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Instructors
Doug Nelson
Doug is an enthusiastic educator, facilitator, techie, and gamer, and brings over two decades of experience designing hands-on, experiential learning programs. He and Matt met while working at Apple in Hong Kong, and they've been friends and collaborators since.
Doug has designed learning games and simulations for government and defense (DARPA), corporations (Cisco), and nonprofit organizations (Ford Foundation). His approachable and practical teaching style focuses on supporting learners as they experiment, play, and apply new tools.
Ask Doug about how he's using AI to help travelers learn to order confidently at a cafe in French, Japanese, Italian, Thai, and Spanish.
Matt Strain
With over three decades of experience in technology and innovation, Matt Strain has been at the forefront of using AI to drive productivity and creativity. As the former Director of Strategy and Innovation at Adobe Research, Matt led initiatives that brought AI innovations from the lab to the market. Now, as the founder of The Prompt, he advises financial institutions, HR associations, writers & readers, and non-profits on real-world AI applications.
Known for his engaging teaching style, Matt is dedicated to highlighting the positive, empowering ways that we can leverage AI today.
Ask Matt about how his creative explorations with AI + mixology + Chinese medicine landed him in the New York Times.
Bibi, Consultant
That was the most well-presented, humorous, informative, concise and creative presentation I've seen...maybe ever. What a gift!
Martha, Adobe
This is the first time it has made sense. I couldn’t even pronounce it before. The whole thing seemed foreign and irrelevant — something I thought was for engineers.
Ambrose, International development nonprofit
The participants loved your session! They were raving about it, and said it was extremely useful. They were super happy with the number of tools you showed, their uses, and how beneficial this is going to be for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any technical background to participate?
No, this session is designed for beginners, and if you can use a phone or computer, you'll be able to engage with the AI tools.
What specific AI tools will we be learning about?
We’ll cover popular "foundational" tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, focusing on practical applications for both personal and professional tasks. We'll also play with specialized AI tools for creativity, productivity, and entertainment. The specialized tools we cover change over time as new tools are introduced.
How hands-on will the class be, and will I have opportunities to practice with the tools?
The class is highly interactive, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice with AI tools in real time and get feedback on how you're using them.
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