Avi Savar has spent over two decades at the forefront of digital transformation, guiding the world’s leading organizations to leverage technology and innovation to build and scale their brands.

After building a successful career as an award-winning TV producer, Avi recognized the shift towards digital media and launched Big Fuel in 2004 to help brands navigate this emerging landscape. Under his leadership, Big Fuel evolved from a one-man operation into a global powerhouse, partnering with top companies like American Express, GM, and Samsung, and growing to over 300 employees before being acquired by the Publicis Groupe in 2011.

Following this successful exit, Avi founded Savar Ventures in 2014, an advisory and investment firm that serves as the umbrella for his entrepreneurial and strategic endeavors. Through Savar Ventures, Avi drives growth and innovation across a diverse portfolio, providing strategic guidance to both startups and established enterprises.

In 2015, Avi became CEO and Managing Partner at Dreamit Ventures, where he helped steer the firm’s strategic direction and expansion. He continues to serve on Dreamit’s, board, supporting its mission to accelerate high-growth startups.

In 2018, Avi Avi took the helm as President of SUZY, a consumer intelligence platform. During his tenure, SUZY transformed into a market leader, attracting over $50 million in venture capital and redefining the way brands gain insights from their customers. As of January 2024, Avi transitioned into a Strategic Advisor role, continuing to support SUZY's growth and innovation.

Currently, Avi serves as the Executive Chairman of Boardstream.ai, an AI-powered platform revolutionizing the way companies leverage strategic and customer advisory boards. He is also a Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Velocity Road, a consulting firm dedicated to helping enterprises adopt AI and drive change management.

In addition to his executive roles, Avi is actively engaged as a board member, investor, and advisor. He serves on the board of Arccos, a leader in AI-powered golf performance tracking, and has contributed his expertise to advisory boards for companies like American Express, DCP Midstream, and Ad Age. Avi also served as a director for WhyHunger, a global nonprofit focused on combating food insecurity.

Avi’s extensive experience and visionary approach continue to shape the future of business and innovation. He is a recognized thought leader and sought-after speaker on digital strategy, disruptive technologies, and business transformation.

 
 

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS LOOK LIKE?

Every company across every industry is impacted by the exponential rate of disruption and the technology that enables it.  Today, innovation happens in months, not years. Companies that don't keep up with the pace of change risk being disrupted.

 Avi works with forward thinking business leaders and executives to effect change from the top down. These organizations are ready to challenge the status quo and motivated to make the necessary changes to secure a better future.

KEYNOTES, Workshops & Q/A's

Avi speaks globally at conferences, trade shows and events on trends in digital media, disruptive technologies and corporate innovation. He has been featured on Fox News, Forbes, Mashable, Business Insider, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, the New York Times and is a contributing editor for Inc. 

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Content to Commerce

Over the last decade, the convergence of media and technology has turned the marketing world on its head. In order for brands to succeed in today’s hyper connected world, they must think like a publisher and act like a media network. Content to Commerce, by author Avi Savar offers a clear approach to help big and small brands fuel stronger relationships with their consumers. 

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