Why AI Literacy is Mandatory

Hosted by Kevin Neary

What you'll learn

Step 1: AI Literacy Training – Build a Strong Foundation

AI literacy isn’t just for engineers—leaders, teams, and decision-makers must understand how AI works.

Step 2: Ethics – Understanding Risks & Responsibilities

AI doesn’t operate in a vacuum—it impacts fairness, transparency, and compliance. Explore bias, and governance.

Step 3: Leadership – Embed AI Literacy into Decision Making

AI literacy must be more than just theory—it needs to be actionable. Learn how to integrate AI into business strategy.

Why this topic matters

AI is already shaping business decisions, regulations, and competitive landscapes—whether you’re prepared for it or not. Leaders who don’t understand AI risk making uninformed decisions, falling behind competitors, and exposing their organizations to ethical and compliance failures. This Lightning Lesson will give you the 3 essential steps to ensure AI literacy in your org.

You'll learn from

Kevin Neary

Responsible AI Leader | Entrepreneur | Maven Instructor | Board Advisor

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 serves as a Board Member at the AI Lab at Georgia College & State University and 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).

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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