Simon Dingle

Simon Dingle is the author of ‘In Math We Trust: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and the journey to being your own bank’ and co-author of ‘Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised finance and the end of banks’. He was on the founding teams of several fintech startups including 22seven, Luno, Curve, and Venox.
Simon’s career started in radio, culminating with the popular Tech 5 show on 5FM. He was also a popular columnist for Finweek Magazine, Brainstorm, Computing SA, and others.  He was included in the Mail & Guardians Top 200 Young South Africans list in 2011.
Having worked first-hand with blockchain technologies since 2011, Simon explains in his presentations, both online and in-person, what cryptocurrency is and how it works; what smart contracts mean for business and society, and how they will conceivably transform every part of our modern world with the decentralisation of trust.

Simon also talks from his first-hand experience working with fresh-minded and innovative businesses, to reveal how the world’s most disruptive companies revolutionise established markets. He demonstrates real examples of the leading user experiences and how the ‘latest’ world is impacting you – and your clients.

Simon uses current case studies to expose the anatomy of disruptive business models and the level of innovation required to pull them off.

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"Good, professional yet relaxed and connected well with the group."

Head of ProjectsInvestec Bank Ltd.

"Simon is one of the most engaging and accommodating speakers I have ever worked with. Cannot wait to reccomend him to other clients - his content is incredibly relevant."

Experiential Account DirectorDraftfcb

"Simon was incredibly well spoken and presented. He managed to fulfil his brief very well and left us all with a message to take home and take forward. Simon did a great job of inspiring our team and leaving us with a message of great innovation. FNB Banking Channels Innovators thanks Famous Faces and Simon for affording us the wonderful opportunity of having him speak at our Western Cape Innovators Champion conference."

Bronwyn ScheepersFNB Banking Channels Innovations

We were impressed with Simon and his ability to stay relevant to the audience. His speech was engaging, short and to the point. He was able to incorporate the brand well. We would love to work with him again.

BethanyMetropolis Brands

Simon presented really well, engaging without being too technical - we were able to understand and appreciate all aspects of his talk

Cathy van der ZwanST DAVID'S MARIST INANDA

He was exceptional... interacted with the guests and executed a brilliant presentation.

Karabo Sinoamadi Standard Bank