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Meet the Author
The Dean of AI is a weekly briefing created by Alex Goryachev to explore how AI is rewriting the rules of education—and what leaders must do to stay ahead.
About Alex
Alex Goryachev is the WSJ bestselling author of Fearless Innovation and former Managing Director of Cisco’s Innovation Centers. He has partnered with universities and community colleges across the U.S., UK, Japan, Singapore, France, Spain, Italy, China, Canada, Australia, and South Korea to launch innovation centers, drive future‑of‑work initiatives, and help redefine education—whether through AI, digital transformation, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
A veteran Silicon Valley leader, Alex has spent the last 15 years focused on machine learning, AI, and driving practical innovation across industries. He brings real‑world expertise from executive roles at Dell, Cisco, and Amgen, and helped shape global Innovation Management Standards through his work with the International Standards Organization (ISO).
He’s also a frequent contributor to Forbes, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. Described by Forbes as “one of the world’s top experts on innovation,” Alex speaks regularly on AI and the future of education and work.