Zack Kass

4.6667 out of 5

Futurist, Global AI Advisor, & Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Zack Kass Biography

Zack Kass is an advisor, researcher, keynote speaker, and the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI.

At OpenAI, Kass led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.

As an executive business advisor, Kass now works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and leadership teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help leaders navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Kass' mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by making the technology both understandable and actionable. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI, with his insights featured in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.

Beyond his advisory work, Kass also supports AI education and research at the University of Virginia. He holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.

Kass and his team also help organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption, providing leadership with the strategies and frameworks needed to drive real business impact. As AI strategists and business transformation experts, they work closely with executive teams to identify challenges, assess opportunities, and implement AI solutions that prepare companies for the future of work.

Through boardroom advisory, executive workshops, and strategy consulting, Kass provides the insight and practical guidance needed to integrate AI effectively. While the team is committed to delivering successful business outcomes, the broader mission is to contribute to an optimistic AI future by empowering organizations to innovate, operate more efficiently, and ultimately expand human potential.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/17/2025.

Zack Kass Speaking Topics

  • The Next Renaissance

    Embark on a journey through the transformative power of AI, poised to redefine the future of business and humanity. In his compelling keynote, Zack underscores the parallels between the historical renaissance and the current AI-driven revolution, highlighting how technology is reshaping industries, organizations, and our very way of life.

    Through an exploration of AI's evolution, Zack presents a vision of the future that blends innovation, opportunity, and human potential. He provides thorough insight into the latest technological advancements, offering a clear understanding of AI’s trajectory and its profound implications for both businesses and individuals.

    This talk will leave your team inspired and equipped with actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential, positioning you to thrive amidst rapid advancements.

    Key Takeaways

    Comprehensive overview of AI’s evolution and transformative business implications

    Deep understanding of the current AI landscape and its future trajectory

    Insight into how AI will shape humanity at both organizational and individual levels

    Actionable strategies to future-proof your business amidst rapid AI advancement

  • AI: Humanity's New Dawn

    In this presentation Zack will look at the past, present, and future of Artificial Intelligence, and its sweeping implications for the human experience.

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Zack Kass Videos

Zack Kass, Artificial Intelligence Speaker, Futurist and Thought Leader

Zack Kass, Artificial Intelligence Speaker, Futurist and Thought Leader

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic of 2024, and Zack Kass is an authority on AI and its potential applications for the future. Zack is...

Zack Kass | AI Keynote Speaker

Zack Kass | AI Keynote Speaker

Zack Kass is an AI Keynote Speaker, Futurist and Former Head of GTM for OpenAI, with 14 years in the field of emerging technology. At OpenAI, Zack...

Zack Kass - AI Futurist, Technology Thought Leader

Zack Kass - AI Futurist, Technology Thought Leader

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Zack Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Next Renaissance, AI: Humanity's New Dawn, Leveraging AI for Good: Unleash AI’s potential to redefine productivity and reinvent employee satisfaction, The Innovator’s Dilemma: Navigating Our AI Future - Pioneering the path towards an AI-empowered future – The Innovator’s roadmap and AI Strategy Simplified - Charting AI’s Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Technological Transformation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Zack Kass for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Zack Kass generally travels from Santa Barbara, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Busch, Ian Beacraft, Ayesha Khanna, Erik Qualman and Mutale Nkonde. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Zack Kass for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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