Human Agency

I’ve started a new fully remote role this week as Director of Talent at Human Agency. I appreciated the time over the holidays to reflect on where I wanted to land next (and to play some golf). Once I learned about this position at Human Agency and spoke with the leaders, I was instantly drawn in. We hire problem-solvers, driven by purpose, who are committed to expanding people’s ability to exercise agency in their work and lives. I’m glad to be here and look forward to making an impact. More to come regarding current openings, so if you or folks in your network are looking for something new and exciting, feel free to reach out.

This week our Clayco AI team hosted our first-ever “AI + Pizza,” live from the RBB office in St. Louis and streamed to teams across Clayco. The turnout was fantastic: 100+ on site and 130+ remote. The energy in every room was contagious. We built the day to be hands-on: a friendly hackathon, breakouts for every skill level, live demos, prizes, and user-led discussions. The best part wasn���t the pizza, it was watching teammates teach teammates. In several rooms the audience ranked what they wanted to learn, and we worked through the list together. That simple move made the conversations sharper and the examples immediately relevant. Breakouts turned into open laptops, quick screen-shares, and real problems solved in real time. One attendee told us, “This was the first time I really understood how to apply AI in my role. I’m already using what I learned.” Another called it “intimate, stress-free, and incredibly practical.” Huge thanks to our partners in Clayco IT and Human Agency and to the volunteers who planned, facilitated, and taught: Zac Cogley, Brendan Lind, Michael Menne, Peter Heglund-Lohman, Brendan Langen, Lori Roethler, Jesse Sanders, and Jesse Hodges, among many others. Congrats to William Dunaway for taking first place in the in-person category of the hackathon. We’re excited to keep the momentum going with more learning, more sharing, more impact.

Our global hackathon series is live. Hack 01 has $10k in prizes. If you're building next-gen AI—small, fast, and built for on-device deployment—this is for you. - Build with LFM2 models: low-latency, CPU-ready - Deploy with LEAP, an edge-native platform - Run real-world challenges (on-device, embedded, automotive) - Compete, learn, ship. This isn't another cloud-first chatbot contest. It's about practical AI that runs anywhere—without the overhead. Start building today: hackathons.liquid.ai 

Today, we release LEAP, our new developer platform for building with on-device AI — and Apollo, a lightweight iOS application for vibe checking small language models directly on your phone. With LEAP and Apollo, AI isn’t tied to the cloud anymore. Run it locally when you want, for speed, privacy, and reliability, using LEAP’s end-to-end toolkit for on-device AI. LEAP is a developer-first platform for AI on the edge that is proudly OS- and model-agnostic. With initial support for both Android and iOS, it enables developers to deploy small language models (SLMs) directly in their mobile apps with just a few lines of code. LEAP radically simplifies what once required deep expertise, complex tooling, and heavy infrastructure. USE LEAP IN 3 STEPS: STEP 1: Add LEAPSDK to your project on iOS and Android STEP 2: Select a model. Browse LEAP model library and download the best model bundle for your application. STEP 3: All done! Call your local LEAP model the same way you would a cloud LLM. LEAP Core Features: → Run local models with the same simplicity as calling a cloud API. → Cross-platform Edge SDKs available for Android and iOS. → Lightweight model library featuring SLMs like LFM2, with more on the way. → Optimized model sizes as small as 300mb — built for mobile and edge. → Runs smoothly on devices with 4GB+ RAM. → Designed for efficiency — minimal battery use, maximum speed. Try it today at →  https://leap.liquid.ai/ Apollo Today, we also release Apollo, an iOS native app for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, to test truly private, fast AI in your hand. Earlier this year, we acquired the Original Apollo App and joined forces with the amazing Aaron Ng to democratize access to private and local AI to everyone. Now, Apollo has native support for all LEAP models to enhance not only the Apollo user experience, but the LEAP developer experience as well. This reimagined app allows users to interact with the entire LEAP model library – including Liquid’s new generation of LFM2 models – in a fully offline, privacy-preserving interface. Whether you’re a developer looking to vibe-check model tone and test efficiency live in your hand, or a user exploring the potential of private AI, Apollo gives you a low-latency, cloud-free playground in your pocket with no barrier to entry. How to Get Started: Read the full release → https://lnkd.in/e6kNpACm Start vibe checking models and using private AI today → https://lnkd.in/eKQTjGij Begin building and deploying AI solutions to the edge with LEAP → https://leap.liquid.ai/ Be part of our Developer Community, where we host Office Hours, run competitions, and share updates → https://lnkd.in/eAwc3TiA

We can’t talk about the future of AI without talking about the future of education. CSforALL’s “Unlocking Potential” open letter makes a powerful case: every student deserves access to high-quality computer science education. This isn’t just about coding — it’s about agency. As AI becomes more embedded in our lives, the divide between those who can shape it and those who can’t will only grow. Limiting access to technical proficiency means limiting participation in our economy, democracy, and future. Computer science for all isn’t optional — it’s foundational. Let’s invest in education. Let’s unlock potential. #CSforALL #AI #DigitalLiteracy #TechEquity #STEM #EdTech #AIForGood #Upskilling #FutureOfWork https://lnkd.in/gxh5zrxp