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Leading organizations through the AI revolution with innovation, ethics, and practical expertise

Trusted by 250+ organizations worldwide

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LEGO
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Transforming complex AI concepts into actionable insights for global audiences

About James Poulter - AI Innovation Expert

As a leading AI and Innovation Expert, I'm dedicated to guiding organizations through the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. My diverse backgroundโ€”from pioneering social platforms at LEGO to founding and successfully exiting an AI voice technology startupโ€”provides a unique perspective on implementing innovative technologies and building future-ready teams.

Currently serving as Head of AI and Innovation at House 337 and advising various organizations on AI strategy, I specialize in helping teams master emerging technologies like ChatGPT, implement effective prompt engineering practices, and develop robust AI implementation strategies. Through keynote speaking, workshops, and hands-on consulting, I empower organizations to harness AI's potential for extraordinary results in marketing, content creation, and business transformation.

Expert Credentials in AI & Innovation:

  • ๐Ÿ Head of AI and Innovation @ House 337, Former CEO & Founder of Voice AI Company Vixen Labs
  • ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ผStrategic AI Advisor to major companies including Amazon, Verizon, Bosch, Bloomsbury, and Universal Music
  • ๐ŸŽคMajor speaker in the ethical AI space, delivering keynotes on responsible AI implementation
  • ๐Ÿ“™Author of "AI At Work"
  • ๐ŸฆŠFounded and Successfully Exited Voice AI Company Vixen Labs to House 337 (2023)
  • ๐ŸงฑFormer Head of Emerging Platforms & Social Media Innovation at The LEGO Group

Trusted by Leading Organizations

James has delivered keynote speeches, workshops, and training sessions for these innovative companies and institutions

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Upcoming Speaking Events

Catch James at these premier conferences and events

Live Updates

CES AI House

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Las Vegas โ€ข January 6, 2026

Premier AI event featuring leaders from influential brands, platforms, and government agencies

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NRF AI House Stage

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York โ€ข January 11-13, 2026

National Retail Federation's AI-focused sessions on retail innovation and automation

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NRB Convention

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Nashville โ€ข February 2026

National Religious Broadcasters annual convention for Christian communicators and media professionals

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Missional AI Summit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ San Jose โ€ข April 7-9, 2026

Global summit exploring how AI can revolutionize missional engagement

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"James has an incredible ability to make complex technological concepts accessible and exciting for any audience."
โ€” Global Head of Innovation, Fortune 500 Company
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Expert keynote speaker on artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, prompt engineering, and digital transformation. Helping organizations build innovative teams and implement AI strategies.

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Choose from four signature keynote sessions, or let's create something custom for your organization's unique needs.

Featured Keynote
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Full Stack: Navigating the Changing Shape of Work in the Age of AI

Understand how AI is fundamentally reshaping work, careers, and organizational structures. Based on James's book "AI at Work" and his experience building AI-powered teams, this keynote explores the full stack of changes happening across individual roles, team dynamics, and enterprise structures. Learn how to prepare your workforce for the future, redesign roles for human-AI collaboration, and build organizations that thrive in an AI-first world. Essential for HR leaders, executives, and anyone responsible for workforce strategy, this session provides actionable insights for navigating the most significant workplace transformation in decades.

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Individual Transformation

Evolving skills and career paths

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Human-AI Collaboration

Redesigning roles for partnership

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New models for AI-powered teams

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Skills & Learning

Upskilling for the AI era

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Leading AI: The AI Nervous System

Transform your organization into an AI-powered enterprise with this comprehensive framework. Drawing from James's experience leading innovation at LEGO and building AI startups, this keynote reveals how to build AI capabilities across four interconnected systemsโ€”just like the human nervous system coordinates complex functions. Learn how to create organizational intelligence that scales, adapts, and drives competitive advantage. Perfect for leadership teams ready to move beyond AI experiments and build sustainable, enterprise-wide AI capabilities.

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Building a Better Brain

Clone your organizational information

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Ready for AI

Scale your work with AI tools

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AI Ethics: The Gut

Cultivate human-AI interactions

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Hands & Feet

Govern AI use cases at scale

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Wrestling with AI Ethics

Navigate the complex ethical landscape of AI with confidence. This thought-provoking keynote addresses the critical questions every organization faces as AI becomes ubiquitous. From environmental sustainability and carbon footprints to the profound implications of digital twinning and deepfakes, James guides audiences through the ethical dilemmas that will define the next decade. Learn how to build ethical frameworks that protect your organization while enabling innovation. Essential for any organization deploying AI at scale, this session provides practical tools for making ethical decisions in an uncertain future.

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AI Sustainability

Environmental impact considerations

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Digital Twinning

Ethical implications of AI replicas

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Deepfakes

Handling synthetic media

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AI Legacies

Long-term societal impact

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Control-Alt-Delete

Unlock breakthrough innovation with a proven framework born from James's unique experience at LEGO and Amazon Alexa. This keynote reveals how to systematically identify what you can control, listen to organizational signals, explore alternatives, think diagonally across functions, and courageously delete what no longer serves you. Learn the art of strategic unlearningโ€”breaking free from legacy processes and mental models that hold organizations back. Perfect for teams facing disruption, transformation initiatives, or those seeking to build a culture of continuous innovation. Discover how the world's most innovative companies reset, refocus, and reinvent.

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Control

Focus on controllable factors

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Listen

Organizational signals

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Alternatives

Different approaches

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Diagonal Thinking

Cross-functional approaches

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Delete

Remove outdated processes

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Unlearn

Break free from old patterns

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Custom Keynote

Let's create something tailored specifically for your organization's unique challenges and opportunities.

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Engaging delivery

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