Companies that crack cultural adoption in 2026 will be unreachable by 2027.
The rest will still be running pilots and debating in AI committee meetings.
Santi is a 3x-exited founder and CEO who now leads AI cultural transformations for mid-market companies. As Fractional Chief AI Officer for organizations like Audiochuck (creators of Crime Junkie), Indiana Farmers Insurance, Prime Hospitality Group and others, he's driven AI adoption from 10-15% hidden usage to 90%+ active, skilled usage.
Unlike consultants who theorize, Santi has spent 14 years in the trenches building and scaling companies - including Emplify, the employee engagement platform (acquired by 15Five in 2021). He brings 40,000+ hours of real-world CEO experience to every engagement and has trained thousands of executives on AI.
He's also an Amazon best-selling author, Inc. 30 Under 30 honoree, and was recognized by the White House as a "Champion of Change."