Daniel Green, Industry Relations Chair

Daniel Green leads AI Training and Development at AI Guy KC, helping Kansas City professionals and businesses adopt AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and growth. He closely follows the rapid, often overwhelming stream of AI research, tools, and model launches, translating complex updates into clear, actionable insights for the community. Daniel also works with educators and professionals worldwide, empowering teams to confidently integrate AI into daily workflows. He previously directed Twitter’s NYC Developer Community, delivered digital strategy training through Google’s Grow with Google initiative, and launched startups with Cornell University’s eLab accelerator. Active in the Cornell Technology Business Network (CTBN) and as a member of OpenAI’s invited expert community, Daniel designs practical workshops, step-by-step guides, and custom automations for diverse global audiences.

Industry Relations Committee

Chair: Daniel Green

Mission

Grow meaningful connections between Kansas City’s AI community and the broader tech world, providing members with fresh resources, real‑time insights, and visibility for local innovation.

  1. Corporate and Platform Partnerships
  • Identify AI vendors and cloud providers that complement member needs.
  • Explore partnerships that bundle learning credits, guest speakers, or joint demo slots.
  1. Geography Gap Bridging
  • Organize livestream fireside chats with leaders in top AI hubs.
  • Archive sessions so members can revisit best practices on demand.
  1. Tech Demos and Information Sharing
  • Host quarterly “Show, Don’t Tell” gatherings where members present working prototypes.
  • Publish recap posts with slide links, code snippets, and takeaway notes for easy sharing.
  1. Resource Mobilization
  • Negotiate discounted or complimentary access to GPU time, API keys, and sandbox environments.
  • Highlight partner success stories to reinforce mutual benefit.

Near‑Term Success Indicators (Flexible)

  • A steady cadence of livestreams and demo events that attract both local and external audiences.
  • A growing library of partner resources (credits, trial licenses, mentorship offers) that members actively use.
  • Positive feedback from collaborators who discover or engage with Kansas City AI talent through these initiatives.