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Keynote SpeakerZack Kass

Futurist, former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI

Zack Kass is an AI Futurist, keynote speaker, consultant, adjunct professor and the former Head of Go To Market for OpenAI. He has spent over 14 years in AI, leading large teams at some of the industry’s most important companies. His mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are... Read More

Biography

Zack Kass is an AI Futurist, keynote speaker, consultant, adjunct professor and the former Head of Go To Market for OpenAI. He has spent over 14 years in AI, leading large teams at some of the industry’s most important companies. His mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by demystifying AI, making it accessible and understandable for everyone, and helping leaders navigate the rapidly evolving environment.

While Head of Go To Market at OpenAI, Zack worked at the helm of the team key channeling OpenAI’s innovative research into tangible business solutions. Zack built the teams responsible for OpenAI’s sales, partnerships, and customer success and served as a personal advisor to countless executives deploying the technology across their business.

Today, he is considered one of the foremost thinkers in Applied AI. His thought leadership and techno-optimist views have been featured in countless publications, such as Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider. [Zack supports education and research at two major universities], and still advises Fortune 1,000 board rooms, including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen.

Beyond the corporate world, Zack is a staunch techno-optimist, an advocate for AI’s potential to revolutionize the human condition and reduce suffering. He works tirelessly to promote the promise of AI, serving as a counter-narrative to the prevailing media cynicism. Zack received his BA from The University of California, Berkeley, and resides in Santa Barbara, California.

“Few people understand how to apply AI to real world problems as well as Zack. He’s been in the industry for so long, and has a remarkable knack for helping people learn what he knows.” Lukas Biewald, CEO & Co-Founder | Weights & Biases
“Zack is easily the most business savvy AI expert I know.” Josh Tobin, CEO | Gantry
“We recommend all of our clients talk to Zack about their corporate AI strategy. He’s seen it all and can connect dots faster than anyone.” Arjun Prakash, Co-founder & CEO | Distyl AI
“Zack helped us plan our entire AI strategy. He just gets it.” John Murphy, President | The Coca-Cola Company

Popular Talks by Zack Kass

  • Leveraging AI for Good
    Unleash AI’s potential to redefine productivity and reinvent employee satisfaction. In this keynote, Zack explores the intersection of cutting-edge AI advancements and their practical applications in the business landscape. Delve into the current state of AI, its trajectory, and discover how different industries are harnessing this technology to revolutionize efficiency,...
  • The Innovator’s Dilemma: Navigating Our AI Future
    Pioneering the path towards an AI-empowered future – The Innovator’s roadmap. Zack navigates the challenges and opportunities that lie at the forefront of AI innovation. He dissects the paradoxical landscape where technology moves at an astounding pace, yet practical, scalable solutions remain elusive. In this keynote, Zack highlights how innovators...
  • AI Strategy Simplified
    Charting AI’s Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Technological Transformation. Zack provides a comprehensive roadmap that charts the trajectory of AI from its humble beginnings to its future potential. He condenses his vast experience and deep knowledge into a practical guide that demystifies the complexities of AI, offering an insightful perspective...
  • AI: Humanity’s New Dawn

    A past, present, and future look at the development of AI, and the effect it will have on the entire human experience. The lecture explores the business, cultural, and familial implications of the technology. Audiences are challenged to completely reimagine what the future might look like.