Speaking
Talks on what AI and new technology really change in business
I speak to founders, leaders and teams about how to turn complex technology into plain-English decisions on product, marketing and the way companies run - without the hype, and without dumbing it down.
Who I speak to
Most of my talks are for people who don't live in the tech day-to-day, but whose jobs are being reshaped by it.
Founders & leadership teams
- Offsites, away days and strategy sessions
- Boards and exec teams trying to work out what AI really means for them
- Groups who need a shared language for talking about technology and change
Marketing, product and operations leaders
- Functions tasked with "figuring out AI" and "doing more with less"
- Teams who need to connect product, marketing and operations into one story
- People who need to explain technology choices to non-technical stakeholders
Clients, partners and communities
- Conferences, member organisations and client events
- Audiences who want something more practical than futurism, and more honest than vendor decks
- Groups who need clear, grounded thinking on AI, not more buzzwords
Themes I cover
1. AI without the hand-waving
How to think about AI in the context of your business, beyond the demos and the headlines.
Example angles:
- What AI actually changes in how work gets done - and what it doesn't
- Where AI fits into your product, your marketing and your internal processes
- Why "we need an AI strategy" is the wrong starting point - and what to do instead
2. Product, marketing and systems (not silos)
Why treating product, marketing and operations as one system matters more in an AI-shaped world.
Example angles:
- Turning tech capabilities into propositions people can understand and buy
- Moving from campaigns and one-offs to repeatable go-to-market systems
- Building feedback loops between sales, marketing and product so you learn faster
3. Talking about technology with non-technical audiences
Helping leaders explain complex technology choices in clear business terms.
Example angles:
- How to frame technology decisions for boards, investors and customers
- The difference between a narrative and a feature list
- Avoiding both "hand-wavey vision" and "detail that nobody understands"
4. The future of work and the "operating system" of a company
What happens when AI and automation start to touch everything from sales to support.
Example angles:
- Designing a simple operating system: goals, rhythms, workflows
- Where automation helps - and where it quietly makes things worse
- What leaders need to unlearn about control, communication and process
Example talk titles
- "AI, processes and the new operating system of your business"
A practical look at where AI can genuinely change how work gets done - and where you're better off simplifying your processes first. - "From tech buzzwords to business moves"
How to cut through AI hype, understand what's really changing, and turn it into decisions on product, marketing and operations. - "Building B2B companies where product, marketing and operations work as one system"
Why silos break faster in an AI-shaped world, and what to do about it. - "Talking about AI with boards, investors and customers"
A plain-English guide to framing technology decisions in ways non-technical audiences can understand and act on. - "The changing web: what AI means for distribution, trust and your go-to-market"
How LLMs and new discovery patterns change how your story is found, trusted and shared.
All talks are tailored to your audience, format and context.
Formats
I can shape the content to fit your event and your audience. Common formats include:
Keynotes
- 20-45 minute talks for conferences, offsites and client events
- Designed to be accessible to mixed technical/non-technical audiences
- Strong narrative, clear takeaways and space for questions
Fireside chats and panels
- Moderated conversations with your leadership or other guests
- Particularly useful when you want to connect AI/technology themes to your own strategy
- I'm happy to help shape questions so the conversation stays concrete
Workshops and deep-dive sessions
- 60-180 minute interactive sessions for smaller groups
- Time to apply ideas to your actual products, processes and teams
- Ideal for leadership teams, product/marketing offsites or client advisory boards
These can be delivered in-person or virtually.
What makes my talks different
- I've actually built and run things
My perspective comes from building and scaling B2B products, services and marketing technology over 20+ years - not just researching them. - I speak fluent tech and fluent boardroom
I can go deep enough for technical teams to respect the content, and still make sense to non-technical leaders and clients. - Plain language, no hype
I'll be honest about what AI can and can't do. No magic, no "disruption" cliches - just clear thinking and useful mental models. - Practical, not speculative
The focus is on how to change decisions, behaviours and systems in the next 6-24 months, not on sci-fi futures. - Tailored to your context
I'll work with you before the event to understand the audience, your goals, and what "a good session" looks like.
What others say
"A thank you again for this great session, feedback is really positive."
"You did a podcast with Nathan Anibaba quite a few years ago that I found particularly insightful so thank you."
"The best panel chair I have worked with."
Selected appearances
Enquire about a talk
If you'd like to explore a talk, workshop or session for your company, conference or community, share a bit about your event below. I'll come back to you with availability, suggested angles and a sense of whether I'm a good fit.