Over the last two decades, Avi Savar has been an influential figure in helping the world's leading organizations drive change by leveraging digital technologies as a transformative force to build and grow their brands.

In 2004 Avi founded Big Fuel, a global digital marketing agency, which grew from a one-man operation into an industry-leading force with over 300 employees globally. Big Fuel worked with major brands such as American Express, GM, and Samsung, and its influence was solidified when the company was acquired by the Publicis Groupe in 2011.

After Big Fuel's acquisition, Avi transitioned from operating companies to spearheading innovation through investments and advisory roles. In 2014, he founded Savar Ventures, an advisory and investment firm. Additionally, in 2015, Avi assumed the role of CEO and Managing Partner at Dreamit Ventures, where he was instrumental in steering the firm's strategic growth and investment directions.

A new chapter began in 2018 when Avi took the helm as President of SUZY, a consumer intelligence platform. Under his leadership, SUZY underwent a profound transformation, emerging as a market leader and attracting over $50 million in venture capital. In January 2024, Avi transitioned into a Strategic Advisor role, continuing to impart strategic guidance to the company.

Currently, Avi also serves as the Executive Chairman of Boardstream.ai, an organization revolutionizing strategic and customer advisory boards with AI, aiding growth-stage companies in decision-making and gaining insights.

His role as a board member extends across various organizations. He presently serves on the boards of Arccos and Dreamit, and has previously held a directorship at the global non-profit WhyHunger. Additionally, he co-chairs the strategic advisory board of Suzy and has contributed his expertise to the advisory boards of American Express, DCP Midstream, Ad Age, and more.

A serial entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader, Avi continually pushes the boundaries in technology, media, and innovation. He is a sought-after speaker and consults globally on topics like digital strategy, disruptive technologies, business transformation, and corporate innovation. He is the author of "Content to Commerce" and was the inaugural President of the Cannes Lions Branded Content Jury in 2010. Avi is a proud graduate of Boston University's College of Communications, where his journey in media and communications began.

 
 

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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