Paul A. Lucas is a global governance, risk and transformation executive with more than 25 years of international experience across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system, including UNOPS and UNFPA, and Deloitte.

His work spans organizational transformation, enterprise risk, internal audit, investigations, financial integrity, technology risk, data analytics and AI governance. He has led global oversight functions, advised senior executives, boards and audit committees, and worked across complex international organizations operating in more than 100 countries.

Paul Lucas is a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, CISA, CAMS and PMP. He is a graduate of Macquarie University and The Fletcher School at Tufts University, and writes and speaks on governance, organizational effectiveness, risk, investigations and responsible AI.

Paul A. Lucas is a global governance, risk and transformation executive with more than 25 years of international experience across the World Bank Group, the United Nations system, including UNOPS and UNFPA, and Deloitte. His work spans organizatio... Show more

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder settlements. His work has also focused on advocating for full transparency in executive compensation, particularly following the Dodd-Frank Act, ensuring that executives disclose their payouts accurately. Executives may consider themselves above the law, but Monteverde stands against that.

As the founding partner of Monteverde & Associates PC, located in the Empire State Building, Juan leads a team of attorneys dedicated to protecting shareholders from corporate fraud and misconduct. The firm primarily serves clients who have suffered financial losses due to corporate fraud or undervalued mergers. With a skilled team capable of handling cases at all levels, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm works tirelessly to ensure that corporations are held accountable for their actions. Monteverde’s motto, “No one is above the law,” reflects his commitment to fairness and justice in all his legal pursuits.

Before establishing his firm, Monteverde worked as a partner and chair of the Mergers and Acquisition Litigation Department at Faruqi & Faruqi LLP from 2010 to 2016. The firm, known for its class action litigation in investor and consumer protection, helped shape its legal approach. He also worked as an associate at Levi & Korsinsky, representing clients in securities fraud, consumer fraud, and other complex legal matters. Monteverde began his legal career at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, focusing on civil litigation, including construction law, civil rights, and product liability.

Monteverde earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his legal practice, he is a prolific writer and frequent speaker on executive compensation issues, presenting at events hosted by the American Bar Association and other legal organizations.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Juan is passionate about philanthropy, supporting causes such as Planned Parenthood, the ASPCA, and food pantries in New York City. He is admitted to practice law in New York and several federal districts, where he has secured substantial settlements for shareholders.

Juan Monteverde was born in Barcelona, Spain, and resides in New York City with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys boating and spending time with his family.

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder set... Show more

DevOps Engineer with expertise in Terraform Infrastructure as Code, Helm, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, OCI, and Azure. Proficient in Golang and GoFr framework. Actively contributing to the development of zop.dev platform, focusing on infrastructure automation and cloud-native solutions.

DevOps Engineer with expertise in Terraform Infrastructure as Code, Helm, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, OCI, and Azure. Proficient in Golang and GoFr framework. Actively contributing to the development of zop.dev platform,... Show more

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities.

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities. Show more

Will McGinnis is Chief Data Scientist at Scale Venture Partners, where he builds AI infrastructure for investment decision-making. He is the original author of category_encoders (scikit-learn-contrib) and maintains open-source Python libraries including pygeohash, plus several Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Based in Atlanta, he hosts the Atlanta AI Dinner, an invitation-only gathering for local AI builders. Previously he led data science at Aumni (acquired by JPMorgan Chase) and co-founded Predikto (acquired by United Technologies).

Will McGinnis is Chief Data Scientist at Scale Venture Partners, where he builds AI infrastructure for investment decision-making. He is the original author of category_encoders (scikit-learn-contrib) and maintains open-source Python libraries includ... Show more

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, Product Security, Physical Security, and Compliance audits.

Before joining TAXbit in 2023, he was Head of Cloud Security at Uber Engineering in Seattle. There, he built a team working on secure-by-default architecture, best practices, engineering standards, automated compliance (SOC II, SOX, PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, ISO 27001), monitoring tools, data security, and threat detection/response solutions for all of Uber’s cloud assets and engineering efforts.

Prior to that, Oliver spent over 18 years at Microsoft, where he worked in various engineering and engineering management roles contributing to Windows client security (developing, testing, and releasing security updates), anti-piracy, cloud security standards, security testing (Windows, Office, and Azure), and continuous integration/delivery for all the company’s commercial online services.

In his spare time, he also volunteers to deliver (security) engineering training to schools and start-up companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Oliver is the Chief Privacy Office and Director of Security and Compliance at TAXbit, where he manages all aspects of security and compliance, including Incident Management/Response, Corporate Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Security Guidance, ... Show more

Laura K. Spencer, Ed.D. leads AI adoption across a 2,500-person educational organization as Chief Academic Officer, where her portfolio covers curriculum, assessment, professional development, and IT. She has spent 26 years watching technology arrive in organizations, and most of that time watching what happens after the rollout ends. Her work focuses on the gap between deployment and actual impact, and on the diagnostic questions leaders skip before committing. She has delivered sessions at ISTE and Insight Jam, co-authored a course on legal and ethical boundaries in AI, and is a U.S. Army veteran.

Laura K. Spencer, Ed.D. leads AI adoption across a 2,500-person educational organization as Chief Academic Officer, where her portfolio covers curriculum, assessment, professional development, and IT. She has spent 26 years watching technology arrive... Show more

Michelle O’Neil is the founder of Concierra Technology and a practicing attorney with over thirty years in litigation and appellate law. She studies how AI adoption actually moves through regulated systems — who uses it first, what rules follow, and where governance fails to reach the people generating the risk. She maintains a primary-source repository of trial court AI orders in Texas and is the author of a completed manuscript examining AI-generated records and litigation privilege across American, Commonwealth, and civil law jurisdictions. Her analysis of court AI rules has been covered by national and international media, and her work on the legal ethics of AI has been published through the Institute for Constitutional AI Law. She is a National Speakers Association professional member, host of The Michelle May O’Neil Show podcast, and a keynote speaker on AI strategy and legal technology. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for eleven consecutive years.

Michelle O’Neil is the founder of Concierra Technology and a practicing attorney with over thirty years in litigation and appellate law. She studies how AI adoption actually moves through regulated systems — who uses it first, what rules follow, and ... Show more

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security processes to aid in the defense against threats far and wide.

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security pro... Show more

CISO og Sikkerhetsleder i Helse Vest IKT med lang erfaring på tvers av bransjer og sektorer.
Arbeider med å forbedre risikostyring, leverandørstyring og governance på tvers av kliniske og administrative områder i Helse Vest IKT, inkludert KI-baserte løsninger.
Aksel brenner for å styrke sikkerhetskompetanse i egen organisasjon og holder kurs og foredrag internt og eksternt.

CISO og Sikkerhetsleder i Helse Vest IKT med lang erfaring på tvers av bransjer og sektorer. Arbeider med å forbedre risikostyring, leverandørstyring og governance på tvers av kliniske og administrative områder i Helse Vest IKT, inkludert KI-baserte... Show more

Jodie Levy was a founding member of the UK AI Security Institute and is a Visiting Fellow at Constellation. She works at the intersection of frontier AI security, misuse and technical governance, with research spanning multi-step misuse, agentic risk and enforceable safety controls. She has advised and engaged governments and international stakeholders on frontier AI risk, security and governance.

Jodie Levy was a founding member of the UK AI Security Institute and is a Visiting Fellow at Constellation. She works at the intersection of frontier AI security, misuse and technical governance, with research spanning multi-step misuse, agentic risk... Show more

Keisa Avila es especialista en Business Intelligence, arquitectura de datos y analítica en la nube, con más 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En este recorrido lideró proyectos de Data Warehouse, modelado de datos y procesos ETL/ELT, asegurando que la información estuviera disponible y confiable para la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

En los últimos 5 años dio un paso decisivo hacia el Big Data y la Ciencia de Datos, participando en proyectos de migración a la nube y creación de Data Lakes en AWS, y desarrollando modelos analíticos que aplican machine learning e inteligencia artificial.

Cuenta con una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial y una sólida trayectoria técnica que combina lo mejor de ambos mundos: la disciplina de BI y el poder predictivo de la ciencia de datos.

Ha sido speaker en conferencias regionales (incluido el AWS Community Day en Panamá y Guatemala), donde comparte casos prácticos, storytelling con datos y estrategias aplicables que muestran cómo transformar datos en valor real para las empresas. Su enfoque es claro: democratizar el acceso a la información y demostrar cómo la innovación tecnológica impacta en la eficiencia y la toma de decisiones empresariales.

Keisa Avila es especialista en Business Intelligence, arquitectura de datos y analítica en la nube, con más 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En est... Show more

Scott Mason, The Myth Slayer, is a two-time TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, entrepreneur, and author who transforms Greek mythology into practical strategies for stronger leadership, workplace culture, and professional impact.

A graduate of Columbia Law School and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, Scott brings more than 25 years of experience leading organizations through high-pressure change. He has served as an attorney, senior New York City government executive, nonprofit General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Head of Operations. These roles required him to address difficult personnel challenges, protect organizational credibility, communicate across competing constituencies, and lead when the stakes were high.

As co-owner and managing executive of a manufacturing company, Scott helped increase annual revenue by 211% and EBITDA by 262% in two years. The company’s revenue grew another 36% the following year as its workforce tripled and operations expanded into a second facility.

Scott has delivered keynotes, workshops, and professional education programs for associations, government agencies, legal organizations, nonprofits, and business audiences across the country and abroad. His Lawline program on this topic has earned 4.8 stars from nearly 800 ratings, and his insights have been featured on international television and more than 100 podcasts and radio programs.

Through dramatic storytelling, humor, original artwork, and practical tools, Scott helps leaders confront the workplace myths that weaken accountability and take concrete action to build healthier, more sustainable organizations.

Scott Mason, The Myth Slayer, is a two-time TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, entrepreneur, and author who transforms Greek mythology into practical strategies for stronger leadership, workplace culture, and professional impact. A graduate ... Show more

Senior IP & Open Source Legal Counsel with 10+ years' experience. A qualified patent attorney with degrees in Physics and IP Law, he specializes in AI open source compliance for tech enterprises. His core practice includes end-to-end risk assessments for LLMs, pre-launch audits, compliance tool design, and legal support for external AI open source projects. An active OpenChain member, he frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes to AI compliance whitepapers.

Senior IP & Open Source Legal Counsel with 10+ years' experience. A qualified patent attorney with degrees in Physics and IP Law, he specializes in AI open source compliance for tech enterprises. His core practice includes end-to-end risk assessments... Show more

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He’s part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-on to run virtual machines on Kubernetes clusters. In the community he maintains, improves and automates CI, testing processes, GitHub automation and community data processing for the KubeVirt organization using Prow on Kubernetes and Golang.

Daniel Hiller is a software engineer with more than 20 years of work experience. He’s part of the KubeVirt community. KubeVirt is a Kubernetes add-on to run virtual machines on Kubernetes clusters. In the community he maintains, improves and automate... Show more

Shahzeb Akhtar is an accomplished IP strategy and technology leader with extensive experience in patent intelligence, data science, and litigation support. As the Director of IP Strategy & Technology at UnitedLex, he founded and currently leads the IP Data Science Team, where he has spearheaded innovative solutions at the intersection of intellectual property and advanced technology.

Shahzeb is the driving force behind Vantage for IP, a patent intelligence platform leveraging natural language processing to analyze patent assets across multiple technology domains. This powerful tool enables organizations to identify competitive threats, assess patent strength, and uncover licensing opportunities, significantly reducing the time and resources required for comprehensive patent analysis.

His technical expertise includes developing deep learning models that predict critical patent metrics and creating user-friendly platforms for legal investigations. Shahzeb has led statistical analyses that provided key evidence in high-stakes litigation, including a $20 million class action lawsuit and source code reviews that contributed to a $300+ million verdict in a patent case.

Prior to his current role, Shahzeb held positions of increasing responsibility at UnitedLex, including Senior Data Consultant and Assistant Vice President. His career began at iRunway, where he prepared detailed infringement claim charts, developed automation tools, and authored the company's inaugural industry report on patent landscapes.

Shahzeb holds a dual degree (Master of Technology + Bachelor of Technology) in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. He has further enhanced his expertise through specialized programs in Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering from Udacity.

With a rare combination of technical depth, strategic vision, and domain expertise, Shahzeb has consistently delivered solutions that transform complex patent data into actionable business intelligence, driving strategic decision-making and competitive advantage for organizations navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property.

Shahzeb Akhtar is an accomplished IP strategy and technology leader with extensive experience in patent intelligence, data science, and litigation support. As the Director of IP Strategy & Technology at UnitedLex, he founded and currently leads the I... Show more

Jesse Darnell is Director of Enterprise & Blockchain Solutions at Block Reign, Inc., where he leads enterprise and government go-to-market for the company's compliance-first blockchain infrastructure, built as operational partner to the Gnodi Layer 1. His work centers on translating blockchain's technical capabilities into governance and accountability solutions for regulated industries and public-sector organizations navigating AI adoption.

Jesse brings 15+ years in finance and capital markets, including 10+ years working directly in cryptocurrency and blockchain, having previously founded and led ventures spanning commercial lending and Web3 capital formation. A seven-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he applies that same operational discipline to building governance systems for institutions that can't afford to get accountability wrong.

Jesse Darnell is Director of Enterprise & Blockchain Solutions at Block Reign, Inc., where he leads enterprise and government go-to-market for the company's compliance-first blockchain infrastructure, built as operational partner to the Gnodi Layer 1... Show more

Gary McGraw is co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning where his work focuses on machine learning security. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His titles include Software Security, Exploiting Software, Building Secure Software, Java Security, Exploiting Online Games, and 6 other books; and he is editor of the Addison-Wesley Software Security series. Dr. McGraw has also written over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Gary serves on the Advisory Boards of Legit, Irius Risk, Maxmyinterest, Vaultree, and Red Sift. He has also served as a Board member of Cigital and Codiscope (acquired by Synopsys) and as Advisor to CodeDX (acquired by Synopsys), Black Duck (acquired by Synopsys), Dasient (acquired by Twitter), Fortify Software (acquired by HP), and Invotas (acquired by FireEye). Gary produced the monthly Silver Bullet Security Podcast for IEEE Security & Privacy magazine for thirteen years. His dual PhD is in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Indiana University where he serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.

Gary McGraw is co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning where his work focuses on machine learning security. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His ti... Show more

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually landing in the cloud architecture space. While not working on technology, Dennis loves to cook and spend time with his wife and 2 rescue mutts.

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually la... Show more

Theophilus Emmanuella is a Content and Personal Branding Strategist and the founder of WordBuilt, where she helps founders and professionals communicate their ideas clearly and build a stronger presence around their work.

Her work sits at the intersection of content, storytelling and professional visibility. Over the past few years, she has worked on personal brands, ghostwritten for founders, and built her own presence online while learning what makes people pay attention to good work.

She is particularly interested in the gap between having something valuable to offer and being able to communicate that value in a way people understand.

Through her work, she helps professionals move beyond simply “creating content” to thinking more intentionally about what they want to be known for, how they communicate their expertise and how their professional reputation grows over time.

She is also a law graduate with an interest in technology and cybersecurity, and enjoys exploring the intersection between technology, communication and the way people build careers in a digital world.

Theophilus Emmanuella is a Content and Personal Branding Strategist and the founder of WordBuilt, where she helps founders and professionals communicate their ideas clearly and build a stronger presence around their work. Her work sits at the inte... Show more

Dennis Oxaas er en sikkerhets- og teknologileder med bred erfaring fra forsvars- og justissektoren. Han har en MBA i teknologiledelse, der masteroppgaven omhandler risiko, styring og bruk av eksterne konsulenter i sikkerhetsgraderte anskaffelser.

Arbeidet hans kombinerer praktisk erfaring fra komplekse prosjekter med empirisk forskning på hvordan menneskelige, organisatoriske og styringsmessige faktorer påvirker sikkerheten i komplekse og regulerte virksomheter.

Dennis Oxaas er en sikkerhets- og teknologileder med bred erfaring fra forsvars- og justissektoren. Han har en MBA i teknologiledelse, der masteroppgaven omhandler risiko, styring og bruk av eksterne konsulenter i sikkerhetsgraderte anskaffelser. ... Show more

Suyash is a security-focused Software Engineer at Red Hat specializing in Linux, vulnerability research, and CVE remediation. His work focuses on Enterprise Linux security and critical infrastructure protection. He is known for delivering practical, demo-driven talks on offensive and defensive security, and contributes to open source while volunteering in community security events.

Suyash is a security-focused Software Engineer at Red Hat specializing in Linux, vulnerability research, and CVE remediation. His work focuses on Enterprise Linux security and critical infrastructure protection. He is known for delivering practical, ... Show more

Brandon Street is an entrepreneur, blockchain strategist, and Web3 community leader with more than a decade of experience in digital assets and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab and President of the Stand With Crypto Indiana Chapter, Brandon focuses on bridging NFTs with real-world applications through community building, education, and business innovation.

A multi-time NFT.NYC speaker, Brandon has worked with brands, artists, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations to explore how NFTs can strengthen engagement, unlock new ownership models, and create lasting value beyond collectibles. His work spans real-world asset tokenization, digital ownership, brand strategy, and Web3 education, with a focus on helping organizations build sustainable, community-driven ecosystems.

Brandon's mission is to demonstrate how NFTs can evolve from digital collectibles into the ownership infrastructure powering the next generation of brands, communities, and real-world assets.

Brandon Street is an entrepreneur, blockchain strategist, and Web3 community leader with more than a decade of experience in digital assets and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab and President of the Stand With Crypto Ind... Show more

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefining brand development through regenerative creativity, experimentation, and conceptual reinvention.

As founder and president of the Association of Entrepreneurs of Ecuador, Mauro actively fosters entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, solidifying his role as a key figure in Ecuador’s business landscape. His extensive portfolio spans multiple industries, featuring successful projects across diverse sectors. Currently, Mauro focuses on the knowledge economy and digital media, fields where his work continues to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Mauro has shared his projects and ideas on international platforms, including entrepreneurship conferences, art exhibitions, creativity workshops, and specialized publications. His insights have resonated with audiences in Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ecuador, the United States, Portugal, and Türkiye, highlighting his global influence.

Today, Mauro leverages his expertise as a business coach, brand strategist, executive mentor, entrepreneurship trainer, and digital artist, driving innovation and excellence. His commitment to redefining industries and creating avant-garde business solutions underscores his transformative approach.

Visionary leader and architect of innovative business models, Mauro Rojas brings over 23 years of experience in the creative industry. For nearly two decades, he has been at the helm of Eonminu® Brands Laboratory™, an initiative dedicated to redefini... Show more

Courtney Guss (Director of Crisis Management, Semperis) has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including global enterprises, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. She began her career in the insurance and risk management sector, working with FEMA and the NFIP, where she developed a strong foundation in emergency preparedness and crisis communications before transitioning into cybersecurity leadership roles.

Courtney previously served as a senior consultant at IBM Security, where she specialized in cyber risk quantification using the FAIR framework and advised clients on regulatory compliance, incident response, and stakeholder management. Her work has included developing and running executive-level tabletop exercises; supporting ransomware recovery efforts; advising organizations on SEC, DORA, CCOP, and CIRCIA reporting obligations; and orchestrating cross-functional response plans to major incidents. Courtney is passionate about turning chaos into order and equipping teams with the clarity, tools, and playbooks they need to act decisively under pressure.

Courtney was a co-author of the book, Practical Cybersecurity Decisions. Written and published in Singapore as an open-source framework to make cybersecurity practical and accessible for all.

Courtney Guss (Director of Crisis Management, Semperis) has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including glob... Show more

William Caban is Senior Principal PM for Generative AI at Red Hat, leading the AI evaluation and Trustworthy AI portfolio covering adversarial red-teaming and agentic guardrails to model risk governance and regulatory compliance. He drives Red Hat's AI safety roadmap across the full AI lifecycle, from Kubernetes-native evals to regulatory alignment (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).

William Caban is Senior Principal PM for Generative AI at Red Hat, leading the AI evaluation and Trustworthy AI portfolio covering adversarial red-teaming and agentic guardrails to model risk governance and regulatory compliance. He drives Red Hat's ... Show more

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in modern organizations. Through his writing and speaking, Dean surfaces the subtle ways automation and intelligent systems alter decision-making, responsibility, and trust in everyday work environments.

He spent eighteen years working inside complex enterprises—healthcare organizations, financial institutions, corporations modernizing under regulatory pressure—watching strategy collide with reality. He built the systems. Led the teams. Cleaned up after initiatives that looked flawless in planning but fractured on impact. What he learned wasn't about technology. It was about behavior.

Rather than focusing solely on AI capabilities, Dean examines the human elements that remain essential: how people navigate uncertainty, where accountability lies when AI assists or automates, and what holds organizations together when technology accelerates faster than clarity. His approach helps organizations notice what's already changing beneath the surface, turning AI-driven uncertainty into clear direction.

Dean's technical background is deep—AI architecture, intelligent automation, data strategy, governance—but his focus has always been what those systems reveal about how people actually work. His perspective comes from the inbox, the handoff, the approval chain where decisions shift and accountability dissolves.

An Inbox Between Us offers a conversation about responsibility, AI, and the shifting landscape of contemporary work. As a speaker and consultant, Dean helps teams understand how AI enters daily decisions, clarify what choices belong where, and build work systems that hold up under pressure.

David Dean is an author, speaker, and business AI realist who explores how artificial intelligence reshapes work, judgment, and accountability in modern organizations. Through his writing and speaking, Dean surfaces the subtle ways automation and int... Show more

Founder of Aleutian AI, former Apple Data Engineering Manager, Former McKinsey Data Engineer. Focused on data and AI privacy research for large scale data processing and analysis.

Founder of Aleutian AI, former Apple Data Engineering Manager, Former McKinsey Data Engineer. Focused on data and AI privacy research for large scale data processing and analysis. Show more

I work on the responsible development and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, digital safety, and public policy. My interests include digital trust, online participation, and ensuring technology serves people in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and accountable.

I work on the responsible development and governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, digital safety, and public policy. My interests include digital trust, online participation, and ensuring technology serves people in ways that are eth... Show more

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. He is a visiting lecturer and researcher on free and open source software at the Technical University of Berlin. Mirko speaks English and German and lives in the Berlin area.

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. ... Show more