Greater San Luis Obispo Area
AI is changing every organization - but most leaders aren't looking for more technology. They're looking for clarity. For more than 30 years I've helped executives build organizations, communities, and strategies that prepare people for what's next. Today I help business leaders confidently adopt AI through executive advising, workshops, Think Tanks, keynote presentations, and strategic consulting. Along the way I've built WITI into a global community focused on Workforce Innovation, Trust and Influence, co-founded Cyber BEAR Group, and founded StoryEight.ai. My work focuses on practical AI - not hype. I help organizations: • Develop AI strategies • Educate executives and employees • Identify practical AI opportunities • Build trust around AI adoption • Prepare their workforce for the future I believe AI isn't replacing people. It's changing how people work. Organizations that help their people adapt will thrive.
As Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, I lead Cyber BEAR Group's long-term strategic vision, define the emerging asset intelligence and integrity category, and drive market positioning and corporate development for GRIZZLY. GRIZZLY is Cyber BEAR Group's asset intelligence control plane for the agentic enterprise - a headless, API-first platform that establishes cryptographic identity, visibility, and control over every digital asset at the moment of creation. As AI agents and non-human identities take over enterprise work, every model, dataset, credential, repository, and ephemeral service becomes an asset that must be known, governed, and proven. GRIZZLY treats each one that way by default, shifting organizations from post-hoc discovery to at-creation enforcement. Own every asset. Prove every control. Move at machine speed. Security, compliance, and audit readiness follow from that control. They aren't the starting point. Key focus areas: - Scaling GRIZZLY across regulated and IP-intensive industries (financial services, healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing) - Category and thought leadership in the agentic AI era - Enterprise partnerships, go-to-market execution, and governance strategy - Building on 10+ months of prior service as an Executive Board Member The gap GRIZZLY was built to close: by our estimates, 40-60% of enterprise digital assets remain unknown, and non-human identities outnumber humans roughly 45:1.
The Latest is a weekly live hangout exploring what’s actually happening at the cutting edge of AI and emerging tech. Co-hosted with David Leighton (President, WITI), the show mixes software demos, strategic insight, and honest discussion about what matters most right now in the AI space. We go beyond the headlines — surfacing practical tools, bold perspectives, and real-time reactions from operators, experts, and futurists. → Streamed live via WITI’s channel and shared across LinkedIn. → Serves as a dynamic pulse-check and content engine for tech-forward audiences.The Latest is a weekly live hangout exploring what’s actually happening at the cutting edge of AI and emerging tech. Co-hosted with David Leighton (President, WITI), the show mixes software demos, strategic insight, and honest discussion about what matters most right now in the AI space. We go beyond the headlines — surfacing practical tools, bold perspectives, and real-time reactions from operators, experts, and futurists. → Streamed live via WITI’s channel and shared across LinkedIn. → Serves as a dynamic pulse-check and content engine for tech-forward audiences.
StoryEight is an AI-powered storytelling and campaign intelligence platform - now entering its next chapter. As Founder & Executive Chairman, I'm setting strategic direction and building the founding team to scale a platform that helps brands and creators create, amplify, and protect their narratives. What sets it apart: IP protection and authorship provenance powered by GRIZZLY, Cyber BEAR Group's asset intelligence control plane - giving creators cryptographic proof of ownership and authorship at the moment of creation. Storytelling and protection in one platform. Currently assembling the founding team. If you're an operator or builder who wants to shape an AI-native storytelling company from the ground up, let's talk.
Evolved WITI into an AI education and innovation platform serving a global community of professionals, with enterprise engagements across technology, health, finance, government, and defense. Flagship programs: Quantum for Business Leaders, LinkedIn Strategy Labs, Unlocking Hidden Opportunities, and weekly AI Think Tanks. I advise on future-workforce strategy, leadership readiness, AI integration, and building performance-focused communities.
As the facilitator of three weekly AI Think Tanks - HAL 9000 and three AI Think Tanks - I guide discussions that tap into the collective wisdom of a diverse group of thought leaders. In these sessions, we explore the latest advancements in AI, share cutting-edge tools, and empower each other with knowledge that drives innovation and excellence. Session Highlights: Crowdsourced Insights: Leveraging the collective expertise, we uncover and share the most impactful tools and strategies in the AI space, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Expert Perspectives: Each session features a speaker who brings a fresh viewpoint, enriching our understanding of AI's evolving landscape. Collaborative Breakouts: Participants dive deeper into focused discussions, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative problem-solving in smaller, more intimate groups. Guided by a commitment to collective intelligence and holistic enhancement, each Think Tank session is designed to inspire and empower all participants. Join us on this journey of discovery and growth in the AI domain.