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David DeLallo

David pours his artistic soul and deep tech expertise into helping companies develop content about technology’s role in business and society. 

Writer 

AI Analyst

Speaker

Content Innovator

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What clients and colleagues are saying

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David is the best writing partner I have worked with on tech and AI topics. He has a thorough understanding of the field, listens carefully, and writes brilliantly. David has this remarkable ability to take a bunch of ideas, collaboratively shape them and make the result far better. I love working with him.

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—Dr. Tim Fountaine, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

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Comic about Musk suing OpenAI playing off of Lord of the Rings

About David

David is well-known for pushing the boundaries of digital content innovation, writing distinctive AI perspectives and developing effective marketing strategies that ensure content reaches the right audiences.

 

Over the past decade, David has carved a niche in AI thought leadership, serving as an editorial leader and trusted partner for executives at top-tier firms like McKinsey and IBM. He continues this work today at his creative content agency, David Loren, while also publishing his own analyses and comics on the fast-moving AI market.

 

David’s authenticity and endless curiosity make him a sought-after interviewer at global conferences. He also takes his strong commitments to diversity, sustainability and responsible AI to the stage as a speaker and moderator. 

 

In his (limited) spare time, David plays guitar and cajon at local events, explores the waterways of Connecticut by kayak with his Chihuahua, and travels any chance he can get.

Work

Bylines & Contributions

A sampling of tech articles David wrote/co-wrote and digital experiences he’s conceptualized, written and art directed.

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Corporate Portfolio

A selection of AI and emerging technology articles David ghostwrote or edited, videos he produced and scripted, and digital experiences he conceptualized, ghostwrote/edited and art directed.

The economic potential of generative AI

McKinsey & Company

 

Building the AI-powered organization

Harvard Business Review Magazine – Cover story and one of HBR’s ‘10 Best of 2019’

 

A better way to put your data to work

Harvard Business Review Magazine

 

America’s Cup Sailing: Using AI to make Emirates Team New Zealand fly (video)

McKinsey & Company

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What every CEO should know about generative AI

McKinsey & Company

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Quantum computing use cases are getting real

McKinsey & Company

 

Digital twins: The foundations of the enterprise metaverse (visual-led storytelling)

McKinsey & Company

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An executive’s guide to AI (interactive)

McKinsey & Company

 

How do you measure success in digital? Five metrics for CEOs

McKinsey & Company

 

The COVID-19 recovery will be digital: A plan for the first 90 days

McKinsey & Company

As the AI World Turns

Select editions of David’s popular Sunday comic series that delivers AI news and commentary, which he writes and digitally illustrates (with some image help from generative AI image tools), .

Events

David stands out as a dynamic presence at corporate events and international conferences, captivating audiences with his thoughtfulness and insatiable quest for knowledge.

He's available as a:

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  • Speaker

  • Moderator

  • Executive Interviewer

David delves into critical issues, including:

  • Embracing Diversity: Championing inclusivity in tech and beyond.

  • Driving Sustainability: Advocating for eco-friendly practices in the tech industry.

  • Championing Responsible AI: Ensuring ethical considerations are at the forefront of AI development.

Photo of David DeLallo speaking at 2024 World AI Cannes Festival

Upcoming Appearances

GAI Insights Daily GenAI Briefing

➤ Every weekday, 7:30 ET | LinkedIn Live

Moderator and contributing analyst 

Generative AI World 2024

➤ October 7-8 | Boston

Details TBA

Past Appearances

World AI Cannes Festival 2024

➤ February 9, 2:30 CET | Cannes

Panelist speaking about AI sustainability issues 

World Summit AI 2023

➤ October 11-12 | Amsterdam

Interviewed leading AI researchers and executives in the live Summit Content Studio

World Summit AI 2022

➤ October 12-13 | Amsterdam

Interviewed leading AI researchers and executives in the live Summit Content Studio

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Moderator for AI in Financial Services panel

Tech Takes

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