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Jason Johnson

A PhD in Organizational Leadership, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor

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Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StrategyLeadershipLeadership Transformation
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Fee Range - $10,000-15,000
Region - North America

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Jason Johnson

Biography

Dr. Jason William Johnson is the AI Translator for the Nerds, the Leaders, and the Culture. A PhD in Organizational Leadership, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and recording artist, Jason operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business strategy, and cultural fluency. He blends rigorous research with real-world results, helping organizations, institutions, and Main Street businesses navigate AI in ways that actually work for their world. With 15+ years in economic development, Jason has facilitated over $326 million in capital and contracts, trained 10,000+ business owners, and built AI education programs for Verizon, the National Urban League, Notre Dame, Howard University, McDonald’s, and the Chicago Urban League. He serves as an AI subject matter expert for Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program, delivering national workshops on agentic AI and workforce readiness. As founder of SoundStrategies and Ena Intelligence, Jason designs AI-powered learning and coaching systems deployed across 32 languages in more than a dozen markets. His VIP Framework (Vertically Integrated Professional) has become a foundational model for measuring AI competency in modern organizations. What sets Jason apart is not just his depth. It’s his delivery. He teaches complex AI concepts through original music, boardroom strategy sessions, and immersive learning experiences. Whether he’s on stage at a national conference, in the classroom with faculty, or in the field with small business owners, he shows up the same way. And that’s exactly why his approach works.

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