Dr. Ugochukwu Ikpeazu is a technology enthusiast, lecturer, author, and amateur explorer. He is a solution-oriented thinker whose philosophy is leveraging technological advancements to positively redefine human experience. Simply put, technological advancements coupled with radical thinking, allow humans to solve difficult social problems today. At the same time, this combination enables exciting possibilities for the future of humanity, whether here on planet earth or out in space. Ugo has expertise and experience in leading and advising on strategic planning, technology integration, new business development, and resource mobilization. His formal training, professional expertise, and approach to life, mean that he brings his unique creativity to identifying solutions and creating lasting value across various settings.
Ugo’s latest book, Philosophy of Digital Currencies: A Theory of Monetizing Time (Routledge 2023), proposes a shift in how financial technologies are combined and applied as tools to further enable peer-to-peer value transfer. In the book, which is based on his research, he argues that further enabling peer-to-peer value transfer will usher in a new phase in the positive evolution of human society. His research also serves as the basis of his lectures which focus on combining and applying new technologies to create value for businesses. At the age of 29, Ugo has worked in different regions around the world with international organizations, academia, the private sector, and civil society, predominantly in roles responsible for creating new initiatives; from launching global multistakeholder projects, to establishing the presence of organizations in new regions.
Outside of his work, Ugo is an active travel and adventure enthusiast on a mission to experience the world. He uses photography and storytelling around art, to share to his perspectives, and inspire creativity in others.
