain-powered loyalty platform that protects consumer data while empowering brands to activate their customer communities. Ashi also founded Native Marketer, a newsletter that is trusted by executives from TIME.com, TED Baker, Sephora, Financial Times, YSL and Yahoo to stay ahead in the ever-changing marketing landscape. 

As a Keynote Speaker, Ashi has shared the stage with political leaders including Helen Clark (Former Prime Minister of New Zealand) and Kristina Keneally (First Female Premier of NSW Australia), and executives from Accor, American Express, Canva, Deloitte, Equifax, Mastercard, Nestle, Pandora, UN Women, UNICEF and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

In 2023, Ashi Bhat was a finalist for the Women’s Agenda Leadership Award. Her thought leadership on AI and Web3 has been featured by Forbes Australia, Ad Age, The Drum and The Australian (Top 100 Innovators Issue).