On Stage & On Air.
From corporate boardrooms to podcast studios, I speak on practical AI adoption, enterprise transformation, and building communities around emerging technology.
Utilizing AI in the Workspace
IFMA Young Professionals
Presented practical AI workspace strategies to IFMA's Young Professionals chapter at Amegy Tower in Houston.
View on LinkedInFrom Prompt to Productivity
InfraGard Houston AI-CSC
Your Guide to Personal & Professional AI Adoption in 2025 — presented to InfraGard Houston Members Alliance, the FBI's public-private cybersecurity partnership.
View on LinkedInAI & Faith: Moving from Fear to Faithful Leadership
AI & Faith Summit
Keynote exploring the intersection of AI development and faith-based leadership for community leaders navigating the AI transition.
View on LinkedInMaking AI Work at Work
AI Camp Houston
Practical frameworks for selecting and deploying AI models in professional settings — presented to Houston's AI Camp meetup at Improving.
View on LinkedInHow to Use AI at Work
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Invited to Academy Sports + Outdoors corporate headquarters in Katy to teach practical AI adoption strategies to their team.
View on LinkedInSelecting & Optimizing AI Models for Business
AI Whisperer Club — Argentina
A systematic guide to selecting and optimizing AI models for real-world business use cases — covering model comparison, recommendations, and performance optimization techniques for smaller, cost-effective models.
View on LinkedInModels You May Not Know (But Should)
Silicon Valley Think Tank
Presentation on the best AI models of 2024 — fastest, cheapest, and most powerful — exploring alternatives beyond ChatGPT for real-world use cases.
View on LinkedInAI as a Culture Shift
Start Small, Think Big — Episode #0022
Houston AI community growth, AI philosophy, organizational change, and productivity enhancement — 57-minute deep dive with Brad and Robert Groux.
Listen to episodeHouston SQL Server User Group — YouTube
HASSUG YouTube
Recorded session on AI model selection and practical adoption strategies for the data professional community.
Watch recordingWhat's Under the Hood: AI, Transparency & Trust in GovCon
Tan's Two Cents — Episode 43
Discussion on model authenticity, strategic misalignment, and governance frameworks for AI in government contracting.
Listen to episode@LeonBuildsAgents
YouTube Channel
Personal YouTube channel documenting AI agent development, tool reviews, and hands-on technical tutorials.
Watch channelCrazy Wisdom Podcast — Episode #406
Crazy Wisdom with Stewart Alsop
Deep conversation about AI adoption, Houston's tech ecosystem, and building communities around emerging technology.
Watch episodeDigital Meld Podcast
Digital Meld
Exploring the convergence of AI, business strategy, and the future of work in Houston's evolving tech landscape.
View on LinkedInBuilding AI-Ready Organizations: What Data Leaders Need to Know
DAMA Houston & Houston AI Club
Panel discussion with David Hendrawirawan, Amii Rozell, and Michael Slater on AI readiness for CDOs, data professionals, and IT leaders. 53 RSVPs.
View event detailsStartup Pitch Judging
Texas A&M Startup Showcase
Served as a judge evaluating student and early-stage startup pitches at Texas A&M University.
AI for Small Business
UH / SBDC Workshop
Workshop for University of Houston's Small Business Development Center on practical AI tools and strategies for small business owners.
Building a CRM with Claude Code
Build First AI Power Hour
Advanced 60-minute zero-to-MVP session demonstrating how to build a complete CRM using Claude Code. Hosted by Bethany Crystal at Build First.
View on LinkedInGenesis and GenAI Workshop
TrueWorks & Houston AI Club
Workshop on the use of AI from a Christian perspective — co-hosted with TrueWorks and Golden Section. Presentation, panel discussion, and networking.
View on LinkedInAI for the Professional MBA
Texas A&M Corpus Christi — PMBA Program
Guest lecture to Professional MBA students on practical AI adoption — featuring the "Super Mario analogy" for understanding AI progression.
View on LinkedInArtificial Intelligence for Defense
Texas A&M Corpus Christi — AFCEA Chapter
Presentation on AI applications in defense and security contexts — praised as "one of the best AI presentations" by attendees.
View on LinkedInForum Group Speaking
Forum Group
Community speaking engagement on AI adoption and the future of work in Houston's business community.
Job Forward Houston
Job Forward Houston
Presentation on leveraging AI for career development and job searching in Houston's evolving market.
AI in Banking & Financial Services
Stellar Bank Executive Luncheon
Invited speaker at Stellar Bank's executive luncheon discussing AI applications in banking and financial services.
Future of Finance & AI
Future of Finance Luncheon
Panel luncheon exploring how AI is reshaping financial services, risk management, and client engagement.