Dhiresh Nathwani

I’m the Founder of The AI Element, where I help charities, social enterprises and other mission-led organisations use AI and automation in practical ways. We’ve worked with more than 25 organisations so far, from helping teams make sense of what AI could actually do for them to building tools that take repetitive work off their hands. The part I enjoy most is making the technology feel useful and accessible, rather than adding complexity for its own sake.

I’m also building TrekStatus Nepal, a free site that brings together published warnings, closures and weather information for Nepal’s trekking routes. Each report links back to its original source, so people can see when it was published and check it for themselves. It’s an information aggregator, not a safety service or a substitute for local guidance.

Before this, I was Technical Lead for AI and Automation at The King’s Fund. Across these projects, I’ve found myself returning to the same question: how can we use technology thoughtfully to help people do things that matter?

Trust the process. We've been conditioned since birth to think and act in a certain way. Most notably, to sit down, be quiet and do as your told.

LIS pushes you out of these boundaries, thought patterns and way of life.

This brings upon lots of discomfort but it's part of the process. Enjoy the ups and downs, it's all part of the journey.

Yes. LIS teaches you that there is real value in questioning 'the way things are done'. That is hugely valuable in the workplace and because it's a unique way of thinking, it is clear to so many employers how much you can bring to the table.