Atlanta AI Week

A. Lee Blackstone: AI Innovation Leader and Architect of Level42 Platform
A. Lee Blackstone, CEO of Blackstone+Cullen, is a pioneering force in enterprise AI solutions, renowned for creating Level42, an industry-transforming AI-powered requirements management platform that delivers 10x operational efficiency gains through its 42 specialized automation modules.
With over 35 years of experience spanning global corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Blackstone has driven measurable client success, with 82% of project owners achieving promotions or bonuses through AI-driven solutions developed under his guidance.
As a respected author, Blackstone penned "Manage Globally Sell Locally - The Art of Strategic Account Management," a foundational text that has shaped global account management strategies for numerous Fortune 500 companies. His work extends beyond Level42, including advancing AI integration in business analytics and data architecture, enabling cross-industry workflows and decision-making processes to be optimized.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Blackstone merges technical expertise with real-world insights, contributing to AI ethics discussions through frameworks addressing transparency challenges in machine learning.
Based in Atlanta, he continues to shape the AI landscape through Blackstone+Cullen’s cutting-edge consulting and the Future Skills Academy, empowering organizations to harness generative AI and predictive analytics for competitive advantage.