Advisor on Tech & Democracy.
Speaker. Multi-Award Winning Founder. Author.
Pronounced Shay-Yee Aki-Wo-wo, is a globally recognised tech trust and safety leader shaping the future of responsible technology.
A former politician, she is the award-winning founder of Glitch, the UK NGO that influenced the Online Safety Act 2023 and led BT Sport and EE’s Draw the Line campaign. A TEDxLondon speaker and UN Goalkeeper, her work has been recognised by WIRED, Amnesty International, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Author of How to Stay Safe Online (Penguin), a practical guide influencing classrooms, boardrooms, and lawmakers worldwide. Seyi has advised global platforms including TikTok, Yoti, and national governments on building safer, more inclusive digital ecosystems.
Today, Seyi works internationally as a strategic advisor and critical friend to brands, platforms, and policymakers—helping them turn online risk into responsible innovation. Her work sits at the intersection of ESG, brand safety, and systemic impact, supporting organisations to embed trust, inclusion, and digital responsibility into strategy, product, and culture.

Double win: Digital Leader of the Year and Digital Leader 100, 2019

Cover Girl Wired's 2021 Changemaker and on the front cover. 2021

Marie Claire Future Shapers Award 2019