Rooted in a Father–Son Project. Rising to Forge AI-Adept Leaders

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Our Story

In early 2023, Sam Keller and his son, Kaz, began hosting hands-on workshops around their dining room table to help people understand generative AI as it emerged through ChatGPT. What began as neighborhood sessions quickly expanded to their local community center, then to small businesses, and eventually to larger organizations seeking to build AI fluency within their teams.

As demand grew, the team expanded to include technologists, educators, and AI specialists – enabling Gen AI Academy to work with CEOs, leadership teams, and entire workforces. To date, its programs have trained thousands of professionals, including more than 500 CEOs, among them leaders of globally recognized companies.

Today, Gen AI Academy creates hands-on learning experiences that help leaders integrate AI into strategy, culture, and daily work – sessions designed to shift mindsets, build practical skills, and foster alignment, drawing on an approach that began around a kitchen table and now reaches leaders across industries, sectors, and continents.

Our Mission

At Gen AI Academy, our passion and purpose is to help individuals, teams, and organizations transition successfully into the AI era.

Meet The Team

AI humanists and technologists – focused on elevating how people and organizations perform.

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    Forbes

    Sam Keller and Steve Giondomenica discuss five essential leadership moves to drive adoption, culture, and results in the AI era.
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    Marin Independent Journal

    In this October 2024 article, Sam Keller explains the most promising approaches to AI literacy happening around the world.
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    Pacific Sun

    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.
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    Enjoy Mill Valley

    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.
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    Marin IJ

    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 more

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    Nextdoor

    One of the world's foremost female business leaders, Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor, touts Kaz’s AI classes.
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    Five Min AI

    In this interview, we learn how a father-son team is pioneering new forms of AI entrepreneurship while fostering community, connection, and camaraderie.
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