Kieran N. Blanks, MBA in

Kieran N. Blanks, MBA

Go-getter · DISC type d
Founder & CEO at The Blankslate Group
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Kieran is an expert in growth and innovation, specializing in building high-impact technology ecosystems. As the Founder & CEO of The Blankslate Group and CPO at OHUB, he focuses on inclusive innovation and workforce development. He holds an MBA from the University of Rochester and is an Aspen Institute Fellow.

He is deeply committed to creating equitable opportunities, frequently engaging with policymakers and community leaders to drive systemic change. His work centers on building inclusive systems that bridge capability gaps and prepare individuals for an AI-driven world, reflecting a passion for social and economic progress.

Unique fact: Kieran spearheaded a multimillion-dollar state investment to accelerate technology and AI-focused workforce development in Missouri.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Kieran shows up

Challenger
Decisive
Self-Confident

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Kieran cares about

Equitable Workforce
His career is dedicated to building inclusive tech talent pipelines, notably through his work at Cortex Innovation District and OHUB.
Inclusive Innovation
As Chief Product Officer at OHUB, he leads the vision and strategy for platforms focused on advancing inclusive innovation and economic opportunity.
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Career

Work history

9-2015
Founder & CEO
The Blankslate Group
1-2025
Chief Product Officer, Head of New Ventures
OHUB
1-2025
Strategic Partnerships Advisor
Smart City Expo USA
10-2024
Education and Career Mobility Fellow
The Aspen Institute
5-2024
Official Forbes NonProfit Council Member, Industry Thought Leader
Forbes Nonprofit Council
In the press

Media appearances

Kieran Blanks | Founder & CEO - The Blankslate Group (Forbes Councils Profile). Featured in Forbes Councils
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Morehouse College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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