Gautam Shah

Athlete, Concerned citizen, Environmentalist, Parent, Photographer, Social entrepreneur, Technologist, World traveler

Gautam Shah is the founder of Internet of Elephants, an organization at the forefront of transforming conservation support by rekindling connections between people and wildlife. Through innovative use of real scientific data on individual animals, they develop engaging digital experiences like games and gamified data visualizations. By collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Internet of Elephants aims to actively involve the public in wildlife conservation efforts. Gautam's focus on utilizing technology, storytelling, and play to inspire wildlife protection represents a unique approach in the conservation field, with a vision to drive positive change in how society interacts with and supports environmental causes.

More than I can handle

How successful we are at engaging and activating the citizens of the world will be the single biggest factor in the future health of the planet.

Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Entertainment, Game Design, Public Engagement, Software Development, Storytelling, Technology, Wildlife Conservation

When I first spoke at TED, at Ideas Search in 2017, the first and only review of the talk that TED did was the day before at a live rehearsal. It was in front of a 3 person panel that included Chris Anderson, head of TED at the time. But I didn't know who he was until afterwards. :)

Downhill skiing and ice hockey