A high-energy, evidence-based keynote that cuts through AI hype and arms leaders with a clear-eyed view of where AI creates real competitive value — and how to capture it.
Every session is tailored to your audience — the depth, examples, and emphasis adapt to your industry, organization, and goals.
The current state of AI — what's real, what's vendor spin, and where organizations are actually capturing measurable ROI across industries today.
Quick wins, strategic bets, and moonshots — how to categorize and sequence AI initiatives so your organization moves fast without gambling the business.
The organizational factors — leadership alignment, data readiness, culture, governance — that determine AI outcomes more than the technology itself.
The next 18 months of AI development, what leaders need to watch, and a concrete 30-day action plan every attendee can act on immediately after leaving the room.
Attendees leave with more than awareness — they leave with tools, frameworks, and a concrete plan.
A repeatable framework for evaluating any AI opportunity — so leaders can assess vendor claims, internal proposals, and industry trends with confidence.
A simple decision filter that separates high-ROI AI bets from costly distractions — applicable immediately to every AI conversation in their organization.
Specific, actionable next steps to begin their organization's AI journey — with no need for a massive budget or technical team to get started.
The language, context, and strategic clarity to lead AI discussions with their board, teams, and stakeholders — without needing to be a technical expert.
Practitioner-level expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to make complex AI concepts immediately actionable for any audience.
Two decades of operational leadership — the same discipline and clarity applied to every presentation.
Every talk is grounded in the AIDA Framework — a practical, 6-dimension model audiences can apply immediately.
No canned presentations — every talk is researched and customized for your specific audience, industry, and event goals.
"Cory's ability to make complex AI concepts immediately accessible and actionable is rare. Our executive team left with a clear sense of what to do next — not just awareness, but a plan."
"The most engaging AI talk our conference has seen in three years. Cory connects the dots between operational discipline, business strategy, and practical AI in a way that no one else does."
Available for conferences, leadership summits, industry events, corporate all-hands, and private executive briefings. Let's make it exactly right for your audience.