GLEW

As Chief AI Strategist and Founder of GLEW, I transform how businesses leverage AI to achieve their most ambitious goals. My role involves crafting AI strategies and workflows that are seamlessly integrated into business culture, ensuring technology serves as a catalyst for innovation and long-term impact.

Our guiding principle:
➡️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟬% 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 – 𝟵𝟬% 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗢𝗜.

Our work centers around two key questions:
● How do we help clients leverage AI to create value through the five executive care-a-bouts: to boost revenue, improve operations, enhance customer and employee happiness, and reduce risk?
● How do we embed AI into the culture of your company to ensure its long-term success?

With over 20 years of experience in strategy, go-to-market, partnerships, analytics, and leadership, I guide companies through AI adoption, turning it into a transformative force that reshapes how businesses operate and grow.

Key Contributions:
- AI Strategy Development: Crafting and executing AI strategies that align with business goals.
- AI Workflow Innovation: Designing and implementing AI-driven workflows to enhance efficiency and strategic alignment.
- Process Discovery: Identifying opportunities to integrate AI within existing business processes.
- Use Case Pipeline Management: Prioritizing and managing high-impact AI use cases.
- Cultural Integration: Embedding AI into business culture for sustained success.
- Education and Training: Empowering teams with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage AI.
- Fractional Leadership: Providing strategic guidance on a flexible, as-needed basis.
- Public Speaking and Advisory: Sharing insights on AI trends and innovations with global audiences.

At GLEW, we prioritize people, culture, and long-term success, positioning our clients at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Chief AI Strategist & Founder

Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke

Advisory Board Member

Aible

(Expertise: Operations, Strategic Planning, Metrics, Business Development, Analyst relations, Market Presence, Startup)

Strategic Operations Leader: Led comprehensive organizational operations, merging sales, strategic partnerships, process improvements, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and strategic planning.

VP, Operations

Primer.ai

(Expertise: Strategy, Partnerships, Leadership, Contracts, Analyst Relations, Startup)

Channel/Partnerships Executive: Pioneered and co-led the Channel/Partnerships division at Primer Technologies, executing strategic partnerships and delivering substantial business impacts.

Head Of Partnerships

Citrix

(Expertise: Leadership, Change, Transformation, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Q2C, Governance, Consistency, Repeatability)

Strategic Transformation Lead for Partner Operations: Drove Citrix Channels' growth and structural enhancement by identifying and optimizing processes as the principal architect of transformation initiatives for the VP of Partner Operations.

Director, Process Improvement, WW Partner Org

Lewandog, Inc,

(Expertise: Leadership, Culture Transformation, Entrepreneurism, CoE’s, Consulting)

Strategic Transformation Leader: Spearheaded the evolution of corporate information cultures, harnessing the capabilities of Business Intelligence and Analytics platforms to drive organizational performance. Championed Centers of Excellence (CoE) frameworks, exerted executive influence, and devised extensive training initiatives to embed robust governance and change management protocols. These strategic interventions yielded enhanced operational efficiencies, significant cost reductions, and elevated customer satisfaction levels.

President and CEO

Icimo, llc

(Expertise: Business Development, Branding, Scale, Consulting)

Technology Implementation Strategist: Developed and instituted robust methodologies, steering clients through the full spectrum of adopting and scaling innovative technologies.

Chief Solutions Officer

Cisco Systems, Inc.

(Expertise: Strategic Planning, Sales, Collaboration, Transformation, Relationships, Evangelism, Innovation, Community)

Global Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics Strategy Executive: Integral member of the Global BI leadership team, dedicated to advancing BI and analytics throughout the organization. Specialized in the global creation and management of BI and analytics services, crafting strategic direction, uncovering insights, formulating impactful questions, and enhancing performance.

Sr. Manager, Finance and Analytics Transformation Office, Global Operations

(Expertise: Execution, Innovation, Value, Revenue, Training, Enablement, Product Design, Product Management)

Business Intelligence and Analytics Transformation Leader: Transitioned from a traditional "report factory" to a self-service model by deeply understanding internal client needs, advocating for uniform taxonomy, governance, data quality, and access. Led the adoption of cutting-edge technology, notably introducing Tableau, and expanded its implementation to become the largest globally.

Global Lead, Channel BI and Analytics

(Expertise: Projects, Programs, SDLC, Agile, Consultation, Planning, Enablement, Training)

Global Program Leader for Strategic GTM Initiatives: Led worldwide program management for the Regional Planning and Partner Planning initiatives, covering processes, tools, systems, and consulting strategies to reduce channel conflict, improve forecast precision, and guarantee seamless partner integration with sales strategies.

Global Program Manager - Channel Operations

(Expertise: Alliances, Sales, Training, Enablement)

Partnership Growth Strategist: Amplified strategic alliances and championed partner enablement, significantly widening the partner network. Established critical relationships to intensify brand loyalty and expand market presence.

Channel Manager

Tableau

Customer Advisory Board - Founding Member

Ingram Micro

(Expertise: Relationship Management, Sales, Creativity, Innovation)

VAR Client Portfolio Manager: Strategically developed and cultivated a portfolio of VAR clients, encompassing numerous top-10 vendor leaders. Established comprehensive vendor supply chains and reverse logistics systems, building powerful relationships that ensured preferred vendor and distributor alliances.

Account Executive

AI Strategist | International Speaker | Coach/Mentor | Board Advisor | Startup Advisor | Fractional CxO

What if I told you that AI's true power lies not in its code but in the culture it creates? At GLEW, we turn that 'what if' into 'what's next.'

The world is fixated on technology while we focus on the people behind it. Where others obsess over the latest algorithms, we believe that AI’s real potential isn’t just in the lines of code—it’s in the mindset and culture of the teams that use it. At GLEW, we transform AI from a buzzword into a cornerstone of your business success, ensuring that technology is not just adopted but embraced and deeply embedded into your company’s DNA.

After more than 20 years in strategy, analytics, operations, and partnerships, I’ve witnessed countless technology initiatives falter—not because the tech was flawed, but because the people weren’t prepared. That’s why I founded GLEW. Our mission is to change the narrative, bridging the gap between AI’s potential and its real-world impact. We don’t just implement AI; we make it an integral part of your business, ensuring that your organization doesn’t just survive the AI revolution but leads it.

Our services span AI strategy, use case pipeline management, education, fractional leadership, and public speaking. But what we really offer is transformation—turning AI from a tool into a competitive advantage, deeply rooted in your business culture and strategy. We start by identifying where AI and GenAI can make the most significant impact on your organization. Then, we craft strategies that align with your business objectives, embedding AI into your culture, guiding your team through adoption, and ensuring that these changes are not just effective but lasting.

Whether you’re scaling up or starting out, our expertise ensures you’re not just adopting AI—you’re setting the standard for its use in your industry.

Let’s not just talk about the future—let’s build it together. If you’re ready to lead, not follow, in the AI revolution, I’d love to connect and explore how GLEW, can help you get there.

Outside of work, I’m an aspiring musician, a home chef, and a dedicated meditator. These passions fuel my creativity and keep me grounded in everything I do.

Reach out
- Calendly - https://lnkd.in/g2sKVX9N
- WhatsApp - https://wa.me/19199491871
- Email - lewandog@gmail.com

Gregory Lewandowski

DOWN Dating & Social Apps

President, Founder, Owner

MakeLoveNotPorn Academy

Investor

PEF Community

Member: Post-Exit Founders

Snowball: Make an Impact for Human Rights & Freedoms

Co-Founder & Volunteer

Colin Hodge: The Global Growth Expert

Partnering with startups on strategies & tactics for marketing & product growth

Advisor, Consultant, Investor

SOSV MOX (Mobile Only Accelerator)

Mentor

True Digital Group

Mentor-in-Residence at Startup Camp Accelerator

M17 Entertainment

Chief Growth Officer

CEO of 17Live USA

VP of Growth & Marketing

Paktor

As part of Paktor's Management team, I'm leading the high-growth division of Paktor, including incubated projects and acquisitions. Leaning on my expertise in organic growth / growth-hacking, we're building strong, sustainable social apps for Paktor and Paktor Labs.

VP of Paktor Labs / Head of Growth @ Paktor

CEO & Founder

17+ years in the industry and 100M+ users across the businesses I’ve worked with.

But that’s not my story.

Those are the results of years of learning, but my story is way more complicated.

My story is one of perseverance, honesty, and adaptation.
I’ve scaled startups organically to a 9-figure user base in a short time.

I believe marketing is not vague; it’s an honest conversation.
And how you “hack” growth is through understanding user psychology.
That leads to disruptive marketing and successful products.
That’s what I love to do.

Here’s a quick rundown of my journey into marketing & product growth:

Remember a dating app that blew up with a crazy name?
Bang with Friends!

I co-founded it and organically grew it to over 6M+ users before selling it.
(Trust me, I could fill a book with the wild stories from starting that app)

I’ve served on the board of a Silicon Valley social media company,
pulling in $200M+ in annual revenue, advising their marketing & product strategies.

As Chief Growth Officer, I led data-driven growth initiatives for 17Live,
Asia’s top live-streaming app, and launched its U.S. platform as LiveAF’s CEO.

Then, I bought back my dating app, now named DOWN, raised it from the dead, and grew it to the top 5 in the U.S.

I’m all about sharing my lessons and growing - both myself and others.
Whether it’s through writing, speaking at events, or working with startups,
I love passing on insights and learning from the amazing people I meet.

When I’m not working, you can usually find me exploring new cultures
and practicing new languages. I believe every conversation has the potential to spark something big.

If you’re into entrepreneurship, disruptive marketing, or growth hacking and want to connect, hit me up.
Let’s create something awesome together.

Colin Hodge

A few years ago, behavioral economist Richard Thaler told a story that stuck with me.

A friend of his had bought a ticket to a show, only to face a snowstorm the night of the event. 

When asked if he still planned to go, the friend said yes, because he’d already paid for the ticket.

If it were free, he would’ve stayed home.

That’s the Sunk Cost Effect in action: once we’ve invested time, money, or energy into something, we feel a strong need to justify that investment. 
We show up. 
We commit. 
We finish what we started.

It’s why people who pay even a small amount for a course are more likely to complete it than those who got it for free.
And it’s why free users often drift away while paying customers keep coming back.

In our products, events, or communities, “free” can look generous, but it often strips away commitment.

Charging a modest price isn’t just about revenue.
It’s about creating investment.

When someone puts something in, they’re far more likely to get something out.

So next time you consider giving something away for free, ask yourself:
Are you really helping more people, or just making it easier for them to walk away?

I Help Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders Boost Growth: 100M+ Users | Founder @ DOWN (15M+ Users) | Creator of The Outrageous Growth Method | Follow me for Growth Marketing Insights

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