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Justin Reilly

You already understand the big picture of AI. Now learn the art of implementing it.

CEO of Wavelo | Former Head of Product at Verizon

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You already know AI will transform your business. But how do you actually implement it—day to day, project by project—all while keeping an eye on the bigger picture? And how do you absorb this information so that it sticks and leads to action? Justin Reilly is here to help. Within the crowded field of AI speakers, he’s as close to a unicorn as they come. As a CEO, he’s led complex multi-billion-dollar AI transformations and integrated AI into every aspect of his business, from HR departments to email inboxes. But he’s also an award-winning spoken word poet, and his powerful onstage presence and artful, enthralling keynotes will get any audience not only ready but excited for the practical possibilities of AI. He’ll show you everything from how to use AI at your desk, to how roll it out for each team in your organization, how to calculate ROI (and when you shouldn’t), and how to execute better and faster during this make-or-break moment.

There’s no better guide to the pitfalls and potential of AI than Justin Reilly. He’s spent years building businesses around the immense capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. As Verizon’s Head of Product, he spearheaded their multi-billion dollar AI transformation program. Now, as the CEO of Wavelo, he’s building the modern business platform aimed at adapting faster and innovating better for an AI First world.

In his talks, Justin cuts through the hype and delivers a practical guide to bringing machine learning into your organization. He explains six steps to becoming an “AI First” company, from understanding your data and how it drives your business, to setting up a feedback loop with your customers so you can build what they actually want. He’ll explain why diversity is so important for companies that want to become AI First, and how you can create an environment of open and radical innovation. His talks are both inspirational and immediately actionable—he gives you the tools you’ll need to succeed in this new world, and empowers you to achieve success with your AI strategy.

Prior to Tucows, Justin founded Focus Health, Grey Seven Labs, and Qstir. He has held leadership positions at a number of hyper-growth startups, including ASAPP, Macquarium, and Arke Systems. Outside of the office, he is an award winning Spoken Word artist, a graduate from Wharton Business School, and Penn Basketball alum.

Testimonials

Justin not only captivated the audience with his cutting-edge content and interactive delivery; he managed to engage the audience throughout by both responding to questions and asking ones of his own, leading to stimulating and high-energy discussions. Needless to say, participants were talking about his session well after the talks ended.

The Wharton School

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Justin has a power to capture the audience within seconds and keep their undivided attention until the very last moment. He’s delivered a great session on setting up an AI strategy with practical insight on what guarantees success. He is a fantastic speaker with an approachable presence, who generates plenty of questions and discussion, and is generally delightful to work with.

Teleperformance

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Justin was great. A piece of feedback my colleague received from an attendee said it all: “He was the best speaker he’s heard in this subject and applied it perfectly for the members.” It’s not easy to have a mixed audience of those who get it (at least a little)—our engineers and IT folks—and those who have little/not extensive knowledge of it—our directors. He had people stay after both sessions to chat with him, and he graciously spoke with each of them.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

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Justin consistently provides unique, value-added insights to our most sophisticated digital audiences. His style is engaging and fresh and always is rated as a top speaker at our events. We always look forward to welcoming Justin back to our stage.

CDX Summits

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Justin gave exactly the type of presentation that we wanted and I would highly recommend him for anyone else looking for an introduction/history of AI! He was a great speaker, very personable, and was able to confidently answer all the different questions that came up during dinner.

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Speech Topics

Artificial Intelligence

AI for ExecsThe Art of Implementing AI

Every leader knows that AI is the next big thing. But very few know how to implement it practically in their businesses. Enter Justin Reilly: captivating keynote speaker, award-winning spoken word poet, and seasoned CEO behind multi-billion dollar AI transformations.

In this customizable, solutions-focused talk, Justin walks you through the practical tools and tactics you need to roll out AI across any department: marketing, sales, HR, operations, and more. As CEO of Wavelo, he’s spearheading both the big-picture vision and the on-the-ground rollout of his own AI strategy—and he leverages that experience to offer you actionable steps that you can take today. Justin is an incredible keynote speaker with outsized stage presence, and his talk is a must-listen for any executive looking to take advantage of AI and get ahead of the competition.

ChatGPT and Generative AI

Becoming AI FirstSix Steps to Augmenting Your Business with Artificial Intelligence

How can you use Artificial Intelligence to make your business better? Justin Reilly has the answers. As CEO of Wavelo and former Head of Product at Verizon, Justin has experience leading multi-billion dollar AI programs and integrating machine learning into his own organizations. In this talk, he cuts through the hype and delivers a practical guide for rethinking your strategy and bringing AI into your company.

Justin offers you a six step guide that you can use to become an AI First business. He shows you how to leverage the data you already have, find the talent you need, and create an environment of open innovation. You’ll learn how to develop systems that you can trust, and use those systems to adapt and innovate better and faster than ever before. Audiences will walk away inspired by the opportunities ahead and equipped with the tools to win in an AI First world.