Brandon Powell
Forbes Top 5 AI Leader & Harvard MBA. Brandon Powell turns AI complexity into Monday-morning action plans that drive real ROI — practical, energizing keynotes for CEOs and executive teams ready to lead in the AI era.
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Brandon Powell is one of the most sought-after voices in business AI — a rare leader who combines deep technical credibility with the storytelling ability to make it all land. Named a Forbes Top 5 AI Leader and recognized as a 3x Titan 100 CEO, Brandon brings both the boardroom perspective and the practitioner's edge to every stage he steps on.
As Founder and CEO of HatchWorks AI, Brandon leads a 200-person AI development firm with six offices across the Americas. He has helped hundreds of CEOs and executive teams move from AI curiosity to AI-driven results — transforming operations, accelerating product development, and building the kind of human-AI cultures that actually stick. His work spans Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global leadership communities including YPO EDGE, Tiger 21, CEO Coaching International, and Harvard Business School alumni programs.
Brandon holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has spoken on AI strategy at some of the world's most prestigious CEO and executive forums. His talk at YPO EDGE 2026 in Sydney drew this response from a 35-year YPO veteran and Executive Chairman: "You were absolutely amazing. Your session has been one of the best examples of 'take home value' that I have experienced."
Brandon's signature presentations include:
- The ROI of AI — How to move from AI experiments to AI-driven business results, with a clear framework for measuring and maximizing return
- The AI Humanist Approach — Why the leaders who win with AI are the ones who keep humans at the center — and how to build that culture
- AI for CEOs: What to Do Monday Morning — A no-fluff, high-impact session that gives leaders a concrete AI action plan they can begin executing immediately
Brandon's approach is direct, energetic, and relentlessly practical. He doesn't deliver academic lectures — he delivers momentum. Audiences consistently describe his sessions as the most immediately actionable they've attended, combining real-world case studies, honest executive conversation, and clear next steps.
Brandon Powell is available for keynotes, executive workshops, and panel appearances — in-person and virtually, nationwide.
Brandon Powell is one of the most sought-after voices in business AI — a rare leader who combines deep technical credibility with the storytelling ability to make it all land. Named a Forbes Top 5 AI Leader and recognized as a 3x Titan 100 CEO, Brandon brings both the boardroom perspective and the practitioner's edge to every stage he steps on.
As Founder and CEO of HatchWorks AI, Brandon leads a 200-person AI development firm with six offices across the Americas. He has helped hundreds of CEOs and executive teams move from AI curiosity to AI-driven results — transforming operations, accelerating product development, and building the kind of human-AI cultures that actually stick. His work spans Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and global leadership communities including YPO EDGE, Tiger 21, CEO Coaching International, and Harvard Business School alumni programs.
Brandon holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has spoken on AI strategy at some of the world's most prestigious CEO and executive forums. His talk at YPO EDGE 2026 in Sydney drew this response from a 35-year YPO veteran and Executive Chairman: "You were absolutely amazing. Your session has been one of the best examples of 'take home value' that I have experienced."
Brandon's signature presentations include:
- The ROI of AI — How to move from AI experiments to AI-driven business results, with a clear framework for measuring and maximizing return
- The AI Humanist Approach — Why the leaders who win with AI are the ones who keep humans at the center — and how to build that culture
- AI for CEOs: What to Do Monday Morning — A no-fluff, high-impact session that gives leaders a concrete AI action plan they can begin executing immediately
Brandon's approach is direct, energetic, and relentlessly practical. He doesn't deliver academic lectures — he delivers momentum. Audiences consistently describe his sessions as the most immediately actionable they've attended, combining real-world case studies, honest executive conversation, and clear next steps.
Brandon Powell is available for keynotes, executive workshops, and panel appearances — in-person and virtually, nationwide.
The ROI of AI
Program Title: The ROI of AI
Program Description:
Format: 45-120 minute keynote or workshop
This program is perfect for:
- CEOs and C-suite executives ready to move beyond AI experimentation
- Leadership teams that need a clear, measurable framework for AI investment
The audience will leave with:
- A proven framework for calculating and communicating...
The AI Humanist Approach
Program Description:
Format: 45-120 minute keynote or workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Executive teams navigating AI adoption while managing culture and employee trust
- Leaders who want to build AI-powered organizations without losing what makes them great
The audience will leave with:
- A human-centered AI adoption framework that drives performance and preserves...
AI for Leaders: What to Do Monday Morning
Program Title: AI for CEOs: What to Do Monday Morning
Program Description:
Format: 45-120 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- CEOs and senior executives who feel behind on AI and want a fast, clear path forward
- Leadership teams that have heard the AI pitch but need someone to tell them exactly what to do
The audience will leave with:
- A personal AI...
AI & the Future of Work
Program Title: AI & the Future of Work
Program Description:
Format: 45-120 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- CEOs and HR leaders navigating workforce transformation driven by AI
- Organizations that need a clear strategy for reskilling, restructuring, and staying competitive as AI reshapes every role
The audience will leave with:
- A...
