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Caleb Gardner

Managing Partner

Caleb Gardner (he/him) is an author, adjunct professor, and global expert in technology, communications, and change management. His career spans from consulting with Fortune 500 CEOs to growing President Barack Obama’s Twitter account to the most followed in the world.

His book, No Point B: Rules for Leading Change in the New Hyper-Connected, Radically Conscious Economy, has been called "a roadmap and a reckoning," and "a vital and engaging recipe for embracing change."

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Location

  • Home base: Chicago, IL
  • Available for engagements globally

Industry Experience

  • Technology & Software
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Non-profit & Advocacy
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods

Expertise

  • AI Strategy & Implementation: Guiding organizations in leveraging artificial intelligence for business transformation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage
  • Digital Innovation & Transformation: Leading companies through technological shifts, fostering agile methodologies, and integrating emerging digital tools
  • Strategic Communications & Marketing: Crafting impactful narratives, managing executive communications, and developing data-driven marketing strategies
  • Organizational Change Management: Guiding organizations through successful transformation and adaptation

Career Highlights

  • Ran President Obama’s Twitter account, pioneering digital engagement strategies
  • Consulted with Fortune 100 CEOs on complex technology and business challenges at Edelman and Bain & Company
  • Featured Speaker: Social Innovation Summit, SXSW, INBOUND Marketing Summit
  • Quoted Expert: WIRED, Strategy Magazine, NBC News, BBC Radio, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Regular contributor to industry discussions on digital innovation and AI impact