An AI keynote speaker who has actually shipped it.
U.S. Army veteran. Author of The AI Automation Field Manual. 100+ AI implementations behind every slide.
Talks built from field experience.
Why 85% of AI projects fail — and how yours won't
The failure patterns behind the statistic, drawn from 100+ implementations: no ownership, no ROI target, vendor sprawl, and AI treated as a gadget instead of a business capability. Leaves the room with a concrete checklist.
AI leadership for companies that can't hire a CAIO
How small and mid-sized companies get executive-grade AI decision-making without a $300K hire — ownership models, governance that fits on two pages, and the first 90 days.
Military-grade AI automation
The doctrine from The AI Automation Field Manual: mission-critical thinking applied to business automation — readiness, discipline, and systems that keep working when nobody's watching.
The honest state of AI for business
A hype-free briefing on what current AI can and cannot do for operations, sales, and service — calibrated for boards and leadership teams who need signal, not spectacle.
Four ways to book.
Conference keynote
30–60 minutes, tailored to your audience and industry. In person or virtual.
Executive briefing
A closed-door session for boards and leadership teams — candid, interactive, and specific to your business.
Corporate workshop
Half-day or full-day working sessions that end with your team holding an actual plan, not just notes.
Podcasts & panels
Guest appearances and panel seats on AI adoption, fractional leadership, and veteran entrepreneurship.
Event audiences have heard enough AI hype. What lands is specificity: what actually broke, what it cost, what fixed it, and what the numbers were afterward. That's the material I bring — from leading 100+ implementations, running the AutomateNexus ecosystem, and serving as a Fractional Chief AI Officer inside growing companies.
The U.S. Army taught me to brief commanders: get to the point, tell the truth, and leave the room knowing what to do next. Your audience gets the same treatment.
- What does it cost to book Erin as a speaker?
- Fees depend on format, travel, and preparation required — a virtual podcast appearance and a customized full-day workshop are very different engagements. Send the event details through the contact page and you'll have a quote within two business days.
- What makes this different from other AI keynote speakers?
- Most AI keynotes are delivered by professional speakers who read about AI. This is the reverse: an operator who has led 100+ implementations, runs an AI agency, serves as a Fractional Chief AI Officer, and wrote a book on the discipline — who also happens to speak. The material comes from shipped systems and real budgets.
- Do you speak virtually?
- Yes — keynotes, briefings, and workshops all work virtually. In-person events travel from Seattle, WA.
- How far in advance should we book?
- Four to six weeks for virtual sessions; eight or more for in-person keynotes and custom workshops. Shorter timelines are sometimes possible — ask.
Put a date on the calendar.
Send the event, audience, and date — you'll get a direct answer on fit, availability, and fee within two business days.