JP’s entrepreneurial journey began with Vixen Labs, a pioneering voice AI and conversational design agency he founded and grew into a market leader. Following a successful exit to House 337 in 2023, he continues as Head of AI Innovation, bringing his startup insights and innovation methodologies to a broader range of organizations facing the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation.

Before launching Vixen Labs, JP spent nearly a decade at The LEGO Group, where he served as Head of Emerging Platforms and Senior Manager of Global Social Media for LEGO Life. During his tenure, he helped one of the world’s most innovative companies navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape, developing strategies for emerging technologies while maintaining the brand’s core values of creativity and play. Today, JP serves as Board Member at Christian Aid, Board Advisor for Christian Vision, and Board Director of charity tech startup Raiser—bringing both technical acumen and theological depth to conversations about AI’s role in faith and society.

He’s a recognised thought leader in the intersection of technology and ethics, contributing regularly to industry publications and speaking at major conferences worldwide. JP delivers keynotes, workshops, and masterclasses on AI strategy, innovation culture, and digital transformation.

His speaking engagements have included Forbes conferences, CES in Las Vegas, and the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, as well as specialized events for sectors ranging from banking to education to nonprofit leadership.

See James latest talk titled: Double Edged – Learning to live with AI at TEDxTamworth

His book AI @ Work: How to Build a Full Stack Organization launches in September 2026. The book introduces his “AI Nervous System” framework—a practical approach to implementing AI that balances technological capability with human values, ethical considerations, and organizational culture. The framework has already been adopted by organisations across multiple sectors seeking to navigate AI transformation thoughtfully and effectively.

James Poulter | Marketing Awards

James’ work in the industry has been well received and highly commended. In 2011 he received the Young Communicator of the Year award from the PRCA and then the Best Newcomer award at the Christian New Media Awards 2012. He has also been shortlisted for the 2010 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Recommendation Online Awards and the 2011 Mark Hanson Award.

James Poulter | Keynote Speaker

James Poulter is an experienced speaker on innovation. From the future of work and emerging technologies, through to creating innovation cultures within organisations, and how they can adapt and find new ways of working, especially since the recent pandemic.

James Poulter | Speaking Topics

– Techniques for breaking out of conventional thinking patterns
– Cross-pollination of ideas from different industries and disciplines
– Scenario planning and future-casting exercises
– Embracing diversity and inclusion as catalysts for innovative thinking

Delete: Unlearning and Renewal

– Identifying and challenging outdated assumptions and processes
– Techniques for overcoming resistance to change
– Creating a ‘fail fast, learn quickly’ culture
– Implementing systems for continuous learning and adaptation

Leading AI: The AI Nervous System: Transform your organisation into an AI-powered enterprise with this comprehensive framework. Drawing from James’s experience leading innovation at LEGO and building AI startups, this keynote reveals how to build AI capabilities across four interconnected systems—just like the human nervous system coordinates complex functions. Learn how to create organizational intelligence that scales, adapts, and drives competitive advantage. Perfect for leadership teams ready to move beyond AI experiments and build sustainable, enterprise-wide AI capabilities.

Key Themes

– Building a Better Brain – Clone your organisational information
– Ready for AI – Scale your work with AI tools
– AI Ethics: The Gut -Cultivate human-AI interactions
– Hands & Feet Govern AI use cases at scale

Wrestling with AI Ethics: Navigate the complex ethical landscape of AI with confidence. This thought-provoking keynote addresses the critical questions every organization faces as AI becomes ubiquitous. From environmental sustainability and carbon footprints to the profound implications of digital twinning and deepfakes, James guides audiences through the ethical dilemmas that will define the next decade. Learn how to build ethical frameworks that protect your organization while enabling innovation. Essential for any organization deploying AI at scale, this session provides practical tools for making ethical decisions in an uncertain future.

Key Themes

– AI Sustainability – Environmental impact considerations
– Digital Twinning -Ethical implications of AI replicas
– Deepfakes – Handling synthetic media
– AI Legacies -Long-term societal impact

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