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Speaker Zack Kass is an AI Futurist and former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI with over 14 years of experience in the field. He has held roles as a keynote speaker, consultant, and adjunct professor, dedicating his career to making AI accessible and actionable across businesses and governments. Today, he is a leading thinker in Applied AI and advises top corporate boards, including Fortune 1,000 companies.
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AI speaker Zack Kass is a prominent figure in artificial intelligence, holding various roles including AI Futurist, keynote speaker, consultant, adjunct professor, and the previous leader of OpenAI’s Go To Market team. With over a decade of experience in AI, Zack has guided numerous teams at pivotal companies within the industry. His objective is to empower people, organizations, and governments to engage actively with the AI-driven future by simplifying AI concepts and assisting leaders in understanding the changing landscape.
As Head of Go To Market at OpenAI, Zack spearheaded initiatives to translate OpenAI’s pioneering research into practical business applications. He established and led the teams that drove OpenAI’s sales, partnerships, and customer success initiatives, and also provided personal consultation to numerous executives implementing AI technologies within their enterprises.
Zack Kass left OpenAI because he believed he could make a greater impact on the emerging AI revolution by stepping outside of the company’s core and engaging directly with the wider world. As an AI keynote speaker and advisor, Zack Kass set out to broaden the adoption of AI in a responsible way, working hands-on with enterprises and policymakers.
Currently, Kass is considered one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI. His thought leadership and techno-optimist views have been featured in numerous publications such as Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider. He has advised top organizations on AI strategy too. Among them are global brands like Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen. He helps organizations harness AI’s potential to drive productivity and innovation.
In addition to his professional achievements, speaker Zack Kass is an avid advocate for the transformative power of AI to enhance the human experience and alleviate suffering. He actively challenges the often skeptical views portrayed in the media about AI.
Zack earned his BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently lives in Santa Barbara, California.
Artificial Intelligence is redefining every aspect of our daily lives—from creativity and careers to entire industries. How can you leverage this technological revolution to enhance your personal and professional journey? With over 15 years of experience at the cutting edge of AI, including his role as former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack Kass delivers an inspiring keynote that challenges prevailing fears about AI. Instead, he presents an optimistic vision filled with opportunities for groundbreaking innovation, growth, and the amplification of human potential. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how AI will positively reshape their businesses, teams, and personal lives.
As Artificial Intelligence transforms the workplace at unprecedented speed, the stakes for businesses are higher than ever. Companies and leaders unable or unwilling to adapt face significant risks. Zack Kass, a respected AI futurist and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, offers a strategic blueprint to succeed in this evolving landscape. This engaging presentation emphasizes the crucial role of soft skills, continuous education, and fostering a flexible and adaptable organizational culture. Attendees will leave empowered with the knowledge needed to develop, inspire, and retain teams capable of thriving amid the profound changes brought by AI.
With extensive experience in applying AI to overcome workplace challenges, Zack provides a compelling vision of an AI-driven future and shares effective, actionable strategies to help your organization harness AI for the well-being of your workforce.
In this captivating keynote, Zack Kass—renowned for his visionary perspective on technology and AI—guides audiences through the exciting and often perplexing realm of quantum computing. With relatable explanations and practical examples, Zack explores how quantum technology is set to disrupt sectors including cryptography, cybersecurity, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence itself. Offering an accessible yet compelling glimpse into an extraordinary technological future, the session culminates in an interactive Q&A where participants can delve deeper into the immense possibilities and real-world implications of quantum computing with one of today's top thought leaders.