There’s human intelligence and there’s artificial intelligence, and never the twain shall meet. Not so say the two founders of Ai4—Marcus Jecklin and Michael Weiss—who are on a mission to help provide a common framework for what AI means to both enterprise and the future as we transition into a new era of responsible human-machine collaboration.

Moderated by WashU Olin Professor Peter Boumgarden, this open discussion will examine how the business world is adopting AI, what it means to follow responsible human-machine collaboration and how the global pandemic has affected AI development.

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PANELISTS

MARCUS JECKLIN, AB 2012

CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF MARKETING, Ai4

Marcus Jecklin is the co-founder and head of marketing at Ai4. Going into its third year of operation, Ai4 is now recognized as North America’s leading AI for business conference.

Prior to Ai4 Marcus was the co-founder of a consumer-facing festival series called Worlds Fair Nano that celebrated technology and innovation bringing together over 20,000 people during its two years of operation. Before that, Marcus worked as a commercial real estate broker in New York City.

Marcus earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis where he studied psychology and creative writing. On campus, Marcus was also a member of the Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) and the co-owner of the student-run business Bears Bikes.

MICHAEL WEISS, BSBA 2012

CO-FOUNDER AND HEAD OF CONTENT, Ai4

Michael Weiss is a co-founder at Ai4, North America’s leading AI for business conference and community. Responsible for conference content covering AI’s impact on seven different industries, Michael spends much of his time learning the latest AI industry trends.

Prior to Ai4, Michael attempted to bring a Worlds Fair back to the U.S. (a la 1893 Chicago or 1904 St. Louis). As part of that effort, he Co-Founded a consumer-facing festival series called Worlds Fair Nano that celebrated technology and innovation bringing together over 20,000 people during its two years of operation. Before that, Michael worked at Bisnow Media, the largest commercial real estate industry media and events business in the United States.

Michael earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School where he studied marketing and English literature. In his spare time, Michael likes to read about longevity, play Dota, meditate, and wear Crocs.

MODERATOR

PETER BOUMGARDEN

Professor of Practice of Strategy and Organizations

WashU Olin Business School

Peter Boumgarden joined the Olin faculty in 2018. His research focuses on the role of structure- both formally and informally- in shaping the innovation of groups, organizations, and broader network systems. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Boumgarden has consulted and run executive education programs with organizations across sectors, often focusing on refining their strategic direction, enhancing leadership development, and cultivating routes to drive increased innovation.

SPONSORED BY WASHU OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS