EXECUTIVE LEADER · AI & TECHNOLOGY EXPERT
Leadership for the age of AI.
Dr. Aaron Poynton brings an executive’s perspective to the technologies reshaping business, national security, and everyday life.
Executive Director, ASFAI · Chief Revenue Officer, Applied General Intelligence (AGI)
Published in The Hill · California Management Review · LSE Business Review
MEDIA · SPEAKING · ADVISORY
A clear voice on what comes next.
Television & media
Clear, accessible analysis of AI and the decisions behind the headlines. Available for television interviews, podcasts, print commentary, and editorial contributions.
Topics: AI and jobs; American competitiveness; innovation and regulation; deepfakes and public trust; AI in national security.
Keynotes & conversations
Engaging keynotes, executive briefings, panels, and fireside conversations that connect emerging technology to an audience’s real decisions.
Signature themes: Leading in the age of AI; the future of work; turning AI capability into business value; human judgment at machine speed.
Executive & board advisory
Strategic perspective for executives, boards, and founders navigating growth and technological change.
Focus areas: AI adoption and governance; commercial strategy; organizational leadership; partnerships and market development.
Experience that informs the conversation.
Dr. Aaron Poynton is an executive leader, entrepreneur, author, and former U.S. Army officer working at the intersection of AI, business, and public policy.
As Chief Revenue Officer of Applied General Intelligence (AGI), he brings advanced AI technology to market. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of the American Society for Artificial Intelligence, he convenes senior leaders shaping AI’s future.
His work connects emerging technology to the decisions executives, policymakers, and the public face every day.
Built in the real world.
Executive & commercial leadership
Aaron has built ventures and led global sales organizations within Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies. His work spans AI, defense, energy, biotechnology, and consulting, connecting strategy with customers, teams, and execution.
Author & contributor
The best-selling author of Think Like a Black Sheep, a contributor to the international bestseller Success DNA, and executive editor of AI for Humanity, Aaron writes about leadership, innovation, human judgment, and the impact of technology on society.
Education & executive development
Aaron holds a doctorate in public administration, an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and graduate degrees from the London School of Economics and George Washington University. He completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Public service & governance
A former U.S. Army officer, Aaron served as president of the board of education for a school system serving more than 40,000 students, bringing experience in public accountability and institutional leadership. He chaired the United Nations 80th Anniversary Gala at the French Embassy, co-hosted by CNN.
A global perspective
Work in more than 50 countries has shaped Aaron’s approach to growth, partnership, and cross-border leadership. He served two terms on the board of the United Nations Association. As a Fulbright Specialist, he brings a commitment to knowledge exchange and practical collaboration across institutions and cultures.
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Selected writing on artificial intelligence, leadership, and the choices shaping our future.
The Hill · October 19, 2026
AI’s future is brighter than its headlines
Small Wars Journal (Arizona State University) · July 30, 2026
Human Judgment at Machine Speed
California Management Review (UC Berkeley) · July 28, 2026
Better Agents May Win Deals. Better Markets Will Win the Agent Economy
Washington Examiner · June 1, 2026
America does not need a shadow approval system for AI
AI for Humanity Anthology (ASFAI) · April 29, 2026
The New-Collar Workforce: How AI Is Redefining Skills and Education
The Geopolitical Economist · March 31, 2026
One Nation, One Standard: The Case for a Single U.S. AI Framework
LSE Business Review · March 23, 2026
When AI sounds right but is wrong
MIT Media Lab · December 12, 2025
TAS-5: A Cross-Industry Framework for Transparent Disclosure of AI Involvement in Content Creation
LSE Business Review · October 1, 2025
Adaptability is the essential skill in the age of AI
THE Journal · August 7, 2025
The Brain Drain: How Overreliance on AI May Erode Creativity and Critical Thinking
Mensa Foundation · July 31, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Is Just Artificial
Unite.AI · January 13, 2025
2025: AI’s Crossroads – From Hype to Accountability
Tech Policy Press · July 26, 2024
Deepfake Dilemma: Urgent Measures Needed to Protect American Institutions
Unite.AI · April 29, 2024
Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Behavioral Economics: New Frontiers in Decision-Making