Achieve real results
beyond the AI hype.
Accelerate your business’ AI journey
with top leadership experience.
Take the guesswork out of AI projects and elevate your
AI leadership skills with my resources.
Services
Private Community
Join the AI Leadership Circle, a private community for senior leaders focusing on data, technology, IT, and AI. Connect, share insights, and exchange best practices on running AI programs in business.
Engage in live discussions, take bite-sized trainings, and gain actionable advice from peers on the latest AI innovations.
Join private Q&A sessions and get access to top AI leadership expertise to help you unblock your projects.
Ready to turn technology hype into business outcomes?
Advisory
Realize AI value faster across your business based on 23 years of global expertise working with 80+ Fortune 500 leaders.
Clients work with Andreas to:
Define and scale the AI strategy for your entire business
Identify the most impactful areas for AI use in your company
Differentiate through Go-to-Market and marketing messaging that sells
Leverage top expertise to incorporate AI into your processes and products with flexibility.
Formats: Fractional CAIO + CMO, board advisory, consulting projects, 1:1 coaching
Speaking
Inspire your audience to turn the AI hype into business outcomes with pragmatic advice grounded in real-world experience.
Popular topics:
AI in business: A reality check beyond the hype
Get your business AI-ready: 9 steps to leading successful AI programs
AI’s future: Embracing autonomy, interaction, and innovation
Every session is tailored to your specific audience and goals.
Formats: Keynotes, breakouts, trainings
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Brands
Amplify your message to an engaged community of 30,000+ AI leaders & practitioners across multiple regions.
What to expect:
Amplify event coverage with pre-/ post promotion, interviews, and articles
Share your AI perspective on Andreas' livestream, podcast, and newsletter
Expand the audience for your products and services
Contact us for available packages and options that support your objectives.
Formats: Event coverage, interviews, articles, podcast & newsletter sponsorships
What clients are saying…
Ha Dao
CEO & CO-FOUNDER, WOW AI
“Andreas has delivered the opening keynote for our annual Global AI Webinar with 10,000+ participants. His keynote set the tone for this two-day event and has been among the top 3 sessions, based on attendee feedback. We specifically wanted to work with Andreas because of his thought leadership and practical experience leading AI projects in the enterprise.”
Manish Nainani
Producer, Packt Publishing
“Andreas brought a unique blend of expertise, energy, and relevance to the stage, captivating the audience from start to finish. I wholeheartedly recommend Andreas Welsch as a speaker for any event focused on generative AI or related topics. His expertise, passion, and ability to connect with the audience make him a true standout in the field.”
Unlock real business impact with top leadership insights.
The pressure on leaders to incorporate AI into their business has never been higher. Despite their best efforts, 85% of AI projects fail. But that is rarely just because of technology.Andreas Welsch uses real-world knowledge and examples from interviews with over 60 leaders and experts in AI to help you both introduce and incorporate AI into your organization, from aligning it with your business strategy to turning new-to-AI employees into passionate multipliers to making sure humans stay at the center of your AI use. After reading this book, you will be able to confidently implement AI in your business, no matter your industry.
"An indispensable guide for leaders looking to navigate the Al landscape with clarity."
—MATT LEWIS, CHIEF ARTIFICIAL AND AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, INIZIO MEDICAL
What readers are saying…
Mary Purk
Executive Director, AI at Wharton
“Leadership has never been more critical to navigate, innovate, and implement AI tools with clarity and precision. A must-read for those committed to leading at the forefront of AI integration and business transformation.”
Randy Bean
AUTHOR OF FAIL FAST, LEARN FASTER: LESSONS IN DATA DRIVEN LEADERSHIP IN AN AGE OF DISRUPTION, BIG DATA, AND AI
“Essential reading for any organization and data & AI leaders who are trying to figure out how to navigate this rapidly evolving transformational technology to deliver meaningful business value to their company and their customers.”
ABOUT
Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized AI leader, advisor, and speaker known for helping the world’s leading enterprises turn technology hype into business outcomes. He is the Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing, the best-selling author of the AI Leadership Handbook, and the creator of several popular LinkedIn Learning courses on AI agents for business leaders.Over the last 23 years, including in global leadership roles at SAP, he has advised Fortune 500 leaders on realizing business value from AI, accelerated the integration of AI across enterprise applications, and positioned SAP as the leader for Business AI. Before that, Andreas led global IT process automation projects. Outside of work, he contributes to academia as an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of AI, Robotics, and Workplace Automation.Andreas is a frequent keynote speaker and expert panelist, and has been named:
LinkedIn Top Voice
Data & AI Leader of the Year — DataIQ
Top 10 Thought Leader in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Agentic AI — Thinkers360
Top 14 AI Influencer — The Futurum Group
Top 30 AI Leader — PEX Network
Top 50 Global AI Ambassador — SwissCognitive
Top 200 Worldwide Business & Technology Innovator — engatica
He has been featured on CIO.com, VentureBeat, InformationWeek, and other outlets.
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Newsletter
Join 1,800+ leaders from 3M, Accenture, AT&T, Gartner, GSK, HP, IBM, Intuit, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Meta, NVIDIA, PwC, SAP, Siemens, Verizon, and many more:
There's no escape. ChatGPT tricks and AI clickbait everywhere. More than you can process. FOMO and Sci-Fi are what it thrives on: HYPE.
Learn with The AI MEMO how you can turn technology hype into business OUTCOMES.
Courses
AI Agents: Preparing Your Organization for Change as a Business Leader
When leaders know how to lead AI-driven change, they can successfully guide their organizations through transitions, foster innovation, and ensure that their teams are prepared for the future.In this course for organizational leaders, Andreas Welsch emphasizes the key business functions that will change with AI, as well as how you can navigate those changes and prepare for enterprise-wide adoption of AI agents.When you complete this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the skills you need to navigate the transition to AI-enhanced workflows smoothly, ensuring that your organization remains competitive and technologically advanced.
Agentic AI: Challenges and Opportunities for Leadership
In this short course for business leaders, Andreas Welsch shows you how to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of agentic AI as you lead AI transformation in your organization.When you know how to prepare your organization for AI agents, you can maximize the benefits of these technologies while minimizing disruption. Learn how to spot challenges and opportunities for your organization, as well as forecast emerging trends and future developments in AI agents and their potential impact on business strategies.When you complete this course, you will be able to proactively adapt your leadership strategies to stay ahead of the competition and leverage new opportunities.
What learners are sharing…
Podcast
Check out the latest episodes of the “What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business” podcast.
Each episode features a different guest who shares their journey in implementing AI and automation in business. From overcoming challenges to seeing real results, our guests provide valuable insights and practical advice for those looking to leverage the power of AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and process automation.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your efforts to the next level, “What’s the BUZZ?” is the perfect resource for staying up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in the world of AI.
What listeners are saying…
Mike Badamo
Director Customer Success
“Check out the What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business podcast. Every episode has a nice runtime, is packed full of actionable insights, and offers unique perspectives on AI for your business. I went through a handful of episodes at once - pausing frequently to record my thoughts and jot down notes. Good stuff!”
Fred Lardaro
Sales Leader & Data Expert
“How does the least technical podcast become the one podcast that technically savvy people can’t miss? When guests discuss and list actionable insights for how you really can monetize your data, get funding for data and analytics projects, learn and grow. That’s a lot to ask for in half an hour…and it’s all here in What’s the BUZZ?”
Live Stream
“What’s the BUZZ?” is a bi-weekly live format for leaders and hands-on practitioners. Learn from your peers how you can set up and scale up artificial intelligence, generative AI & automation in your company.
Join live via LinkedIn or YouTube.
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What attendees are sharing…
Olivier Gomez
CEO & Co-Founder, iac.ai
“I love the fact that Andreas speaks from experience and that he can convey complex things in simple terms. I particularly like his ability to make AI tangible, although AI is something complex, big, broad — and is evolving rapidly. As the market moves more and more to AI, Andreas’ perspective will help those who are about to set up their AI CoE.”
Adam Asquini
VICE PRESIDENT CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS
”I have been following Andreas for some time and truly appreciate how his posts bring people together by encouraging them to provide their perspective in a safe and inclusive manner. When people ask me about resources they can use to develop their knowledge on AI in industry, I always tell them to follow Andreas and to participate in the discussions."
