Achieve real results
beyond the AI hype.
Accelerate your business’ AI journey
with top leadership experience.
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 at your own pace with my resources.
Take the guesswork out of AI projects and elevate your AI leadership skills at your own pace with my resources.
Services
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 25,000+ 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 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.”
ABOUT
Andreas Welsch is an internationally recognized AI leader, author, advisor, and speaker known for helping the world’s leading enterprises turn technology hype into business outcomes. He is the Founder and Chief AI Strategist of Intelligence Briefing.Over the last 23 years, including in global leadership roles at business applications leader 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 has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice, Top 10 Thought Leader in Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, Top 14 AI Influencer, Top 50 Global AI Ambassador, and Top 200 Worldwide Business & Technology Innovator.
Newsletter
Join 1,400 weekly readers from 3M, AT&T, Gartner, HP, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Meta, NVIDIA, PwC, SAP, Siemens, Verizon, and 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 lead AI projects in business with confidence — and turn HYPE into OUTCOME.
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, 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 and automation.
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."
AI results without overhead.
Leverage 23 years of global experience in senior leadership roles to propel your AI program and products. Build on proven insights from 80+ projects with Fortune 500 companies. Available solutions provide flexibility for your business based on your needs: From fractional executive leadership to strategic advisory, projects, or personalized leadership coaching.We help you get AI results on the first attempt—minus the full-time overhead.
AI Strategy & Advisory
Get your business AI-ready on the first try with proven leadership experience from global organizations.Set up a full program or just what you need—from defining your AI strategy to scaling it across your operations.
Outcomes:
Tailored AI strategy for your business
Impactful AI Center of Excellence
Robust innovation funnel & roadmap
Thriving community to scale AI
Responsible AI-conscious teams
Ideal for CEOs and senior technology leaders in IT, Data and AI roles who want to fast-track their company's AI journey.
Fractional Expertise
Leverage deep industry and AI expertise to augment and upskill your leadership team without the overhead.Benefit from leadership experience building high-impact AI teams in global, matrixed environments.
Outcomes:
AI literate executive team and organization
Innovation portfolio of high-impact AI cases
Governance that moves ideas to production
Ideal for C-Level leaders looking to accelerate their AI program with proven AI leadership experience—minus the full-time commitment.
Product Marketing & GTM
Stand out with messaging that cuts through the hype and accelerate your sales with a tailored GTM program.Build on expertise positioning global enterprise software leader SAP as an AI leader in the market.
Outcomes:
Differentiated messaging & positioning
Tailored GTM strategy & commerical model
Confident sales teams to pitch your product
Ideal for Founders, Chief Marketing Officers, and Heads of Product who want to accelerate revenue through their products' durable differentiators.
Make AI tangible for your audience.
Andreas frequently inspires audiences of up to 10,000 attendees to embrace AI and technology for business growth. The following sessions are designed to help business leaders integrate AI into their business strategy. Designed as 60-minute long keynotes, workshops, breakouts, or webinars, each session will be tailored to your specific needs to ensure relevance and impact. Invite Andreas to inspire your audience with a pragmatic view of AI that drives AI adoption in your business.
Discover the most popular sessions below or get the complete list of available sessions.
AI IN BUSINESS: A REALITY CHECK BEYOND THE HYPE
This program is perfect for:
General audiences curious about AI's impact on business
Senior business leaders aiming to harness AI for strategic growth
Your audience will leave with:
A clear understanding of AI’s history, evolution, and hype
Current insights into AI’s real-world applications and challenges
A visionary outlook on AI trends for the next 3-5 years
Explore how AI amplifies human potential and accelerates business operations. Attendees will learn where AI excels and faces challenges, and how to leverage it for competitive advantage, decision-making, and innovation. Packed with actionable insights, the session empowers organizations to embrace AI confidently, unlocking growth and efficiency. Andreas demystifies AI, transforming hype into practical wisdom, and inspires your team to excel in an AI-driven business.
GET YOUR BUSINESS AI-READY WITH A 9-STEP APPROACH
This program is perfect for:
Business executives looking to integrate AI into their strategy
Senior technology leaders aiming to lead successful AI programs
Your audience will leave with:
A comprehensive framework for leading AI programs
Practical steps to increase AI literacy across their teams
Insights into fostering a culture of innovation and AI readiness
Transform AI hype into business outcomes based on Andreas Welsch’s “AI Leadership Handbook.” This session draws on 60+ interviews with AI leaders and experts and offers strategic insights into AI implementations. Gain practical knowledge on fostering innovation, driving human-AI collaboration, and leading AI initiatives. This sessions covers strategy, leadership, culture, and security, equipping senior leaders with tools to boost AI literacy and achieve measurable business success.
EMBRACING AI’S FUTURE OF AUTONOMY AND INTERACTION
This program is perfect for:
Business leaders looking to leverage AI agents in business
Leaders seeking to understand the impact of AI on their industry
Your audience will leave with:
A comprehensive understanding of opportunities from AI agents
Insights into the future evolution of AI and its business implications
Practical steps to begin integrating AI into their business operations
Explore how the latest AI developments revolutionize industries. Gain insights into AI's business role, future trajectory, and actionable steps to utilize AI today. Perfect for leaders and executives, this session provides a comprehensive understanding of AI's potential, future evolution, and practical integration steps. Empower your leadership to envision and lead in an AI-transformed future, driving innovation and industry transformation. Discover AI's impact and prepare to take action now.
Expand your audience.
Scale your brand’s reach in AI and data by partnering with Andreas. Leverage opportunities such as livestream appearances, podcast features, newsletter sponsorships, event coverage, and live interviews with industry leaders. Get direct access to a curated audience of 25,000+ leaders and professionals, enhancing your visibility in the AI and data space.
Flexible options available to support your objectives.
Select partnership opportunities:
Event coverage & amplification:
Amplify your brand’s message through on-site or virtual event promotionIndependent perspective:
Leverage Andreas' unbiased perspective on the state of AI in businessLivestream & podcast:
Engage directly with Andreas' audience, showcasing your leaders' expertiseNewsletter:
Feature your offering in our weekly newsletters to a global audience
Send me Andreas’ media kit:
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