AI and the Future of Industry

Wayne Preston, with 30+ years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, teams up with KJ Kuipers to simplify AI complexities and provide practical advice for organizations to effectively use AI with actionable strategies. After coming out of semi-retirement, he became a Consultant Care Manager at a friend’s high-tech consulting firm. Using his experience, he mentored staff, improved career development, implemented onboarding practices, and fostered trust and collaboration. This led to higher productivity, improved staff morale, and increased client revenues. Throughout his role, Wayne enhanced his AI knowledge and development skills by working on a project to automate internal processes through the use of AI, allowing Consultant Care Managers to focus on core responsibilities rather than routine tasks.

Wayne is recognized for his proactive problem-solving approach and dedication to continuous professional growth, motivating former employees and colleagues to excel. The leader's approach has strongly influenced company culture, encouraging innovation, collaboration, leading to the acquisition of several companies throughout his career.

Wayne has diverse marketing experience, including roles at startups, executive positions, and as the Canadian Country General Manager in Seattle for a tech company. He has also worked at Microsoft and other major tech firms. He holds certifications in multiple disciplines, emphasizing values such as integrity, passion, and the continual improvement of his and his colleagues' professional growth and well-being.

 Karen June (KJ) is a seasoned expert in business modernization, boasting decades of experience across various sectors such as government, healthcare, insurance, education, engineering, finance, and recreation. Her profound insights into the impact of AI on business strategies and operations stem from her direct involvement in AI modernization initiatives, including a focus on solid technology delivery and organizational change. KJ's approach to successful implementation and organizational adoption has been pivotal in complex project deliveries, essential for crafting AI strategies. As a co-author of the "AI for the Business World" series, she draws upon her extensive experience, research, and training to demystify AI and highlight its practical applications for business use for improved efficiency, kick starting growth and its use to build your competitive advantage. Holding a B.A. and multiple professional certifications, including PMP (PMI), Change Manager (Prosci), Product Owner (Scrum Alliance), Application Programming and Design (Concordia University), AI in Healthcare (MIT), and the Strategic Healthcare Leadership Program (Johns Hopkins Carey Business School), KJ is also the host of the "Minding One’s Own Business" podcast and CEO of Incentivize Consulting Inc.