Our speakers are a cross-section of some of the brightest minds in the generative AI scene.
John Rossman
John Rossman is an author, former Amazon executive, and expert on disruption, innovation, and technology, having launched and scaled the Amazon Marketplace, which accounts for over 50% of all Amazon units sold and shipped. Rossman has delivered digital transformation, leadership, technology, and disruption keynotes to various businesses, associations, healthcare, and government organizations. He is the author of several best-selling books, including "The Amazon Way: Amazon's Leadership Principles," and "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader." Rossman's speaking engagements focus on creating an innovative culture and incorporating real-life examples of digital and AI innovation strategies. His expertise and practical approach leave participants with thought-provoking principles and tactics. John will introduce his new book at Imagine AI Live entitled “Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era” set for release in February.
Antonis Kocheilas
Antonis Kocheilas is the Global CEO of Ogilvy Advertising, with over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. He has a strong focus on the impact of AI on marketing and brands, emphasizing the need to understand its potential for the benefit of clients and society as a whole. Kocheilas has spoken at the GoTech World conference, where he discussed the "9 Habits". As one of the featured speakers at Imagine AI Live ‘24, he can provide valuable insights into the intersection of AI and brands, drawing from his extensive experience and leadership in the field.
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Adam Brotman
Andy Sack
Adam Brotman, the former Chief Digital Officer of Starbucks, along with his co-founder Andy Sack, have been at the forefront of discussions on leveraging AI for marketing and brand loyalty. Their tech company Forum3 launched Hive3 in 2023 and is a platform that connects brands with leading AI creatives. Brotman and Sack are not only pioneering entrepreneurs but also thought leaders in the field of artificial intelligence. They have been actively involved in initiatives related to cultivating brand loyalty through generative AI and other emerging technologies. Adam Brotman's expertise and insights make him a valuable speaker for the Imagine AI Live Conference, where he can share his deep knowledge and experience in the AI and marketing domains. Adam and Andy are authors of the forthcoming book “Our AI Journey” in conjunction with Harvard Business Review on the topic of “mastering AI for business”.
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Mark Heaps
Mark Heaps is the Chief Technology Evangelist at Groq®, a company creating the world's first Language Processing Unit (LPU), providing exceptional speed performance for AI inference workloads that can boost speeds up to 10x compared to NVIDIA’s GPUs. Mark is a longtime technology evangelist who has worked with Adobe, Google, Apple, and others on various projects ranging from digital imaging to AI systems used in some of the most popular applications today. He is passionate about democratizing AI to advance human agency and loves exploring how end-users of the next generation of technology will interact with conversational AI. Mark is also a die-hard foodie obsessed with finding the world's best pizza – so far a hole-in-the-wall joint in Croatia (is there any other kind?) is in the lead.
Div Garg
Div Garg is an AI visionary and entrepreneur at the forefront of developing autonomous AI agents for business applications. As the CEO and co-founder of MultiOn, he has leveraged his expertise in computer science and AI research to pursue the creation of general-purpose AI.
Garg's academic journey includes a leave of absence from a CS PhD program at Stanford University, where he has also served as an adjunct lecturer. His professional experience is marked by significant contributions to AI research, including a first-place win in the NeurIPS '21 MineRL Basalt challenge with an AI bot designed to play Minecraft. Garg's work has been recognized and supported by mentorship from AI luminary Ian Goodfellow, and he has shared his insights through research talks at prestigious institutions, including Apple and OpenAI.
Bindu Reddy
Bindu Reddy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Abacus.AI, a company that focuses on applied AI and LLM (large language model) agents and systems at scale. She has an exceptional background in the science and application of AI, having held high-profile positions at Google, Amazon Web Services, and Uber. At AWS, she was the General Manager for AI Verticals and played a key role in creating and launching Amazon Personalize and Amazon Forecast, the first of their kind AI services that enable organizations to create custom deep-learning models. Before that, she was the CEO and co-founder of Post Intelligence, a deep-learning company that created services for social media influencers, which was later acquired by Uber. Bindu Reddy is known for her expertise in embedding cutting-edge AI into business processes and applications.
Michael Moe
Michael Moe is the Founder and CEO of GSV Ventures, a growth-focused investment platform. GSV has invested in game-changing businesses like Facebook, Twitter, Snap, Palantir, and Spotify. GSV has several funds focused on the digital learning sector and has invested in Coursera, Photomath, Chegg, Course Hero, Masterclass, Dreambox Learning, Guild Education, and Dreamscape Learn. GSV stands for “Global Silicon Valley,” inspired by the entrepreneurial mindset of Silicon Valley spreading throughout the world.
Michael is also the co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit, which Forbes called “the Davos of Education.” This year, Michael and his ASU partners are introducing AIR Show, a new conference spotlighting the AI revolution in education.
Before GSV, Michael was the Founder and CEO of ThinkEquity Partners, Head of Global Growth Research at Merrill Lynch, and was voted to be on the Institutional All-American Research Team and named “Best on the Street” by the Wall Street Journal.
Michael is the author of three books, “Finding the Next Starbucks”, “The Global Silicon Valley Handbook” and his most recent, “The Mission Corporation.”
Prerak Garg
Prerak Garg is a Senior Director within Microsoft’s Cloud and AI division, and a visionary product leader and strategist in the field of artificial intelligence. He boasts over a decade of experience in building enterprise AI applications and has served in critical positions, helping to shape the digital transformation roadmap of some of the largest organizations in the world.
At Microsoft, he has been instrumental in shaping AI strategy and investments and has played a leading role in developing several disruptive artificial intelligence products. He was the driving force behind Microsoft’s entry into the healthcare space and the subsequent development of DAX Copilot: the first of its kind, a Generative AI-driven clinical documentation solution that offers U.S. physicians a much-needed reprieve by saving them up to 2 hours per day in EHR-related documentation tasks.
Before Microsoft, Garg served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, focusing on the development and implementation of Industry 4.0 Solutions at Fortune 500 companies. His academic credentials include an MBA from the Wharton School and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Garg is celebrated as a thought leader, frequently sharing his insights as an author and speaker across various industry platforms. He also holds esteemed fellowships at the British Computer Society and the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Zak Kidd
Zak Kidd is the Founder of AskHumans, a platform that leverages Large Language Models to innovate Net Promoter Scores (NPS), a metric used to gauge customer loyalty and predict business growth, by allowing organizations to collect and analyze open-ended feedback from employees and customers. This analysis focuses on sentiment, key themes, and provides actionable insights for operational improvement. Prior to AskHumans, Zak launched Spacetrics, combining verbal feedback with 3D real estate tours, and was a technical co-founder of SwingSpace, a leading coworking space marketplace in the U.S. His background includes experience in software development and Private Equity, and he holds degrees from Morehouse College and Harvard University. When he’s not building with generative AI to improve the human experience, Zak is an avid jiu jitsu player and kite boarder.
Dr. Zara Safsovski
Zara Safsovski is the visionary Founder and CEO of EveAI, leveraging artificial intelligence to transform healthcare by tackling critical challenges like burnout and misdiagnosis. Her pioneering path from medical practice across continents to launching a tech-driven enterprise is marked by relentless learning through entrepreneurship programs. Beyond healthcare AI, Zara explores the intersection of technology and art through her passion for AI-generated creativity. A fitness enthusiast, her disciplined morning routine embodies resilience and well-being. Zara exemplifies transformative leadership, driving societal progress alongside innovation through her advocacy for disability rights and community service, recognized by quarterly awards and the 2023 League of Excellence distinction.
Tim Hsu
Tim Hsu is the Head of Business Development at Leonardo AI, a generative AI platform revolutionizing the creative industry for both amateurs and professionals. Tim is known as a leader in strategic partnerships and biz dev for consumer tech, retail, and gaming sectors. Tim's expertise lies in driving growth in new markets and verticals and has helped global companies launch and scale internationally at places like Epic Games, MasterCard and Spin Master. Tim is excited about the transformative power of AI to unlock new forms of creativity and human expression, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the art world.
Dmitry Shapiro
Dmitry Shapiro is the CEO and Co-Founder of MindStudio, a company on a mission to democratize AI through its innovative no-code platform. With a storied career that includes roles as the CTO of Myspace Music, founding multiple venture-backed startups, and time spent in AI at Google, Shapiro is a seasoned entrepreneur and a visionary in the tech space. MindStudio is a groundbreaking no-code platform designed to revolutionize the way AI applications are developed, making it accessible for a broader audience to create and distribute AI-powered applications involving multiple LLMs and integrations without the need for specialized knowledge in programming or machine learning.
Aryan Sharma
Aryan Sharma is a tech entrepreneur and the visionary behind Induced AI, a company that is redefining automation and artificial intelligence. Sharma's journey in the tech industry began at a young age, and his passion for innovation has only grown since then. He chose to forgo a full scholarship offered by Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, to continue building products on his own, demonstrating his commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.
Induced AI, Sharma's current venture, is focused on creating virtual AI workers that can automate the execution of workflows on a browser in the cloud with human-like reasoning. This technology is akin to "Zapier on steroids," taking automation to the next level by integrating native AI capabilities. The company has received significant backing, including recent investments by Balaji, Sam Altman, and Peak XV Partners.
Sharma's work is a testament to the transformative power of AI in the current era. His vision for Induced AI is not just about automating tasks, but about fundamentally changing how businesses operate, making them more efficient, agile, and capable of scaling in ways previously unimaginable.
Javi Lopez
Javier Lopez is the founder of Magnific AI, a wildly popular and advanced AI technology company that focuses on upscaling and enhancing images. He is also an angel investor and the former CEO of Erasmusu, which was acquired by Spotahome. Javi Lopez is known for his relentless passion for AI and his dedication to researching and sharing AI tutorials, tools, and news. His expertise and experience in the AI industry make him a valuable speaker at the Imagine AI Live Conference, where he can provide exclusive insights and cross-industry perspectives on the transformative power of AI.
Jose Florido
Jose Florido is a seasoned Product and Design Leader, with an exceptional ability to craft digital products that resonate with communities worldwide. After leading design teams in big tech for Google, Meta and Spotify he now serves as Chief Market Development Officer at Freepik, a company building generative AI products that help anyone create great design faster to express the power of their ideas. Jose serves on the Board of Trustees for the Charis Awards, the first Generative AI Awards that celebrate human creativity expressions powered by AI. At Imagine AI Live, Jose’s insights into generative AI’s role in evolving design practices promise to inspire and shape the future of creative workflows.
Corbett Drummey
Corbett Drummey is Vice President, Brand Collaboration at Lightricks, a pioneer in innovative mobile photo and video editing technology. Corbett drives strategic relationships between brands, advertising agencies and technology to enhance and accelerate their social marketing campaigns, including in the rapidly growing AI environment. He was co-founder and CEO of Popular Pays, the industry-leading software company that connects brands with creators to enable an agile approach to advertising, which was acquired by Lightricks in March 2022.
Corbett co-founded Popular Pays in Chicago in 2013, leaving his role at Leo Burnett when he saw an opportunity to build a model addressing the speed of social media in a way that traditional advertising just couldn’t. He and his co-founders envisioned Popular Pays would bring a more agile approach to the advertising world by connecting brands with content creators and influencers via their software platform.
Corbett holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College of William & Mary. A regular author and speaker, he was named to the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 in marketing and advertising and is an alumnus of Y Combinator (W15).
Liz Ngonzi
Liz Ngonzi, an acclaimed speaker, transformative coach, award-winning educator, and innovator in AI for Impact, is set to illuminate the Imagine AI Live 2024 stage with her session on "AI-Powered Leadership: Amplifying Your Personal Brand Across Industries." As the founder of The International Social Impact Institute®, and an esteemed Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University, Liz leverages over two decades of experience in emerging technologies to transform storytelling and engagement. With a global reputation for educating leaders on generative AI's power to revolutionize personal branding and stakeholder engagement, she has impacted over 1,200 leaders in the past year alone. Liz's work spans significant collaborations to drive social change through technology, promising enterprise leaders actionable insights to elevate their professional presence across sectors.
Nicolai Klemke
Nicolai Klemke is the visionary founder of neural frames, a popular AI-powered animation ‘synthesizer’ that transforms text prompts into dynamic videos. With a PhD in physics, Klemke pivoted to entrepreneurship, harnessing AI to fuel creative industries. His platform empowers artists and musicians by simplifying animation creation through what can be considered a synthesizer for the visual world. Klemke's leadership has quickly propelled Neural Frames to commercial success with a focus on intuitive design and user-centric innovation. He joins Imagine AI Live to share insights on AI's intersection with artistic expression and will share lessons on bootstrapping and scaling a company in the era of generative AI.
Yung Spielburg
Yung Spielburg is a Grammy award-winning music producer and songwriter renowned for his innovative approach to music and technology. He is most well known for his work with Japanese multi-hyphenate, MIYAVI. He leads AI research at the music and tech research and intelligence network Water & Music, and you might also know him as the voice of the theme on The All-In Podcast.
As a Founding Member of Imagine AI Live, Yung Spielburg is deeply involved in the discourse around AI and its applications. At this year's event, he will share his insights on the innovative use of AI in music and voice generation. His session will focus on how AI can generate new musical ideas, enhance human creativity, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content.
Lara Shackelford
Lara Shackelford is the CEO and Founder of Fidere.ai, a consulting firm specializing in AI-fueled strategy for Marketing and Customer Experience. She played pivotal roles at Intel, Oracle, QLIK, Microsoft, and Marketo. With two decades of experience in Data and AI, Lara has driven growth at startups like DataStax and Looker, achieving six exits. She is honored as a Top Voice in AI by LinkedIn and a leading CMO by DataCaptive and DiversityFirst. Lara is an active advisor and investor in the data and AI space and has served on the Gartner Technology Marketing Customer Advisory Board and Women @Intel - Sales & Marketing Board.
Connect with Lara on LinkedIn.
Lars Vagnes
Lars Vagnes is a co-founder and CTO at Simli, a company at the forefront of human-like AI avatar solutions. He has a background in Data Science and Machine Learning and a rich history of launching successful AI startups in both Norway and China. He has hands-on experience building AI systems and products spanning the video, audio, and text domain. He has a Computer science academic background from the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Lars also recently founded the AI Product Meetup in Oslo, which now has 100+ attendees at monthly meetups for AI developers and others.
At Simli, he is leading the charge in developing cutting-edge multimodal AI systems designed to offer accessible and effective video conversations with AI avatars. These avatars are designed to revolutionize how we as individuals and businesses interact with technology, offering real-time, human-like communication experiences. His session will delve into the creation of these avatars and their potential to fundamentally shift human-computer interaction and business operations.
Ed Heinbockel
As CEO and co-founder of SavantX, Ed Heinbockel pioneers a radical vision of AI and Quantum Computing solutions. Under his leadership, the SavantX team has achieved remarkable success, deploying two groundbreaking quantum hybrid applications with real-world impact. Looking ahead, Heinbockel is spearheading the launch of the company’s third quantum hybrid application, but this time, it is for its recently released flagship GenAI, SEEKER, a military-grade LLM platform for private data. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to Quantum AGI. A veteran innovator, Ed has co-authored several pivotal patents for SEEKER’s Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology and boasts a track record of multiple successful tech exits.
Imad Riachi
Imad Riachi, after receiving a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, began his career at Facebook and Goldman Sachs and is now the Founder and CEO of Honu.ai, a company at the forefront of developing a digital infrastructure platform designed to enhance the decision-making process of businesses through artificial intelligence (AI). His background in computer engineering, robotics, autonomous systems, and neuroscience, coupled with his leadership roles in both startups and multi-billion dollar companies, has uniquely positioned him to lead Honu.ai in its mission.
Imad's vision for Honu.ai was inspired by his personal experience watching his father build a small business and realizing the potential for AI to assist in such situations. Under his leadership, Honu.ai is leveraging a unique decision infrastructure framework to enable individuals and organizations to build, test, and deploy intelligent agents with superhuman capabilities. These intelligent agents are designed to understand, reason, and act in business, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
Robert Van Den Bergh
Robert Van Den Bergh is a co-founder and CEO of Fluent, an AI-powered platform that quickly answers data questions and eliminates data analysis headaches. Van Den Bergh's expertise lies in innovation, co-creation, and leveraging AI to create value for businesses and customers. His experience in founding and co-founding AI and technology-driven companies makes him a sought-after speaker at AI conferences, where he shares insights into the practical applications and impact of AI in various industries.
Ole Lehmann
Ole Lehmann, also known as The AI Solopreneur, is a prominent figure in the AI and tech industry. He is an entrepreneur who has made significant strides in leveraging AI and no-code tools to help other entrepreneurs build successful digital product businesses. Lehmann has gained attention for his course, the AI Audience Accelerator, which teaches solopreneurs how to use AI to create marketing content. He has also been recognized for his rapid growth on Twitter, where he shares valuable insights on AI and online businesses. With a strong following and a proven track record, Ole Lehmann is a compelling speaker who can offer unique perspectives on the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship for business professionals.
Linus Ekenstam
Linus Ekenstam is a seasoned product leader, AI storyteller, and digital product expert. With a wealth of experience in AI technology and design, he has been a prominent speaker and thought leader in the field. Ekenstam is the author of the newsletter "Inside My Head," where he delves into the latest AI trends, shares tutorials, and offers insightful opinions. He is also an active presence on social media, particularly on Twitter and LinkedIn, where he provides valuable content on AI trends and tools. Ekenstam's expertise in AI storytelling and narrative has been showcased in various speaking engagements and online events, making him a valuable addition to the Imagine AI Live Conference.
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Igor Pogany
Igor Pogany is a leading AI educator and the host of The AI Advantage, a popular YouTube channel with 100s of thousands of subscribers that delves into various AI topics. He has conducted interviews, webinars, and created content on AI, making him a well-versed speaker on the subject. With a strong background in AI education and content creation, Igor Pogany is an excellent addition to the lineup of speakers at the Imagine AI Live Conference. You can find him on 𝕏 Twitter as @TheAIAdvantage and on YouTube at The AI Advantage channel.
Alex Northstar
Alex Northstar is a prominent AI influencer and educator with a large following on social media, where he shares his expertise and predictions on the transformative power of AI in business. Formerly a trainer at Google, he has upskilled hundreds of professionals and educated thousands of entrepreneurs through his online platforms. Currently, Alex is pioneering "The 4-Hour AI Workweek," an innovative program designed to harness AI to drastically improve efficiency and productivity. His goal is to enable individuals to reclaim their time, enjoy life, and spend more time with family by integrating AI into their work processes, potentially reducing the traditional workweek. You can find him on 𝕏 Twitter as @NorthstarBrain.
Marco van Hylckama Vlieg
Marco van Hylckama Vlieg is a seasoned product designer, former front-end engineer, and creative generative AI consultant with over 20 years of experience in online media, e-commerce, and product design. He is one of the first founding members of Imagine AI Live. Marco's expertise lies in the field of generative AI, and he is known for his work in enhancing and improving product design through cutting-edge technology. His unique combination of technical, design, and people management skills makes him an effective leader, manager, and collaborator for multi-disciplinary teams. Marco's diverse background and in-depth knowledge of AI and design make him an ideal speaker for the Imagine AI Live Conference, where he can share valuable insights and expertise in the intersection of AI and product design.
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Jessa of Femularity
Jessa is the founder of Femularity.ai, a community for women who love AI. Using AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Ideogram, ElevenLabs and OpenAI's Whisper API, she built her dream of a safe, inclusive AI networking group for women in just 9 days. Jessa shares ChatGPT tips and tricks that no one else is talking about on her YouTube channel, I versus AI. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and a cantankerous and adorable elder cat. Jessa is also the voice you will hear announcing speakers and events during Imagine AI Live as part of her work on the Founder Team.
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Shawn Olds
Shawn N. Olds is a recognized leader in applied AI and generative AI, serving as the Co-founder and co-CEO of boodleAI, a leading generative AI platform. They recently introduced BoodleBox, the GenAI platform where humans, GenAI and Knowledge Unite. His work focuses on empowering groups of all kinds to connect with and engage with each other in concert with intelligent AI agents.
As a speaker, Olds is known for his insights on the promise and concerns of AI adoption and collaboration, the interplay of multiple generative AI models, and the success stories when the Human | Machine team is optimized in a responsible way.
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Hao Sheng
Hao Sheng, Ex-Google, is the founder and CEO of Chatsimple, an AI-native chatbot platform that can be deployed in minutes for any business. With over six years in the field of conversational AI, Hao has consistently been at the forefront of AI technology, from his time at Google's Dialogflow to founding Chatsimple. At Google, Hao played a crucial role in a landmark AI project, developing virtual agents for a leading telecom company. His expertise has also been pivotal in shaping over 30 enterprise-level deals, demonstrating his skill in deploying effective AI solutions. Now, at the helm of Chatsimple, Hao is transforming business client interactions with user-friendly chatbots.
Connect with Hao Sheng to explore the future of conversational AI and its impact on business dynamics: LinkedIn
Nathan Chappell
Nathan Chappell, the Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, is a renowned expert in responsible AI practices, with a particular focus on governance and ethics. Representing the half-trillion-dollar non-profit sector on The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), Chappell advises on AI standards development to promote trust and safety. His work in leveraging AI to foster a more generous society is particularly significant, given the size and growth of the nonprofit market.
Chappell speaks internationally on a range of topics, including responsible AI, governance models, and practical implementation. His insights offer a unique perspective that balances technological progress with the preservation of human values. As the founder of Fundraising.Ai and a member of the Forbes Technology Council, Chappell's commitment to philanthropic innovation and responsible AI practices is evident.
Eric Vaughan
Eric Vaughan, CEO of IgniteTech and GFI Software, is a visionary leader at the forefront of the AI revolution. With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Vaughan has founded and led three software companies, demonstrating a deep understanding of the transformative power of technology.
In recent years, Vaughan has become a vocal advocate for AI-first thinking, recognizing the urgency of this paradigm shift for businesses. He believes that AI is not just an exciting development but a necessity for companies to remain relevant in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. His passion for AI is not driven by mere excitement but by a deep-seated belief that if businesses do not adapt, they risk being left behind.
Vaughan's commitment to AI transformation is evident in his bold initiative of "AI Mondays," where the entire company dedicates one day solely to Gen AI—no calls, no visits, just pure innovation. This initiative is a testament to his belief in the transformative power of AI and his commitment to driving its adoption within his companies.
Vaughan's journey is a testament to the urgency of adopting AI-first thinking and the transformative power of AI in business. His leadership and vision have positioned IgniteTech and GFI Software at the vanguard of the AI revolution, demonstrating the potential of AI to transform businesses and industries.
Nino Tasca
Nino Tasca, a former Google Product Leader, led the Google Assistant team and is a distinguished AI product leader with over 25 years of experience in technology and media. As a key figure at Google, he was the Director of Product Management for Speech, providing speech-to-text and text-to-speech products to billions of users worldwide. He was also a founding leader of the Google Assistant team, playing a crucial role in scaling Speech and Natural Language Understanding technologies across all Google products.
Nino is currently Chief Product Officer for Northstar Travel Group, a leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company, where he is using his knowledge of generative AI to help position the company for growth in new product areas and market segments. Nino will share insights into the current big-tech AI landscape (Google, OpenAI, Microsoft) and provide a roadmap to craft an AI strategy for your business by going "narrow" and leveraging your hidden assets.
Jonathan Gilmore
Jonathan Gilmore is the CEO of Ai8, a commercial AI lab solving human:machine teaming. Ai8 helps organizations leverage AI technologies effectively, scaling existing employees' impact while collaborating with leading models, GPTs, and agents. Ai8’s core product is their Teaming Engine, which evaluates human and machine capital to give CEOs and executives the power to dynamically re/orchestrate, re/augment, and re/team their composite workforce. Their first product, Sym, is an industry-training co-pilot currently being used at top global universities.
Jonathan previously built a simulations-as-training company and has been an advisor to the UK Government on digital skills. Most recently, he spoke at London Tech Week and featured on Inside.com’s podcast discussing the “Jagged Frontier of AI”. Jonathan's co-founder at Ai8 is Alastair Moore, a UCL PhD computer scientist with extensive experience in AI/ML, UX design, and early-stage tech innovation.
Michael Norwood
Michael Norwood is a bestselling author, former television script writer, professional negotiator, social media influencer, and founder of Scribing.AI, a platform that solves the single biggest problem facing educators today: how to avoid having students skate (aka "cheat") their way through classes by substituting their knowledge and creativity with AI-generated content . . . and yet not prevent students from using these extraordinary tools that are shaping their future.
In founding Scribing, Norwood leverages a lifetime of writing and 20 years developing viral social media and team-building applications to create what he originally called Microsoft Word With Super Powers. The platform (to be introduced at Imagine AI Live) comes complete with an uncanny conflict resolution tool, language-speed-learning app, and a platform that transforms numerous other complex AI capabilities into amazingly intuitive and accessible apps.
Steve Metcalf
Steve Metcalf is a Co-Founder of Imagine AI Live and a distinguished entrepreneur and innovator with a storied background in management consulting and technology startups, having honed his skills at Accenture and SAP-Ariba. As the co-founder and former CEO of Air Motion Systems, he spearheaded the company's rise to prominence as a top provider of LED UV technology in industrial manufacturing. Metcalf further co-founded the annual Print UV Conference in the graphics industry to accelerate the adoption of sustainable UV technologies in printing and packaging.
As Chief Product Officer of Digital Services at Barry-Wehmiller, Metcalf is at the forefront of shaping enterprise digital product strategy, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation and growth. His deep involvement in the generative AI scene for enterprises has positioned him as a thought leader, particularly in applying AI strategies to enhance business processes and outcomes.
As a co-founder of the Imagine AI Live conference, Metcalf is committed to fostering dialogue and collaboration among industry experts to unlock the full potential of AI in the business world. His insights into the transformative power of AI are informed by a career that has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology and its practical applications in various industries. With a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing, Metcalf's contributions extend beyond the corporate sphere, influencing the next generation of entrepreneurs and technologists.