Applied AI Speakers — Feature Profile
Jack Barsky
From KGB Spy to $30B Enterprise C-Suite Executive
“I lived a double life for the KGB. Now I teach leaders how to see through deception — and AI is the ultimate intelligence tool.”
— Jack Barsky, Former KGB Spy & C-Suite Executive
01 — The Human Story
From the KGB
to the C-Suite
Jack Barsky lived a double life as a KGB spy in America during the Cold War before defecting and rising to the C-Suite of a $30 billion energy enterprise. He is the ultimate authority on human behavior, insider threats, and power dynamics.
Jack teaches CEOs and executives how to spot influence tactics, manage up effectively, and avoid manipulation — even when their team has the company's best interest at heart. His keynotes offer an unforgettable journey from Cold War espionage to corporate leadership.
“The most dangerous intelligence is the kind you don't know you're missing.”
Business Intelligence
02 — The AI Application
Influence, Decoded
by Machine Intelligence
John Chmela reveals how AI is transforming influence, persuasion, and business intelligence — the modern, ethical version of espionage. Learn how organizations can use AI-powered tools for sentiment analysis, communication optimization, negotiation strategy, and competitive positioning.
This partnership bridges human intelligence with artificial intelligence to create unstoppable influence — giving executives the same analytical edge that intelligence agencies have used for decades.
Key Topics
- 01AI-powered influence and persuasion analysis
- 02Detecting manipulation patterns using machine learning
- 03AI coaching for high-stakes negotiations and conversations
- 04Competitive intelligence and strategic decision-making with AI
- 05Sentiment analysis and communication optimization
03 — Ideal For
Who Should
Book This Talk
C-Suite executive forums, business conferences, corporate strategy sessions, MBA programs, consulting firms, technology leadership events, sales and negotiation training
C-Suite Forums
Executive leadership events
Strategy Teams
Corporate strategy sessions
MBA Programs
Business schools & consulting
Sales & Negotiation
High-stakes deal training
04 — The Tandem Partnership
Two Voices.
One Unforgettable Keynote.
Jack Barsky
From KGB Spy to $30B Enterprise C-Suite Executive
John Chmela
Certified AI Strategist & Applied AI Expert
John brings certified, battle-tested AI expertise to every engagement — no hype, no jargon. Just actionable intelligence on AI Ethics, governance, and the practical tools reshaping every industry.
AI Ethics • AI-Jacking Methodology • Governance