Making AI practical for nontechnical audiences

Relatable examples, live demonstrations, and clear next steps that help leaders and teams move from AI curiosity to confident action.

100+engagements since 2025
highest-rated SCORE Austin speaker
Governor’s Small Business Summit speaker/panelist in 2026

Signature speaking topics

Clear ideas.Real demonstrations.Action people can take now.

Every session is shaped around the organization, the audience, and the outcomes that matter most.

01

AI as Your Thought Partner

Think Better, Work Smarter, Make Stronger Decisions

A practical, energizing session showing participants how to use AI to analyze information, plan effectively, solve problems, generate stronger ideas, and make more confident decisions.

02

Prepare the People Before the Platform

Leading AI Adoption That Sticks

A leadership-focused session on building confidence, reducing resistance, setting responsible boundaries, aligning AI with business priorities, and creating adoption habits that last beyond the event.

03

From AI Curiosity to Confident Action

Practical AI for Nontechnical Professionals

An accessible introduction to practical AI workflows, personalization, prompting, responsible use, and everyday applications that help nontechnical professionals save time and work with greater confidence.

04

The AI-Ready Workforce

Literacy, Responsible Use, and Skills for What Comes Next

A forward-looking session on the AI literacy, judgment, responsible-use habits, and durable human skills employees, educators, students, and organizational leaders need for an AI-enabled future.

Custom presentations

Not limited to four topics.

Teri develops keynotes, workshops, and learning experiences around each audience’s priorities, industry, AI readiness, and desired outcomes. Programs are available for business, education, nonprofits, workforce and economic development, associations, and public-sector organizations.

AI for education and student readinessAI for nonprofits and mission-driven teamsAI for HR, talent, and workforce developmentAI for marketing, sales, and business growthResponsible AI, governance, and leadershipAI productivity, research, and decision-making

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More than a presentation.A practical experience.

Teri uses live demonstrations, relatable examples, and audience interaction to make complex ideas feel clear and useful.

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Helping audiences move from curiosity to action

Upcoming events & trainings

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Teri Moten speaking at a Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit

Statewide speaking experience

Bringing practical AI to business communities across Texas

Teri is a three-time 2026 Governor’s Small Business Summit speaker and panelist, appearing in Cuero and Copperas Cove with El Campo upcoming. She has delivered more than 100 speaking, workshop, and training engagements since 2025.

Cuero April 2026Copperas Cove July 2026El Campo October 2026

Why planners bring Teri in

AI without the overwhelm

Teri meets audiences where they are and makes AI useful the same day. Sessions can be tailored for a keynote, breakout, leadership meeting, workshop, or professional-development series.

  • Live demonstrations and real audience scenarios
  • Business-first, nontechnical delivery
  • Practical takeaways participants can use immediately
  • Responsible AI guidance without legalistic overload
  • Content tailored to the organization and audience

Designed for your audience

Business leaders and executive teamsAssociations and professional groupsEconomic development and workforceHigher education and K–12Nonprofits and public-sector organizationsEntrepreneurs and small-business owners
Teri is an OUTSTANDING speaker. Her breadth of knowledge on AI is incredible, but what makes her such a fantastic speaker is her ability to make it understandable for the rest of us. We have asked her to speak at three conferences and workshop series, and in all three, she was rated the highest speaker for best presentation and most valuable topic.
Shannon BlackSCORE Austin Chair

Selected experience

Trusted by business, education, workforce, and community organizations

SCORE Austin and SCORE HoustonTexas A&M–Corpus Christi, Texas A&M–Kingsville and TAMIU SBDCDel Mar College SBDC and Texas A&M–Victoria SBDCTDECUBBB Serving the Heart of TexasVictoria CollegeCoastal Bend SHRMAFP Coastal BendVictoria Economic Development CorporationCuero Development Corporation and Cuero Chamber of CommerceCity Development Corporation of El Campo and El Campo Chamber of CommerceNational Association of Division Order Analysts and Houston Association of Division Order AnalystsDallas ISD Small Business OfficeCoastal Bend Business Innovation Center
Teri R. Moten, AI Strategist for Business Leaders

About Teri

Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO

AI Strategist for Business Leaders, speaker, trainer, and advisor

Teri helps leaders and nontechnical professionals use AI with greater confidence, intention, and measurable business value. Her business-first approach connects practical AI use to productivity, decision-making, workforce readiness, responsible adoption, and organizational change.

She is a Certified Chief AI Officer, Certified AI Executive, Certified AI Consultant, and Mentor with ChiefAIOfficer.com. Teri is Texas-based and serves organizations nationwide.

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