John "AI Johnny" Chmela
World-Class AI Expert | Author | Educator | Speaker
Seasoned AI pioneer with 30+ years in computing and cutting-edge expertise in Applied AI. Founder of Airhead Institute, delivering daily live AI training to thousands. Author of two seminal AI books: #BotLivesMatter (humanoid rights) and AI: Code of Ethics (pre-deployment ethics training).
Why the Tandem Format Works
Inspiring life stories + John's AI expertise = Unforgettable keynotes that deliver both emotional impact and actionable solutions
Partner Speaker: The Story
Extraordinary human journeys—wrongful incarceration, Cold War espionage, championship athletics, redemption arcs—that inspire and move audiences emotionally.
John: The AI Solution
Demonstrates how AI can amplify their message, solve similar challenges at scale, and provide audiences with practical tools they can implement immediately.
The Result: Maximum Impact
Audiences leave with inspiration from the human story AND actionable AI strategies they can use immediately. This dual approach creates lasting transformation—not just motivation that fades after the event.
Applied AI (AI-Jacking)
John's signature framework for reverse-engineering success and re-engineering it with AI
The 3-Step Process
Deconstruct
Identify any successful person, project, or company to analyze—from Tony Robbins to Warren Buffett to Jerry Seinfeld.
Reverse Engineer
Break down the blueprint to understand how it was built from scratch—the exact steps, strategies, and systems.
Re-Engineer with AI
Rebuild the blueprint using AI to make it better, faster, and cheaper—accessible to anyone with the right prompts.
60+ Articles
Published Applied AI blueprints on LinkedIn with viral reach
Daily Training
Live AI classes at noon EST through Airhead Institute
Proven Results
Transformed non-tech users into AI power users
Credentials & Expertise
Founder, Airhead Institute (2022–Present)
Launched AI education platform from zero: Daily live sessions + K-12 programs teaching prompt engineering, ethics, and Applied AI workflows. Focus on ethics-first training and practical ROI measurement.
Visit Airhead InstitutePublished Author
#BotLivesMatter (2025)
Pioneering the humanoid rights debate amid the 2026 AI surge—addressing ethical questions about AI consciousness and protections.
AI: Code of Ethics (2025)
Framework for ethical AI training before capability rollout—ensuring responsible deployment at every stage.
National Spokesperson Experience
Windows 98 Launch (1997) — Spokesperson alongside Bill Gates for Microsoft's Windows 98 launch, honing tech adoption evangelism skills now applied to AI literacy.
World Ability Federation (1997-2007) — Organized high-profile events including White House initiatives, bridging technology to human impact.
Education & Certifications
- B.A., Computer Science & Mathematics — Lewis University (Dean's List, GPA 3.74/4.0)
- Tony Robbins Mastery University — Graduate & Staff
- Master NLP Practitioner — Neuro-Linguistic Programming