James Hutson, PhD, PhD

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Missouri AI Talent Pipeline Advisory Committee at Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD)

St Charles, Missouri, United States

Overview

James Hutson is a polymath and visionary leader at Lindenwood University, serving as the Department Head of Art History, AI, and Visual Culture. He leverages his dual PhDs in AI and Art History to pioneer the use of XR and AI in education. People often describe him as a dedicated and dependable educator who inspires students.

He is passionate about making education more equitable and engaging through technology. James believes in collaborative, inquisitive, and goal-oriented problem-solving. He actively supports his students research and is a prominent voice in discussions about the future of learning and work in the age of AI, advocating for a forward-looking approach to education.

Unique fact: James holds PhDs in two vastly different fields, Artificial Intelligence and Art History, and also has Masters degrees in Game Design and Leadership.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Upfront

ROI Conscious

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

AI in Education
Heads AI initiatives at Lindenwood University and researches AI's role in creating equitable and personalized learning experiences, viewing it as essential for future-proofing students.
XR for Learning
As 'Lead XR Disruptor, ' he established the XR and Gaming Lab to integrate immersive experiences across all university programs, ensuring equitable access to technology for all students.
Art & AI Intersection
His dual PhDs in Art History and AI inform his research on generative AI's impact on art, design, and visual communication, and he has published books on the topic.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Missouri AI Talent Pipeline Advisory Committee at Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD)
8-2025
Director of Youth AI Research and Education at Youth Horizons Learning
7-2025
AI Facilitator at Flatiron School
7-2025 - 9-2025
AI Workforce Strategist at Qualia AI Consulting
9-2024
Executive Advisory Network Member at ExecuteAI.Consulting

Education

2004 - 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
5-2023 - 12-2023
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Capitol Technology University

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And James

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