Zack KassFormer OpenAI Go-to-Market Leader and Specialist in Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Zack Kass is a pre-eminent authority on artificial intelligence who previously served as the Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI. During his tenure, he was instrumental in establishing the sales, solutions, and internal partnerships teams that facilitated the historic launch of ChatGPT. With over a decade of specialist experience, he has held senior leadership roles at machine learning firms including Figure 8 and LILT. Today, he operates an independent advisory practice, helping global organisations such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen navigate the complexities of AI adoption. Beyond his commercial work, Zack is the author of the USA Today bestseller The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential. He currently serves as the Executive-in-Residence at the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and is a Fellow at Conservation International, where he focuses on AI for environmental preservation. His academic contributions include research at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology regarding the evolving nature of work and the societal impacts of automation. Recognised by PRWeek in their AI 25: Class of 2026, Zack is a frequent contributor to major outlets like Fortune and Business Insider. He is frequently booked for his ability to demystify emerging technologies and provide boards with clear, strategic frameworks for a rapidly changing digital landscape. On stage, Zack Kass is best known for talks on Artificial Intelligence, Strategy and Digital Business & Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across AI and Business & Consulting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Zack Kass is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Zack Kass travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Zack Kass would approach your audience.