About Graymatter
Master AI. Master yourself. Build what matters.
Time is limited—so let’s accelerate. Graymatter delivers hands-on AI expertise, strategic frameworks, and self-leadership principles for ambitious people ready to learn fast and build the future.
James Gray
Hi, I’m James Gray—Founder of JamesGray.AI, AI entrepreneur, tech executive, and educator. I help organizations accelerate innovation through business-aligned AI strategy and adoption.
Time is precious. It’s limited. It will end someday. In the meantime, the world is moving faster than ever—and the AI landscape is noisy and overwhelming.
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 your true potential.
Real value from AI 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 30+ years in tech, including 10 years at Microsoft, fuses data, AI, and product management. I’m a Data and AI Strategy instructor at Berkeley Haas Executive Education and teach “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/
What You’ll Get
Master AI: Practical, hands-on guidance to learn, use, and build with AI tools—from productivity to automating processes with agentic workflows.
Master Yourself: Mindset shifts, habits, and self-leadership practices to unlock your potential and perform at your best.
Build What Matters: Strategic frameworks, case studies, and tactics to create real value in your career and business.
Why Graymatter Exists
The pace of AI change has never been faster. The winners will be those who master the technology, master themselves, and build things that matter.
Graymatter cuts through the noise to deliver actionable strategies and how-tos for adopting AI with intention.
Who It’s For
Ambitious leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, builders, and lifelong learners who want to:
Integrate AI into their workflow and business
Make faster, better decisions with AI
Build a resilient, future-ready career
Master themselves while mastering new technology
Whether you’re an executive, individual contributor, founder, or exploring a career shift—if you’re curious and ready to do the work, this is for you.
Signals This is For You:
✅ You’re drowning in AI noise and need filtered, actionable guidance
✅ You want to learn deeply, not just skim the surface
✅ You value direct access to an expert when you need help
✅ You can’t commit to intensive cohorts
✅ You learn by doing - hands-on
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
20% discount on 1:1 AI coaching sessions (full-year subscribers)
Work with Me - Get Unblocked, Move Faster
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. Annual members get 20% off 1:1 sessions. Book an on-demand session at: https://jamesgray.ai/on-demand/
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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