Zack Kass is a futurist, AI thought leader, advisor, keynote speaker, and the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI. With over 15 years of experience in AI, he has led teams at some of the industry’s most influential companies. As the CEO and founder of ZK.AI Advisory, Zack now works with Fortune 1,000 boardrooms and executive teams—including Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, and Amgen—to help leaders navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Zack’s mission is to ensure individuals, businesses, and governments are active participants in the AI-powered future by making the technology both understandable and actionable. He is recognized as one of the foremost thinkers in applied AI, with his insights featured in Fortune, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, AdAge, and Business Insider.
Previously, as Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, Zack led the teams responsible for sales, partnerships, and customer success, turning the company’s cutting-edge research into real-world business solutions. He has personally advised executives across dozens of industries on deploying AI at scale.
Beyond his advisory work, Zack also supports AI education and research at the University of Virginia. He holds a BA from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently resides in Santa Barbara, California.
Advisory Summary
Zack Kass is the founder of ZK.AI Advisory and a leading expert in AI strategy and implementation. As the former Head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, he was responsible for bringing some of the world’s most advanced AI technologies to market, working closely with executives to shape their AI adoption strategies. His expertise spans sales, solutions, and partnerships, enabling him to translate complex AI advancements into tangible business value.
Throughout his career, Zack has advised over 300 Fortune 1000 boardrooms, including those of Coca-Cola, Morgan Stanley, Amgen, and the White House. His ability to align AI capabilities with business objectives has made him a trusted advisor to executives navigating the evolving AI landscape. By working at the intersection of technology and enterprise strategy, he has helped organizations integrate AI to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.
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ZK.AI Advisory was founded to bring this expertise to a broader range of organizations. More than an advisory firm, ZK.AI is a team of AI strategists and business transformation experts dedicated to helping companies develop and execute AI strategies that deliver meaningful impact. The firm partners with leadership teams to identify challenges, assess opportunities, implement AI initiatives, and ensure businesses are sufficiently prepared for the future of work.
Through boardroom advisory, executive workshops, and strategy consulting, ZK.AI equips organizations with the insight and practical guidance needed to integrate AI effectively. While we are committed to delivering successful business outcomes, our broader mission is to contribute to an optimistic AI future by empowering organizations to innovate, operate more efficiently, and ultimately expand human potential.
