Jesse Arlen Smith

Jesse Arlen Smith has extensive work experience in various roles related to AI, ethics, and consulting. Jesse currently serves as the Regional Business Development Lead for Data & AI at Crayon, a global IT consultancy. Prior to that, they were the President & Founder of Aiforgood.asia, an international NGO focused on using AI for the betterment of humanity. Jesse also worked as a Responsible AI Expert at Ethical Intelligence Associates, Limited, providing ethical AI services to startups and SMEs. Jesse has held multiple leadership positions, including Managing Director at The Robot Of The Year, Managing Director & Founder at JohnnyFive AI, and Director of Operations at AiHealth Initiative. Jesse has also been involved in the field of production and storytelling as the Executive Producer & Co-Founder of Stone Soup Production Company. With a passion for sharing ideas, Jesse has spoken at TEDx conferences. Jesse started their career as the CEO & Founder of The BECC Consulting Group Ltd., where they provided consulting and coaching services to organizations across Asia.

Jesse Arlen Smith completed an AI Ethics and Society Course at the University of Cambridge. They also took the Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Additionally, Jesse's education history includes attending Royal Roads University.