About Graymatter
Graymatter delivers hands-on AI, actionable strategy, and self-leadership principles to help you innovate your career and business.
James Gray
Hi, I’m James Gray, an AI entrepreneur, seasoned tech executive, and educator. I help organizations accelerate innovation by crafting business-aligned AI strategy and driving the adoption of cutting-edge AI technology.
Driving adoption and value creation from AI requires more than tools, it requires self-leadership to evolve our identity and habits. I love researching and sharing ideas at this intersection of technology and human capability.
My 30+ years in tech, including 10 years at Microsoft, is a fusion of data, AI, and product management. I have a love and passion for learning, and connecting with curious people all over the world. I honor this as data and AI strategy instructor at the Berkeley Haas Executive Education program. My style is a fusion of business and technology that is influenced by my education where I earned an MBA from Berkeley Haas, and Master of Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley. I also teach the cohort course “Hands-on AI for Leaders” hosted by Maven.com.
What You’ll Get
Hands-on AI: Practical, easy-to-follow guidance to learn, use, and master AI tools and techniques for productivity, creativity, and decision-making.
Actionable Strategy: Proven frameworks, case studies, and tactics to accelerate growth, innovate your work, and outpace the competition.
Self-Leadership Principles: Mindset shifts, habits, and performance practices to unlock your potential and lead with clarity and conviction.
Why Graymatter Exists
The pace of change in AI and business has never been faster. The winners will be those who combine technical fluency, strategic thinking, and self-mastery. Graymatter gives you the insights, tools, and perspective to stay ahead of the curve. My goal is to synthesize and organize the AI noise into actionable strategies and how-tos for quickly adopting AI tools and techniques.
Who It’s For
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to:
Integrate AI into their daily workflow and business
Make better, faster strategic decisions.
Build a resilient, future-ready career.
Posting Schedule
You’ll receive one newsletter every week, plus occasional podcast episodes when breaking AI trends or big opportunities arise.
Paid Subscribers Get
Weekly Post + Full Access to Archive
Bi-weekly Hands-on AI How-To Videos and Playbook
Discounts on my Maven cohort courses
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