Dr. Michael Housman is a seasoned technologist and data scientist specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence and human psychology. Over the course of his career, he has held a variety of C-suite roles and led technology divisions at various early-stage companies, hiring and managing teams that have grown to include hundreds of engineers and data scientists. His hands-on approach to leadership is exemplified by his commitment to coding and model building, ensuring he remains at the cutting edge of his field. He has helped architect platforms aimed at enhancing the hiring process (Evolv), handling time tracking and payroll for small business employees (Homebase), enhancing customer communication (RapportBoost.AI), detecting fraud (Point Predictive), and facilitating real estate transactions (Doma). Of those five start-ups—one was acquired, one went public, another is poised for an IPO in 2025, with others making significant strides in the industry.

As a dynamic and engaging speaker, Dr. Housman has delivered hundreds of keynotes worldwide across more than a dozen countries, consistently receiving top accolades from diverse audiences. His expertise has enlightened executives within an all-star list of organizations, including: American Express, Barclays, Accenture, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Aramco, U.S Venture, Resort World, and YPO. In addition to his leadership roles, he actively provides artificial intelligence and data science advisory services to both burgeoning start-ups like PetLab, as well as established enterprises such as Coca-Cola. Dr. Housman’s unique ability to demystify complex technical concepts and present them engagingly sets him apart in a field often dominated by futurists and theorists.

Dr. Housman’s academic credentials are equally impressive. His pioneering research, published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, presented at dozens of academic and practitioner-oriented conferences, and featured in prominent media outlets like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and The Atlantic, underscores his significant contributions to the field. Not only has his work been recognized by academics and the media but has also captured the attention of other thought leaders in the space, being featured in Adam Grant’s second book “Originals” as well as the “Freakonomics” podcast. He is a regular lecturer at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas-Austin, teaching undergraduate and MBA students about the intersection of AI and business. Dr. Housman holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics and Managerial Science from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an A.B. from Harvard University.

• Michael’s background
• Data is the fuel for decision
• AI Training
• AI vs. Automation
• AI + People > AI or People
• AI-ccelerator
  • Academy
  • Solutions
• Technology is easy, People are hard.
• Fear
• Book – Coming March 1st.

• LinkedIn
• AI-ccelerator
• Website

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Eckhard Jann is consultant, speaker, trainer and pilot. He has more than 30 years of experience as a senior safety manager in aviation.

As an expert in error culture and error management he helps companies in aviation, health care, banking, software, automotive and many more.

He is a renowned speaker and has entertained audiences all over the world.

• Flying
• Military Service
• Mistakes
• The Error Chain
• “Kicking the Can Down the Road”
• Why Accidents Happen
• Accident Pryamid
  • Accident
  • Minor Occurences
• Listen to employees
• Empower them
• The Challenger Disaster
• Toyota – Quality
• Ford Pinto – Explosions
• Boeing – 737 Max problem
• Acknowledge there is an issue
• Psychology Safety of teams
• Active and Passive Critisism
• Separate yourself from the failure
• Training
• Deepwater Horizon

• LinkedIn
• Website
• Book
• Podcast – Error One

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Crispin Thompson is the Founder and Principal Consultant at The Leadership Studio, offering nearly 30 years of experience in leadership roles throughout the technology industry. With a proven track record in driving transformational change, he specializes in digital transformation, pricing strategy, and operations management. Known for his hands-on, people-first approach, Crispin empowers teams to thrive and achieve exceptional results through effective coaching services.

Before founding The Leadership Studio, Crispin served as an Executive at a Fortune 100 tech company, where he led cross-functional teams to achieve groundbreaking successes in partner and finance transformations. His leadership development initiatives consistently bridged the gap between high-level strategy and operational execution, earning recognition for innovative solutions and strategic insight.

At The Leadership Studio, Crispin leverages his expertise to help individuals and organizations navigate complex challenges and build sustainable paths to success. He is passionate about fostering growth, driving impactful change, and cultivating a culture of excellence, all while enhancing team expertise.

Outside of work, Crispin enjoys traveling, playing some very mediocre golf, and spending time with his young daughter, reflecting his belief in a balanced and well-rounded approach to leadership.

• Background
• Days at HP
• Communication
• Being Intentional about communication
• Forget Perfection… just be better than you were
• Speak as you are being spoken
• Make it a “we” not an “I”
• Different perspectives / lenses
• Imposter syndrom
• It’s not the 1st time… I’ve been here before
• Emotional Intellegence, how to read the room?
• Empathy
• Introspection
• Listening for Intent
• AI and Emotional Intellegence
• History

• LinkedIn
• Website
• Book

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