Jeremy Utley
Innovation Expert; Practical AI Specialist; Stanford Adjunct Professor; Host of "Beyond the Prompt: How to Use AI in Your Company;" Bestselling Author, Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters selected by the Next Big Idea Club "Must Read"
Jeremy Utley transforms how individuals and organizations unlock the combined power of human creativity and artificial intelligence. An Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s elite School of Engineering, where he’s earned multiple “favorite professor” distinctions, Jeremy is a Thinkers50 Top Ten Innovation Leader whose dynamic approach to teaching, research, and advisory work makes him a trusted guide for leaders navigating the AI era.
Jeremy’s bestselling book Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters has been translated into 10+ languages, earning acclaim as a foundational guide to innovation. His top 1% podcast Beyond the Prompt: How to Use AI in Your Company explores practical strategies for leveraging AI as a thought partner, empowering professionals to tackle complex challenges with confidence. Jeremy’s latest course, “AI for Work,” has already equipped thousands of professionals across 70+ countries to integrate generative AI into their daily workflows.
A self-described “recovering spreadsheet enthusiast,” Jeremy’s transformation from finance to design underscores his belief that creativity is a learnable skill—one that he now empowers leaders to cultivate through AI-enhanced innovation. CEOs and leadership teams regularly seek his counsel to drive innovation strategy and integrate AI, resulting in measurable business transformation. Over the past 15+ years, he has taught over a million students worldwide, helping organizations foster cultures of innovation and AI fluency.
Known for his sharp insights and approachable humor, Jeremy’s keynotes deliver transformative learning experiences, bridging cutting-edge research with actionable takeaways. His research and insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, *Harvard Business Review, NPR, The Financial Times, and numerous other prestigious publications.
Jeremy holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he graduated with distinction as an Arjay Miller Scholar (top 10%), and a BBA in Finance with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also a General Partner at Freespin Capital, bringing his expertise to early-stage technology investments.