In this episode of Talking Tech with Creatives, I sit down with prize winning crime fiction author and tech entrepreneur Ajay Chowdhury. His career journey spans co-founding Shazam, leading innovative tech ventures, and writing the  Kamal Rahman series.
Ajay shares how his early years in India shaped his creative and business mindset, why food, culture, and immigrant experiences run through his fiction, and his frank views on diversity in publishing and the future of AI in writing. We dive into:


Building Shazam and seeing it become a global tech phenomenon


Winning a major crime writing prize with The Waiter — and how it changed his life


Writing authentic immigrant narratives with humour, heart, and high stakes


Food as a storytelling device and the joy of making readers hungry


Using AI to enhance creativity without replacing the writer’s voice


The shifting landscape of tech innovation in publishing and beyond


Navigating identity, risk-taking, and success across cultures


Whether you’re a writer, tech enthusiast, or just love a gripping story, this conversation blends creativity, innovation, and real-world insights in a way that only Ajay can deliver.
Listen now to discover:
How to balance creativity and technology in your career, why failure is part of the journey, and what the future holds for both crime fiction and AI.
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Host: @stellaonithewriter
 
Links & Resources Mentioned:
Ajay’s Website: https://www.ajaychowdhury.com
Ajay on Instagram: @ajaychowdhurywriter
Get Ajay’s free interactive thriller here: https://theinvitation.ajaychowdhury.com
 
 

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