Ben Gold

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AI Consultant and Public Speaker at Ben Gold AI

McKinney, Texas, United States

Overview

Ben Gold is an AI strategist and keynote speaker with over 20 years of technology experience. He guides companies into the AI era through customized adoption strategies and engaging presentations, having delivered over 75 workshops focused on tangible results. People who have worked with him often describe him as passionate, curious, and an amazing problem-solver.

Outside of his technology career, Ben has a unique history as a competitive gamer. His passion for video games led to him becoming a world-record holder and a founding member of the first U. S. National Video Game Team. He lives in McKinney, Texas, with his wife and children.

Unique fact: Ben is recognized by Guinness World Records as the first-ever video game world champion, an honor he earned in 1983.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Calm

Long-Term Thinker

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Corporate AI Strategy
He advises organizations on creating strategic roadmaps for AI adoption, focusing on security, ethics, and upskilling non-technical professionals.
Practical AI Workshops
Delivers hands-on, customized training for corporate teams, focusing on using AI with their specific tools, data, and workflows for real-world results.
AI for Career Growth
Authored a book and hosts webinars on how professionals can leverage generative AI to find jobs, enhance their skills, and stay relevant in the evolving market.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
AI Consultant and Public Speaker at Ben Gold AI
5-2023 - 11-2023
CEO and Founder at JobCo.ai
11-2018 - 2-2023
Senior Sales Engineer at Invoca
6-2015 - 11-2018
Senior Solution Engineer at Avetta
1-2014 - 6-2015
Pre-Sales Engineer at Findly

Education

1990 - 1992
M.A from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
1986 - 1989
B.A from American University

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Exp : 33 Location : McKinney, Texas, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : AI Consultant and Public Speaker at Ben Gold AI
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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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