Bridging the AI Divide
The Mission Behind Gen AI Academy
In early 2023, Sam Keller, a tech-industry veteran with 20+ years of experience, teamed up with his son, Kaz, to explore the transformative potential of ChatGPT. What began as a father-son project quickly grew into something bigger: over 400 people joined their workshops to demystify this powerful and sometimes daunting new technology.
Through these workshops, Sam identified a broader need—not just for technical AI training, but for a more comprehensive approach that helps professionals to develop the mindset, skills, and habits required to use AI most effectively.
In response, Sam launched Gen AI Academy to bridge the growing “AI Divide.” Through tailored coaching and training programs, we equip individuals and organizations to harness AI—boosting productivity, improving decision-making, and generating meaningful impact in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Meet the Team
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Founder
Sam is the founder of the Gen AI Academy, an innovative coaching and training practice dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses to leverage AI for enhanced productivity, creativity, and decision-making. Before launching the Gen AI Academy, Sam served as a senior executive at Roofstock, where he led a cross-disciplinary team to harness machine learning and data analytics, helping turn the real estate tech startup into a unicorn. For over two decades, he has led and grown businesses across technology, renewable energy, travel, and climate tech to drive substantial revenue, innovation and impact.
Sam’s expertise has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, CBS News, CNBC, Financial Times, The Atlantic, and The Today Show. He has also had the honor of addressing the United Nations. Sam completed UC Berkeley’s Executive Program on AI for Business Strategies and Execution, and earned an MPP from Harvard University.
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Youth AI Trainer
Since early 2023, Kaz Keller has taught not-for-profit boards, corporate executives, and community groups how to understand and effectively use tools like ChatGPT and GPT-4. Invited as a ‘local luminary’, he delivered a TED-style talk, A Kid’s View on AI, at the illustrious 94920+ fundraiser. He has also served as an AI instructor for Marin TV, sharing his expertise and youthful enthusiasm with a diverse audience.
Beyond teaching, Kaz has delved into the technical side of AI, experimenting with neural networks and developing a web-based platform using OpenAI’s API. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, Kaz has become a pioneering member of his generation with regard to AI.
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In this October 2024 article, Sam Keller explains the most promising approaches to AI literacy happening around the wor. Read the full article here.
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Explore the journey of Kaz Keller as he navigates the world of AI, delivering seminars that enlighten and inspire. Alongside his father, they're driving conversations around AI, its potential, and the importance of ethical use. Read the full article here.
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Dive into how Sam and Kaz Keller are demystifying generative AI for people of all ages. Through lively workshops, this father-son team is making AI accessible and understandable to their community. Read the full article here.
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Discover how Sam and Kaz Keller are educating their community about AI, discussing not just the transformative potential, but also the need for awareness of its potential dangers. Read the front page article here.
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One of the world's foremost female business leaders, Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor, touts Kaz Keller's AI classes. Read the post here.
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In this interview, we learn how a father-son team is pioneering new forms of AI entrepreneurship while fostering community, connection, and camaraderie. Watch here.