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> <div class="headshot-caption">David Truog</div>
# AI strategy analyst, advisor, and keynote speaker
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> My work draws on my experience as a Forrester analyst advising executives on AI, a cognitive science researcher studying neural networks, a software developer, and a science & technology filmmaker — fueled and sharpened by creative skepticism.
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> I share some of my independent research on AI and its implications here — and **advise** leaders, **speak** at events, **train** teams, and **author whitepapers and videos**.
## Testimonial excerpts
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> - [![[Brandon-Purcell.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=brandon-purcell)
> > “Personifies thought leadership.”
> - [![[Angelina-Gennis.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=angelina-gennis)
> > “Not just knowledgeable but exceptionally clear.”
> - [![[Yuri-Khidekel.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=yuri-khidekel)
> > “Transformed all our external communications.”
> - [![[Harley-Manning.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=harley-manning)
> > “Super-smart, rational, caring, wonderful to work with.”
> - [![[Maxie-Schmidt.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=maxie-schmidt)
> > “Challenged my thinking constructively.”
> - [![[John-Bratincevic.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=john-bratincevic)
> > “Intelligent, pragmatic, with artistic and intellectual flair.”
> - [![[Ian-Jacobs.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=ian-jacobs)
> > “His writing just sings and his analysis is incisive.”
> - [![[Gina-Bhawalkar.png]]](https://creativeskeptic.com/testimonials?testimonial=gina-bhawalkar)
> > “Patient, helpful, clear, and precise.”
## How I help clients
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> ### Standout keynotes
> “This event matters. We need a compelling speaker with inspiring vision — but grounded in substance, not stories of AI utopia or dystopia.”
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> ### Expert training
> “We don’t need just an introduction to AI. We need to sharpen how people reason about what AI can and can’t do — and where human judgment is crucial.”
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> ### Consequential whitepapers
> “Our whitepaper must influence decisions. It needs to earn that influence through clear explanation and rigorous reasoning.”
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> ### Compelling trailers
> “Time is scarce — a thought-provoking video done right will spark interest and lead people to our website and whitepaper.”
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> ### Advisory critique
> “Our pitch isn’t as strong as our product. The market doesn’t get it. Even our own people struggle to clearly explain what we do. We need an expert with fresh eyes.”
## Be a creative skeptic
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> I’m optimistic about AI’s potential — but to make the most of its potential and avoid its pitfalls, we need both [[Manifesto|skepticism and creativity]].
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> > **[[Services|Services →]]**
> > More about my work for clients
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> > [!link-to-testimonials]
> > **[[Testimonials|Testimonials →]]**
> > More feedback about me and my work
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> > [!link-to-contact]
> > **[[Contact|Contact →]]**
> > Send me a note via a form or LinkedIn