Marlon Avery is a trailblazer in the GenAI innovation landscape, predicting pivotal moments in GPT development, AI Agents, and AI in business operations. He leads AImpact, where they empower organizations with AI through led training and workshops, both remote and in-person, designed to fit your schedule and learning needs. With over 50 workshops and seminars, engaging more than 10,000 attendees globally, Marlon excels at making complex AI concepts accessible and actionable.

As a sought-after panelist and speaker at prestigious events, Marlon has shared the stage with industry leaders like Google, IBM, and Microsoft. His insights into AI’s role in enhancing human connections and societal growth have left a lasting impact.

Before founding AImpact, Marlon served as the Engineering Director at Lightship Capital, where he evaluated and guided emerging startups. In 2021, he built one of the first AI Grant Writers on top of GPT-3, which cemented his AI journey. His influence extends to collaborations with industry giants such as Uber, Udacity, and Treehouse. An entrepreneur at heart, Marlon has built platforms like Rekure, a multimedia sneaker social shopping platform; the HaHa Davis app, an iOS SMS app that topped the App Store for three weeks; and Wallet Clicks, a digital business card company.

With roots in Texas, Atlanta, and Silicon Valley, Marlon now calls Miramar, FL home. Beyond his professional achievements, Marlon is dedicated to empowering the next generation of developers. He launched the NextSteps DevCon engineering conference in 2020 and initiated the Pledge to Equality Scholarship program for Udacity courses, significantly enhancing technical education for underserved communities. This initiative has granted over 10,000 scholarships in just five years.

Throughout his career, Marlon’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation shines brightly. He consistently demonstrates how technology, when paired with purpose, can elevate human potential. Marlon’s goal is to decrease the fear of AI and increase creativity, ensuring that AI becomes a tool for positive change and growth.