Three years ago, this started with a simple idea: if AI is going to reshape the world, we need a human layer to shape it with intention. That idea became The AI Collective. You build toward a moment like this – where the mission is clear, the foundation is strong, and the right leader is ready. I couldn’t be more confident in AJ Green to carry this forward! We’re still just 1% of the way there, and the most important work is still ahead. I’m not going anywhere – just leaning into the next phase of building. More details soon! 👷
I just became Executive Director of the world's largest nonprofit AI community. Let me take you back to when I joined The AI Collective: → 10 chapters → 10k members → One mission: be the human layer of AI Today: → 200+ chapters → 200k+ members → 50+ countries → 100+ partners including Anthropic, OpenAI, Cognition, AWS + many more → Still the same mission: be the human layer of AI The truth of the matter: The mission is more urgent than it's ever been... Here's my fear - and it's coming true in real time: 1% of the population is about to control a technology that affects 99% of the world. We are racing toward that outcome every single day... and rather than sit on the sidelines, I wanted to get involved and understand what it means to be a human in this AI era. For those that don't know, I actually volunteered 40+ hours a week on this before it was my job. My wife thought I was losing it. I didn't care - because I KNEW community would become the social infrastructure of the AI era. Fast forward to now, and the world needs us more than ever. None of this happens without the support of many great people: Chappy Asel, Catherine McMillan, Noah Frank, Abraham Micael, Stephen Campbell, Pierce Kelaita, Markiesha Patrice, Matt Huang - and many others who became lifelong friends along the way. We're building the social infrastructure for the AI era. If that moves you - come build with us.
Go AJ!!!
Thank you for all the trust and support Chappy, truly the mission of a lifetime!