About Graymatter

Time is limited—so let’s accelerate. Graymatter is for builders drowning in AI noise who need a trusted guide. I simplify what’s possible and show you how—plus the self-leadership that accelerates your inner transformation.

James Gray

Hi, I’m James Gray—Founder of JamesGray.AI, AI entrepreneur, tech executive, and educator.

Here’s the reality: AI is moving faster than most people can keep up. The landscape is noisy, overwhelming, and full of hype. Time is precious, and you can’t afford to waste it on what doesn’t matter.

That’s why I became a trusted guide for builders. I filter the noise, simplify what’s possible, and show you exactly how to do it—so you can accelerate toward what actually matters for your career and business.

But here’s what most miss: real AI value doesn’t come from tools alone. It requires self-leadership to evolve your identity, habits, and capabilities. I teach at this intersection of technology and inner transformation.

My credentials: 30+ years in tech (including 10 years at Microsoft), Data and AI Strategy instructor at Berkeley Haas Executive Education, and creator of “Hands-on Agentic AI for Leaders” on Maven.com—where I’ve trained 6,000+ professionals. I hold an MBA and a Master of Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgray/

Who It’s For

You’re a builder drowning in AI noise who needs a trusted guide.

You want to:

Integrate AI into your workflow and business
Make faster, better decisions with AI
Build a resilient, future-ready career
Master yourself while mastering new technology

You value learning deeply (not just skimming), want direct access to expertise when you need it, and learn best by doing—hands-on.

If you’re curious and ready to do the work, this is for you.

Why Graymatter Exists

AI is evolving faster than anyone can keep up. You don’t need to track everything—you need a trusted guide who simplifies what matters for you.

Graymatter delivers hands-on AI guidance and the self-leadership that accelerates your inner transformation. Master the technology. Master yourself. Build what matters.

What You’ll Get

Master AI: Step-by-step guidance to learn, use, and build with AI tools—from daily productivity to automating processes with agentic workflows.

Master Yourself: Mindset shifts, habits, and self-leadership practices to unlock your potential and lead through rapid change.

Build What Matters: Strategic frameworks, case studies, and tactics to create measurable value in your career and business.

Posting Schedule

One newsletter every week, plus occasional content when breaking AI trends emerge.

I also post daily notes with bite-sized how-tos so you can apply AI quickly.

Paid Subscribers Get

Accelerate faster with paid:

Weekly hands-on AI tutorials with videos and playbooks
Full archive access to all posts
Direct access to me in the Graymatter Lab Slack community
Discounts on Maven cohort courses
35% discount on 1:1 AI coaching sessions

Work with Me — Accelerate Your AI Adoption

Ready to accelerate faster? Work with me directly:

For Individuals

Micro-consulting sessions: Get unstuck in minutes. Book a focused 1-on-1 video call (15–60 min) for rapid, expert answers to your most pressing AI questions—no long-term commitment required. Book a session at: https://jamesgray.ai/micro-consulting
Hands-on Agentic AI for Leaders course: My four-week cohort course on Maven.com is for builders who want to accelerate AI expertise with live instruction, hands-on learning, and personalized coaching. Enroll at: https://maven.com/james-gray/hands-on-ai-for-leaders
Claude and Claude Code for Builders: Go from Claude user to Claude builder in 5 weeks. Build production-ready Skills, autonomous workflows, browser automations, and ship a web app prototype using agentic coding—no engineering required. Intimate cohorts, 1:1 coaching, and lifetime access. Enroll at: https://maven.com/james-gray/claude
Coaching for Tech Professionals and Leaders: Accelerate personal growth and impact with personalized coaching to help you deliver on your most important goals. Activate a coaching subscription at: https://jamesgray.ai/coaching/

For Companies:

Corporate AI Training: Transform your team with hands-on AI skills. Custom workshops for executives, builders, and cross-functional teams—covering OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft platforms. From strategy to implementation, equip your organization for the AI era. Request a training consultation at: https://jamesgray.ai/corporate-ai-training

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Master AI. Master yourself. Build what matters. For builders drowning in AI noise who need a trusted guide. I simplify what's possible and show you how—plus the self-leadership that accelerates your inner transformation.