Sean Blagsvedt

Speaker Bio

Pioneering technology entrepreneur and social innovator dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence to address global challenges. He is the Founder and CEO of Gooey.AI, a community-driven AI platform that democratizes access to advanced AI tools, enabling users worldwide to build and deploy AI solutions across sectors such as agriculture, education, and public services.

Prior to Gooey.AI, Sean founded Babajob.com in 2007, a transformative digital job marketplace in India that connected millions of informal sector workers with employment opportunities via mobile technology. Babajob facilitated over 500,000 hires and was acquired by Quikr in 2017.

Sean also co-founded Dara.network, a platform designed to support changemakers in the Global South by fostering collaboration and resource sharing. His early career includes significant roles at Microsoft Research India, where he contributed to initiatives aimed at utilising technology for social and economic development.