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Zack Kass

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Santa Barbara, CA, United States

OpenAI Experience: Former Head of Go-To-Market Strategy at OpenAI

AI & Futurist Speaker, Specialist in Generative AI Solutions | Enterprise Sales and Strategy

With over 15 years in AI, with most recent experience as the former Head of GTM for OpenAI where he built its sales, partnerships, and solutions teams, Zack Kass stands out as one of the brightest minds in AI today. Today, his mission is to champion a future of abundance by demystifying AI and helping leaders around the world prepare for the impending technological revolution.

Keynote Speeches

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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, liberate employees from burnout inducing tasks, and transform work as we know it.

Drawing on his years of expertise linking AI advancements to solve bottlenecks at work, Zack presents an inspiring vision of an AI-enhanced future and offers practical, actionable strategies to ensure your organization is equipped to leverage AI for the benefit of your people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the current AI landscape and its future trajectory
  • Use AI to alleviate burnout by automating laborious tasks
  • Insight into successful AI integrations across different sectors
  • A blueprint for harnessing AI to reimagine the workplace
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 can transform these challenges into stepping stones to success in an AI-driven era.

Drawing on his vast experience in AI strategy and implementation, Zack offers a pragmatic approach to future-proofing your business.

He provides a forward-thinking perspective, sharing lessons learned, strategies adopted, and the transformative power of resilience in the face of relentless technological progression.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lessons from the frontlines of AI strategy and implementation
  • Actionable approaches to future-proofing your business in an AI-driven world
  • Insights into how innovators can turn these challenges into opportunities

Best for: Leadership

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 on the evolution of this disruptive technology.

Delivering pragmatic strategies, Zack demonstrates how organizations can adapt and thrive amidst the rapid advancements in AI.

This keynote arms your leaders with an understanding of AI’s past to leverage its present and shape your future, positioning your organization at the forefront of this technological revolution.

Key Takeaways:

  • Get a comprehensive overview of AI’s evolution and its implications for business
  • Demystify AI’s complexity with a fresh perspective on how to implement
  • Insight into how to future-proof your organization amidst rapid AI advancements

Best for: Leaders & Teams

Audience reviews:

  • Zack helped us plan our entire AI strategy. He just gets it. - President, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Your performance was 1st class. Great insights, and you pitched at the right level for our audience. Everyone said it was the best session of the day! It was brilliant. - Chief Analytics and Data Officer, Morgan Stanley
  • Zack is easily the most business savvy AI expert I know. - 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. - Co-founder & CEO, Distyl AI
  • 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. - CEO & Co-Founder, Weights & Biases
 

Speaker Biography

Zack Kass stands out as one of the brightest minds in AI today, with a robust 14-year journey at the epicenter of technological evolution. His significant tenure as Head of Go To Market at OpenAI put him front and center building AI strategies with many of the biggest companies in the world. His role in converting state of the art research into real-world business applications has positioned him as one the the foremost thinkers in Applied AI.

His mission is to ensure that businesses and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future, equipped to enable a future of abundance. Zack aims to do this by demystifying AI, making it accessible and understandable for everyone, and helping leaders navigate the rapidly evolving environment.

Beyond the corporate world, Zack is a staunch advocate for AI’s potential to revolutionize local governance. He works tirelessly to promote AI as a tool that can significantly enhance community service and overall societal welfare. His efforts seek to guarantee that the advancements in AI transcend commercial benefits and work towards the betterment of communities and societies at large.