About Graymatter
Time is limited—so let’s accelerate. Graymatter delivers hands-on AI expertise, strategic frameworks, and self-leadership principles for executives, founders, and builders who refuse to get left behind.
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.
My superpower is being your time machine. I filter the noise, translate complexity into clarity, and help you learn AI faster—so you can accelerate toward what actually matters for your career and business.
Real AI value doesn’t come from tools alone. It requires self-mastery to evolve your identity, habits, and capabilities. I research and share insights at this intersection of technology and human potential.
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 3,000+ 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 drowning in AI noise and need filtered, actionable guidance.
You’re an executive, founder, builder, or professional who wants 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. But you don’t need to track everything—you need to know what matters for you.
Graymatter cuts through the noise to deliver actionable strategies, hands-on guidance, and the self-leadership principles to help you master the technology, master yourself, and 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.
Ready to accelerate? Subscribe below for weekly insights that cut through the noise.
Posting Schedule
One newsletter every week, plus occasional content when breaking AI trends emerge.
I also post daily notes with bite-sized how-tos that you can apply AI quickly.
Paid Subscribers Get
Weekly posts + full archive access
Weekly hands-on AI how-to posts with videos and playbooks
Discounts on Maven cohort courses
Direct access to me in our Slack community
35% discount on 1:1 AI coaching sessions
Work with Me - Accelerate Your AI Adoption
Need deeper support? Work with me directly:
1:1 AI coaching sessions: Get personalized help to accelerate AI implementation, overcome roadblocks, and create real business value.
Hands-on Agentic AI for Leaders course: My four-week cohort course on Maven.com is for people who want to accelerate AI expertise with live instruction, hands-on learning, and personalized coaching. Check out the syllabus and enroll at: https://handsonai.info.
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/
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