Zack Kass

Global AI Advisor, Author & Researcher, Co-Founder of Korza, and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI.

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Zack Kass

Global AI Advisor, Author & Researcher, Co-Founder of Korza, and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI.

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Why Book

Zack Kass is an AI Futurist and the former Head of GTM for OpenAI with 14 years in the field of emerging technology. At OpenAI, Zack built its sales, partnerships, and solutions teams.
Zack’s mission is to champion a future of abundance by demystifying AI and helping leaders around the world prepare for the impending technological revolution.

Biography

Zack Kass is a global AI advisor, researcher, keynote speaker, Co-Founder & President of Korza, the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, and bestselling author of The Next RenAIssance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential. At OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions.

As an executive advisor, Zack Kass has personally advised leaders spanning dozens of industries in 124 cities across 20 countries. He works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and leadership teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help leaders deploy AI at scale and navigate the rapidly evolving landscape.

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

Beyond his advisory work, Zack collaborates with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Virginia, studying the future of work and intelligence. He is also the AI for Conservation Fellow at Conservation International.

He holds a BA in Computer Science and History from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently lives in Santa Barbara, California with his family.

Programs

The Next Renaissance

AI is the most powerful tool we’ve ever built for expanding human potential and human flourishing. But that outcome isn’t guaranteed. Rather than painting a utopian or dystopian future, Zack draws on 15+ years at the frontier of AI to demonstrate how technology expands what’s possible, but human choice determines where it leads. This talk is followed by an open Q&A session designed to address the specific questions and strategic choices facing your audience today, leaving them with practical frameworks, renewed optimism, and a compelling reason to build the future.

The Automation Boundary

If you could automate everything in your life and business, where would you stop? Zack introduces the Automation Boundary, a framework for distinguishing between the friction that holds us back and the friction that helps us grow. Rather than asking what AI can automate, he explores what it should and should not, and why the answer will shape the future of work, education, relationships, and society. This presentation is capped off by a live Q&A where he applies these concepts directly to your sector’s pressing challenges, leaving audiences with a clear model for deciding what to automate and what to preserve.

Intelligent Transformation

While most organizations focus on deploying new tools, intelligent transformation requires a more fundamental question: what becomes possible when intelligence is no longer the constraint? Drawing on years spent advising Fortune 500 executives navigating AI adoption, Zack explores how leaders can rethink not only how work gets done, but where people create value, and what their organizations can become. He addresses the professional identity shifts that make transformation difficult and shows leaders how to build trust, accountability, and agency with their teams. Zack’s keynote is followed by a live, consultative Q&A where he applies these concepts directly to your sector’s pressing challenges and real-time audience questions, leaving audiences with practical frameworks for turning abundant intelligence into progress.

The Intelligence Briefing (Fireside / Q&A)

A dynamic, conversation-driven session tailored to the questions that matter most to your audience. Drawing on his experience at the forefront of AI and advising leaders across industries, Zack applies his perspective to the specific forces shaping your organization, industry, and community. From the future of work and education to leadership, economic opportunity, and the societal implications of increasingly capable AI, no two conversations are the same. Moderated by a host or driven directly by audience questions, the session gives participants the opportunity to explore the issues most relevant to them and hear Zack think through what they mean in real time.

Books

The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential

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Zack Kass Reviews

“He Just Gets It

Zack helped us plan our entire AI strategy. He just gets it.”

— President | The Coca-Cola Company

“It Was Brilliant

Your performance was 1st class. Great insights, and you pitched at the right level for our audience. Everyone said it was the best session of the day! It was brilliant.”

— Chief Analytics and Data Officer | Morgan Stanley

“AI Expert Zack is easily the most business savvy AI expert I know.”

— CEO | Gantry

“He’s Seen It All

We recommend all of our clients talk to Zack about their corporate AI strategy. He’s seen it all and can connect dots faster than anyone.”

— Co-founder & CEO | Distyl AI

“Remarkable- Few people understand how to apply AI to real world problems as well as Zack. He’s been in the industry for so long, and has a remarkable knack for helping people learn what he knows.”

— CEO & Co-Founder | Weights & Biases

“Zack was arguably our best presenter of the conference! He was engaging, insightful, practical, and approachable. He delivered timely, actionable content on a subject that can be difficult to grasp for most. What stood out was the element of human relationship that came through his presentation, validating and supporting the notion that Financial Advisors are, and always will be, needed in their clients’ lives, despite tech. advances.”

— Raymond James & Associates

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Zack Kass and what is he known for?

Zack Kass is a former OpenAI executive, AI futurist, and technology strategist represented by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau. He served as Head of Go- to-Market at OpenAI, helping bring transformative AI technology to market. He is among the most sought-after speakers on artificial intelligence.

2. What topics does Zack Kass speak about?

Zack Kass delivers keynotes on artificial intelligence, the future of work, technology transformation, and AI strategy. His programs provide insider perspective on where AI is
heading and how organizations should prepare.

3. What makes Zack Kass different from other AI speakers?

What sets Zack apart is his insider experience at OpenAI, the company at the forefront of the AI revolution. He helped bring ChatGPT and other groundbreaking technologies to market. His perspective comes from the front lines of AI development.

4. What types of events does Zack Kass speak to?

Zack Kass speaks at corporate conferences, executive summits, technology events, and board meetings. His audiences include Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, and organizations seeking to understand AI transformation.

5. Is Zack Kass available for virtual keynotes?

Yes. Zack Kass is available for both in-person and virtual keynote presentations. His technology expertise naturally translates to virtual formats.

6. What is Zack Kass' speaking fee?

Zack Kass’ speaking fee varies depending on the event format, location, and specific requirements. To get an exact quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau by calling
973-313-9800 or emailing info@eaglestalent.com.

7. What was Zack Kass' role at OpenAI?

Zack served as Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, responsible for bringing the company’s AI technologies to businesses and consumers. He was instrumental in the commercial strategy behind major AI launches.

8. How do I book Zack Kass for my event?

Zack Kass is represented by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau. To check his availability or request a quote, call 973-313-9800,