Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
This curated peer group includes respected professionals and academics at the forefront of artificial intelligence, innovation, and data strategy—many of whom are active speakers, researchers, and advisors. These individuals represent a range of roles from corporate leadership to university-based research labs. This list is updated on ocassion.
Allie K. Miller
Focus: AI Business Leader, Advisor, International Speaker
Background: Former Global Head of ML Business Development at AWS. Recognized as a top AI voice on LinkedIn with 1M+ followers.
Site Highlights: Speaking topics, guidebooks, online courses, services for executives and founders.
Andrew Grill
Focus: Actionable Futurist, AI and Innovation Keynote Speaker
Background: Former IBM Global Managing Partner. Over 600 keynotes delivered across 50 countries.
Site Highlights: Speaking videos, podcast, keynote topics, client testimonials.
Zack Kass
Focus: AI Consultant, Speaker, Former OpenAI Executive
Background: Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI. Advisor to Fortune 500 companies.
Site Highlights: Executive workshops, keynote descriptions, newsletter, White House advisor credentials.
Steve Brown
Focus: AI Futurist, Innovation Speaker, Former Intel Futurist
Background: Thought leader in AI transformation, author of “The Innovation Ultimatum.”
Site Highlights: Keynote and workshop offerings, blog, client testimonials, downloadable resources.
Bernard Marr
Focus: Futurist, Bestselling Author, AI & Business Strategy Expert
Background: Consultant to governments and Fortune 100 firms. Regular contributor to Forbes and LinkedIn Top Voice.
Site Highlights: 20+ books, advisory services, speaker engagements, detailed client list.
Andrew Ng
Focus: AI Educator, Researcher, Entrepreneur
Background: Founder of DeepLearning.AI and Coursera, Adjunct Professor at Stanford University.
Site Highlights: Online courses, AI research, thought leadership in responsible and accessible AI education.
Ethan Mollick
Focus: AI & Management Research, Educator
Background: Professor at The Wharton School (UPenn). Writes extensively on AI’s practical use in business and education.
Site Highlights: Blog “One Useful Thing”, teaching resources, real-world AI experiments.
Amy Webb
Focus: Quantitative Futurist, Strategic Foresight, Author
Background: Founder of Future Today Institute. Faculty at NYU Stern School of Business.
Site Highlights: Annual Tech Trends report, keynote topics, books on AI and the future.
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