Build Your AI Dream Team: 11 Global Experts Shaping Strategy, Governance and Innovation

The organizations that will win in 2026 and beyond won’t rely on one AI expert. They’ll assemble an AI Dream Team. With a strategic brain trust by your side, you can skillfully blend technical fluency, economic insight, governance expertise and human-centered design in your organization.

At Stern Strategy Group, we represent many of the world’s most trusted AI thinkers. Together, they form a powerful advisory ecosystem for leaders navigating this transformation.

Here’s who belongs on your AI Dream Team:

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Azeem Azhar

A leading voice on exponential technologies, Azeem Azhar helps leaders understand how AI intersects with geopolitics, energy systems and economic power. His global lens equips executives to anticipate second- and third-order effects of AI adoption.

Dan Wang

An expert on technology competition and U.S.–China dynamics, Dan Wang provides sharp analysis on how AI innovation, industrial policy and global supply chains shape strategic advantage.

Iyad Rahwan

Director of the MIT Center for Humans and Machines, Iyad Rahwan explores how AI systems interact with social systems. His research helps organizations design AI that aligns with human values, institutional trust and ethical governance.

Rana el Kaliouby

AI entrepreneur and co-founder of Blue Tulip Ventures, Rana el Kaliouby champions human-centered AI and supports women AI founders. Her work ensures emotional intelligence and diversity are embedded into emerging technologies.

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Daniela Rus

MIT robotics pioneer and AI scientist Daniela Rus brings deep expertise in autonomous systems and applied AI. Her work translates cutting-edge research into real-world deployment across industries.

Ayanna Howard

A roboticist and dean of engineering at The Ohio State University, Ayanna Howard focuses on responsible AI, bias mitigation and inclusive innovation. She helps organizations design systems that expand opportunities, instead of reinforcing traditional inequity.

Tom Davenport

A pioneer in analytics and AI strategy, Tom Davenport advises companies on how to operationalize AI at scale. His practical frameworks turn experimentation into sustainable competitive advantage.

Andrew Lo

MIT finance professor Andrew Lo explores AI’s impact on markets, risk and financial systems. His insights are essential for investors and financial leaders evaluating AI-driven transformation.

Rumman Chowdhury

A responsible AI expert and founder of Humane Intelligence, Rumman Chowdhury works at the intersection of algorithmic accountability, governance and public trust.

Erik Brynjolfsson

Stanford professor and digital economy scholar Erik Brynjolfsson analyzes how AI reshapes productivity, labor markets and firm performance. His research reframes automation as augmentation when deployed wisely.

Andrew McAfee

MIT researcher and co-author of “The Geek Way,” Andrew McAfee examines how AI transforms business models, leadership and long-term economic growth.

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When new technology forces all organizations to change direction at the same time, a curated group of experts is the best way to gain an advantage over your competition. Stern Strategy Group connects you with renowned thought leaders whose insights, strategies and management frameworks help organizations fuel growth and disruptive innovation to better compete in a constantly changing world. Let us arrange for these esteemed experts to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting sessions, workshops and keynotes.

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