AI Literacy for Leaders

Hosted by Kevin Neary

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What you'll learn

Why AI Literacy is a Leadership Imperative

Myth vs. Reality: AI doesn’t replace decision-making; it requires informed leadership.

What Every Leader Must Know

AI’s blind spots: Why ethics, compliance, and human oversight are non-negotiable.

A Practical Roadmap

Identify AI touchpoints,  Build awareness,  Establish governance, Create a culture of AI literacy, Align regulations.

Why this topic matters

💡 Leaders don’t need to be AI engineers—but they must be AI-literate to make strategic decisions, ensure responsible AI use, and drive innovation in an ethical and compliant way. 🔹 AI literacy isn’t just about understanding technology—it’s about equipping leaders to make informed, responsible, and strategic AI decisions in their organizations.

You'll learn from

Kevin Neary

Responsible AI Leader & Advocate Pioneering Responsible AI for Business Leaders

Kevin Neary is the Co-Founder and CEO of Orcawise, a leading Responsible AI advisory and implementation firm operating in the US and EU. Kevin spearheads a dynamic team of lawyers and data scientists, delivering AI Literacy, Ethics, and Leadership strategies that empower organizations to adopt AI responsibly and align with compliance requirements. Under Kevin's leadership, Orcawise has earned its reputation as a trusted provider of AI Literacy tools and training, and a key partner for companies navigating AI ethics and governance.


Kevin advises on AI Advocacy for Student Engagement at The Teachers College, Columbia University in NYC, helping to shape the next generation of AI leaders. He is also an Industry Advisory Board Member at CeADAR, one of Europe’s premier European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH). Kevin serves as a Board Member at the AI Lab at Georgia College & State University and


As the Course Director of the Orcawise Innovation Program (OIP) since 2016, Kevin has guided over 1,000 professionals through a transformative 100-day bootcamp on AI and Responsible AI. OIP alumni have gone on to secure AI leadership roles at top organizations, including Google, LinkedIn, Oracle, EY, JP Morgan, SAP, and hundreds of innovative startups worldwide.


Kevin stands out as a true Responsible AI practictioner - he oversees a globally distributed team dedicated to developing cutting-edge AI compliance tools. Among his notable achievements is OrcaLaw, an innovative chatbot designed to simplify the interpretation and implementation of key AI laws and frameworks for business leaders.


Kevin’s commitment to Responsible AI has been widely recognized:


  • Winner of the CeADAR Excellence in AI Advocacy Award (2023)
  • Finalist at The AI Awards for Responsible AI & Ethics (2024)
  • Finalist at the European DatSci Awards for Best Use of AI (2016)



In addition to his work with Orcawise, Kevin is a Certified Business and Executive Coach, a sought-after international keynote speaker on Responsible AI, and a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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AI Literacy for Leaders
Kevin Neary, Responsible AI Leader, Advisor & Instructor
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