Alex Banks

Alex Banks is a founder, creator, and investor with a strong focus onartificial intelligence(AI). He reaches over 1 million people each week through social media platforms, offering insights into the evolving world of AI. Alex is the founder and writer ofThe Signal, a weekly newsletter that simplifies AI concepts for over 40,000 subscribers. The newsletter aims to cut through the noise, providing actionable insights onAI advancementsand trends.

Alex is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Harley, an AI-driven platform offering real-time, actionable insights from enterprise data. Since November 2023, Harley has focused on making data more useful for businesses. Additionally, Alex co-founded Tribescaler in January 2022, a platform aimed at democratising content creation throughAI.

Alex is an instructor at DataCamp, teaching prompt engineering for large language models (LLMs). His courses, includingUnderstanding Prompt EngineeringandIntermediateChatGPT, aim to help individuals stay ahead in the field of generative AI. These efforts have been well-received, with thousands of learners engaging with his content.

Alex’s educational background includes an MSc in Finance & Accounting from Imperial College London (2021–2022) and a BSc in Economics & Finance from Cardiff University (2017–2020). Beyond his professional endeavours, Alex participated in the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race in April 2015, completing the 125-mile ultramarathon.

Alex advises startups in AI and technology. His expertise spans machine learning, data analytics, and the real-world application of AI tools. Through his work, Alex simplifies complex AI ideas, helping non-experts build confidence in using AI technologies. His contributions have established him as a trusted voice in the tech community, fostering innovation and education in the AI space.