Cory Maffeo translates the complexity of AI into the clarity your audience needs to act. Part strategist, part storyteller — entirely prepared.
Each talk is customized for your audience, industry, and event — from opening keynotes to closing inspiration to deep-dive breakout sessions.
Why most AI initiatives fail — and what the organizations that succeed do differently. A research-backed, story-driven keynote that reframes how leaders think about AI transformation. Audiences leave with a framework and a sense of urgency.
View Details →Technology changes fast. Humans change slowly. This talk explores the organizational and psychological dimensions of AI adoption — and why change management, not technology, is the true determinant of success.
Designed for C-suite and board audiences. Demystifies AI without dumbing it down. Covers governance, risk, competitive positioning, and the 5 questions every executive should be asking before their next AI investment.
View Details →Why 80% of AI pilots never reach production — and the concrete steps organizations take to flip that stat. Practical, data-rich, immediately actionable. Popular at technology and innovation conferences.
Ethics isn't a roadblock — it's a competitive advantage. This talk shows how to build AI governance frameworks that protect organizations and enable innovation simultaneously. Built for compliance, HR, and risk audiences.
Drawing on 20+ years of military leadership, this talk explores what great leadership looks like when machines can think. Decision-making under uncertainty. Trust. Accountability. What changes — and what never does.
View Details →High-impact main stage presentations for conferences, summits, and corporate events. Fully customized for your audience and theme.
Cory moderates and participates in expert panels on AI strategy, technology leadership, and organizational transformation.
Interactive, working sessions where participants leave with real tools and completed frameworks — not just inspiration.
Engaging sessions for MBA programs, engineering schools, and executive education programs. Tailored for academic contexts.
Available for business, technology, leadership, and AI-focused podcasts. Consistently one of the most highly rated guests.
High-production virtual presentations for remote conferences, webinar series, and distributed corporate events.
Availability is limited. Submit an inquiry and we'll confirm availability, discuss customization options, and provide a proposal within 48 hours.