Haroon Sheikh studied philosophy, public administration and political science at Leiden and Oxford University. He wrote his PhD dissertation "Embedding Technopolis" on the impact of old traditions on modern societies. He heads the Research department of investment firm Dasym where he focuses on the impact of technology and changing global relations.
Sheikh is connected to the Freedomlab, a group that helps organizations deal with change. He regularly appears in media like NRC, Het Financieel Dagblad, The Financial Times as well television programs like Het Filosofisch Kwintet and the documentary Kinderen van het Succes. In early 2016 his book "De Opkomst van het Oosten" will appear. Haroon Sheikh teaches philosophy at the Center Ethos of VU University.