Prepare for AI Acceleration
The exponential age has begun.
Time to embrace the future.
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Next CoLabs brings together a global company of AI experts to educate, elevate and embed AI across all levels of business and industry. This collaboration enables our clients to rapidly learn new skills and tools, in collaboration with AI, in a new third space we call a CoLab. A CoLab isn't a service; it's a practice, including AI as a new thought partner by your side, a polymath that literally has access to most of human knowledge.
Next CoLabs leverages the triad of Mindset, Skillset, and Toolset, augmented by AI, to navigate the complexities of an exponentially changing world. The ultimate goal is to consciously shape a future that not only embraces AI disruption but also prioritizes the well-being of humanity and the planet.
Charlene Li, Strategic Advisor
Gary Bolles, Co-Founder
Charlene, a NYT best-selling author, transformational leadership expert, and Harvard MBA has partnered with Next CoLabs to implement her 90-day AI Strategy Roadmap.
Her approach focuses on maximizing human potential and leveraging AI as a pivotal opportunity for organizations.
Charlene has authored six books, including “The Disruption Mindset,” and her upcoming seventh book, “Threats, Bets, and No Regrets:How to Create a Winning Generative AI Strategy,” is due for release in early 2024. This book offers organizations a practical guide to becoming AI-powered.
As Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University and a partner at Charette, LLC, Gary is a globally recognized expert on the future of work, advising C-suite leaders, education advocates, and global nonprofits. Co-founder of eParachute.com, inspired by What Color Is Your Parachute?, he also serves as a guest lecturer for organizations like Gartner and school systems worldwide, including Isha Vidhya in India.
Gary’s book, The Next Rules of Work: The Mindset, Skillset, and Toolset to Lead Through Uncertainty, forms the foundation of Next CoLabs’ approach, guiding organizations through transformative change.
Michael Morrissey
Principals & Strategic Advisors
Charlene Li, Strategic Advisor
Charlene, a NYT best-selling author, transformational leadership expert, and Harvard MBA has partnered with Next CoLabs to implement her 90-day AI Strategy Roadmap.
Her approach focuses on maximizing human potential and leveraging AI as a pivotal opportunity for organizations.
Charlene has authored six books, including “The Disruption Mindset,” and her upcoming seventh book, “Threats, Bets, and No Regrets:How to Create a Winning Generative AI Strategy,” is due for release in early 2024. This book offers organizations a practical guide to becoming AI-powered.
Frequently cited by major media outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, Charlene has also appeared on programs such as 60 Minutes and CNN. A renowned public speaker, she has spoken at the World Business Forum and SXSW.
Roy Vella, CEO
As the CEO of Next CoLabs, Roy is a tech executive with proven problem-solving skills leading global teams to deliver high growth, mission-critical solutions. Leveraging the power of AI through CoLabs, Roy has a passion for scaling enterprises at the convergence of digital and physical activities.
Known as a engaging storyteller and public speaker, Roy creates and amplifies the go-to-market efforts of impactful companies. He creates possibilities through people, products and partnerships, cultivating ideas into businesses and individuals into teams.
Prior to offering his services at-large as a Board director and senior advisor, Roy created and led teams at global corporate leaders such as RBS Group and PayPal in the US and Europe. He has co-founded and worked in startups, dabbled in VC and angel investing and earned his law and business degrees from Stanford University.
NYT Best Selling Author & Speaker Charlene is a Transformational Leadership and Strategy Expert.
Catalyzing Transformation to maximize human potential, and she is now focused on AI as a huge unlock moment for individuals and organizations that can't be ignored.”
Charlene has 6 Books, including “The Disruption Mindset” and her 7th “Threats, Bets, and No Regrets: How to Create a Winning Generative AI Strategy,” slated for release in early 2024.
The book provides a practical 90-day AI Strategy Roadmap for Organizations to transform into AI-powered organizations.
Charlene is frequently quoted by leading media channels such as The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, and The Associated Press.
She has appeared on 60 Minutes, The McNeil NewsHour, ABC News, CNN, and CNBC. She is a much sought-after public speaker and has keynoted top conferences such as the World Business Forum, World Economic Forum, American Society of Association Executives, SXSW, and Web 2.0. A graduate of Harvard Business School with a magna cum laude degree from Harvard College, she currently lives in San Francisco.
Directors
Wave Wyld
Director Operations
Brooks Wood
AI Product Development
Marti Konstant
Director Agility & Communications
Dr. Natalie Petouhoff
Director Applied AI
Doug Hohulin
Director of Compliance
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Ken Fricklas
Turaco Strategy
Scott Blumenreich
Turaco Strategy
Robert Monaco
Turaco Strategy
Kathleen Mclnerney
Turaco Strategy
Risk & Compliance Team
Manuj Aggarwal
Tetranoodle
Gregory Schweickert
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Eric Barnett
Director Tech Strategy
Kalyan Gautham
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Pallavi Bansal
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Michael Morrissey, Founder, CVO
As a Strategic Futurist, Michael harnesses next-gen trends in exponential tech—especially Generative AI—to equip enterprises for the future.
With over 20 years as an award-winning architect in cities like Toronto and New York, he now drives innovation at Next CoLabs. Leading a diverse team across multiple sectors, Michael applies a framework of Mindset, Skillset, Toolset, and AI to empower AI-driven teams, enhance workforce capabilities, and automate core business functions.
The team has pioneered the “CoLab”, an innovative third space where teams and organizations can develop critical AI skills and tools and foster a culture of collaboration with AI as a creative partner.
Roy Vella, Co-Founder & CEO
As the CEO of Next CoLabs, Roy is a tech executive with proven problem-solving skills leading global teams to deliver high growth, mission-critical solutions. Leveraging the power of AI through CoLabs, Roy has a passion for scaling enterprises at the convergence of digital and physical activities.
Known as a engaging storyteller and public speaker, Roy creates and amplifies the go-to-market efforts of impactful companies. He creates possibilities through people, products and partnerships, cultivating ideas into businesses and individuals into teams.
Prior to offering his services at-large as a Board director and senior advisor, Roy created and led teams at global corporate leaders such as RBS Group and PayPal in the US and Europe. He has co-founded and worked in startups, dabbled in VC and angel investing and earned his law and business degrees from Stanford University.
Caitlin Krause
Wellness + Al
Design Thinking
John Vitale
Music + Al
Producer
Bri Skully
MR, VR, AR, AI
Media Anthropologist
Dr. Harvey
Castro
Healthcare + AI
Medical Doctor
Alia Ali
DEI & Empathy
Empathy + Al
Next Collective Team
Derek
Scherer
Metaverse + Al
Innovation
Burgundy
Morgan, Esq
IP, Entertainment
Legal + Al
Erik Gillberg
Now City Founder
Sustainability + AI
Neev Tapiero
Business Strategy
Sean Guadron
VR, AR, XR, AI