In an era where AI is rapidly transforming every corner of our lives, Joydeep Pal has emerged as a leading figure, shaping not only the future of AI in the consumer tech space but also how innovation intersects with sustainability, impact, and inclusion. This year at Influencer Magazine Awards 2025, we are glad to announce he is nominated for the title of ‘AI Influencer of the Year’.

As the visionary behind Foodinjoy, an award-winning UK-based ConsumerTech and AI platform, Joydeep is revolutionizing the food and beverage ecosystem with intelligence, precision, and purpose. With over 18 years of cross-sector experience and a PhD in computational physics and electronics, he blends deep scientific rigor with business innovation to address one of the most pressing global challenges: sustainable consumption.

Foodinjoy’s smart ecosystem features a user app with over 70,000+ products, 3,500+ recipes, and tools that have saved users more than £350,000 and 100,000 hours, a remarkable impact in both economic and environmental terms. At its heart is Joydeep’s signature innovation: DHI (Data, Heuristics, and Intelligence), an AI-driven platform delivering real-time market insights that inform demand planning, pricing, promotions, and sustainability across the food supply chain.

His leadership has not gone unnoticed. From Gold and Silver wins at the UK Business Awards 2024, to being named Sustainable Retail Solutions CEO of the Year by CEO Monthly, and a GOLD Muse Creative Award recipient among over 8,000 entries, Joydeep is a recognized force across global tech, design, and retail circles. Apple also ranked Foodinjoy in the Top 70 Food & Drink Apps (UK) in 2023.

Beyond business, Joydeep is shaping minds. As a guest lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School, he brings the real-world power of AI/ML into academic discourse. His past advisory role at DaganTech, an AI-based crop prediction platform, further underscores his dedication to responsible innovation.Joydeep’s recognition stems not solely from his technological prowess but also from his underlying principles. His platform isn’t built to serve machines, but to serve people: empowering consumers, guiding businesses, and building a more sustainable world. In a field often driven by hype, Joydeep Pal is the real thing, a data-driven innovator, a thought leader. Congratulations, Joydeep, for your well-deserved nomination as ‘AI Influencer of the Year’.