Joshua N Jones

Demystifying AI: Past, Present, and Future

Josh is a profound speaker who excels in his ability to present on complex topics in compelling and understandable ways. He offered thoughtful and well-researched observations of not only where we are today, but more importantly, where are headed in the future. We are already talking about engaging him as a speaker for our Executive Team and other groups within our company.

Chris Kramer
Chief Strategy Officer

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Harnessing AI for Strategic Advantage: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

In a world buzzing with AI hype, non-technical business leaders need a clear, practical guide to navigate this transformative technology. This illuminating talk cuts through the noise, offering a strategic roadmap for harnessing AI's true potential in your organization. Journey through AI's evolution and current landscape, translated into accessible insights that drive real-world decision making. Discover how to craft and implement AI strategies that span your enterprise, moving beyond buzzwords to tangible results. Learn which skills your workforce needs to thrive in an AI-driven future, and how to cultivate them effectively. Through relatable examples and actionable frameworks, you'll gain the confidence to lead your company into the AI era, turning technological advances into sustainable competitive advantages. Emerge ready to transform AI challenges into strategic opportunities that propel your business forward.

Demystifying AI: A Look at Past, Present, and Future

Prepare to be captivated by this eye-opening talk that explores the astonishing recent advancements in generative AI and its far-reaching implications for businesses, industries, and education. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI's remarkable progress, presented in clear, non-technical language accessible to all audiences. The presentation will delve into the profound impact of generative AI across various sectors, forecasting trends and discussing the crucial implications for leaders and educators alike. Through practical examples and insightful analysis, the talk will illuminate how organizations can leverage the power of generative AI to streamline processes, foster innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Attendees will leave with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI revolution, empowered to make informed decisions and adapt their strategies to succeed in the age of artificial intelligence. This thought-provoking session is designed to engage and inspire, providing valuable insights for anyone seeking to navigate the future of AI-driven transformation.

100% of participants polled have rated the effectiveness of Josh's talk as "Very effective" or "Extremely effective"

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Audiences Are Saying:

“Everyone needs to hear this.” “Best speaker we have had in over a year.” Those are statements my group of CEOs and founders made when Josh came and spoke to them. Josh has a unique and understated way of lighting a fire and energizing you to want to learn more. He artfully weaves stories, entertainment and mindblowing examples into his presentation in a way that opens the mind and stimulates thought. Highly recommend.

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Susanne Moore
COO, State Government - NaphCare

You were terrific. You are such an articulate speaker. That is quite a skill... I am already thinking of other SIBF programs where you would be a good fit!

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Shannon Williams
Director of Programs

Joshua's presentation on AI at our Executive Education Leadership program was not just inspiring but also on the forefront of technological innovation. Joshua possesses a talent for captivating audiences with his depth of knowledge and skillful delivery, while able to transform complexity into clarity.

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Stephanie Lowe
UA Executive Education

Josh’s talk was very informative for a guy like me. I thought his views on diversity and on soft skills were very very interesting.

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Charlie Wright
Rework Deep Learning Conference – San Francisco, CA

Josh - I was in the audience when you spoke to Rotary a couple weeks ago and thought your presentation was one of the most elegant explanations of how machine learning works that I have yet seen.

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Tucker Hurt
Executive Director at Cushman & Wakefield

Speaker's Bio

Joshua Jones is CEO of QuantHub, a Birmingham-based education technology company that helps people prepare for a data-driven future. As an online learning platform, QuantHub provides personalized learning paths in data and AI skills for students, professionals, and corporations, preparing them for future job demands.  

Prior to his role at QuantHub, Jones was founder and CEO of StrategyWise, an award-winning data science and AI consulting firm. StrategyWise provided data science strategy to global firms ranging from Samsung and Toshiba to Southern Company and Chick-Fil-A. StrategyWise was recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies three years in a row on the Inc 5000.  

A lifelong entrepreneur, Jones’s career experience has spanned 6 startups, 45 countries and 4 languages. He has been quoted by Forbes, CIO.com, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and is a TEDx alum and regular speaker and lecturer in universities and conferences across the US.  

Joshua received his Master of Business Administration at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama.

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