From pilot to production. From awkward to authentic.
VP of AI Strategy & Client Solutions at Motive Power. Author of Talking to Black People. Board advisor, speaker and builder of agentic systems.
Born in Nigeria
Raised in New York
Based in the DC area
Fluency one / AI
Fluency two / Culture
01 / Boards & Advisory
Boards are being asked to govern a technology most directors have never shipped. Tunde has, in an industry where the lights have to stay on.
As VP of AI Strategy & Client Solutions at Motive Power, he works on AI for energy and utilities, where a pilot only counts once it runs.
The first AI Project Manager at West Monroe. He sat on its firmwide, practice and discipline AI Centers of Excellence, started the AI PM sync and helped create its AI certifications.
Panelist at the U.S. AI & Energy Summit, alongside the DOE Office of Electricity and PNNL, and at the Maryland Clean Energy Summit.
Author of Talking to Black People. He brings the same candor to culture that he brings to technology.
He builds agentic systems himself, so he can tell a board what is real today and what is a slide.
02 / Speaking
Keynotes, panels and fireside conversations. Each one takes a room from where it is stuck to where it can act.
What it takes to move AI out of the demo and into the business. A practical account from someone whose work is getting AI to run in energy and utilities.
Book this talk →The culture talk, from the author of Talking to Black People. How to have the conversation instead of walking around it, with humor and without a script.
Book this talk →Agentic systems, explained by someone who builds them. What they can do today, where they break, and how to put them to work.
Book this talk →Organisers and
audiences call him
thoughtfulengagingfunnywittydown to earthdetailedrelatable.
03 / On the record
Printed in blue. Hover or tap a photograph to see it as it was.
04 / The book
An exploration of Black culture and everything you wish you knew.
The book behind the second half of the spine line. It is the conversation most workplaces avoid, written so that people can finally have it.
Readers, word for word
Quoted exactly as posted on Amazon. An ellipsis marks where a longer review was trimmed.
“This book feels like talking to a friend. A warm, approachable guide that celebrates Black Culture.”
“The book is honest, funny, and packed with insights that make you consider novel ways of approaching historically hard conversations. … It's real and raw, but gentle and clear.”
“Thoughtful and conversationally written, I'd recommend this book to anyone.”
“If you're looking for a book that lets you explore the black experience and black culture in an interactive way without preaching absolutes, you should give this book a read.”
“The book is both insightful and easy to read, which is a rare combination. … If you're looking for a book that helps you grow in understanding without being preachy, this is it. Highly recommend!”
“Tunde Gbotosho's Talking to Black People is bold, honest, and unapologetic. It tackles race and communication with humor and sharp insight, challenging readers to rethink their assumptions without sugarcoating the truth.”
“Eye opening book that is raw and real and authentic. … It definitely makes me think twice and in a good way to communicate with Black people. And I think it has improved my relationships.”
“Talking to Black People is an amazing read! It's super informative about ways to become more immersed in Black culture organically. Highly recommended for people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.”
05 / Life & places
He travels widely, and it shows up in the work. You read a room better when you have sat in a lot of different ones.
Off the clock,
in his own words
06 / Ask Tunde
A preview of the question desk. Pick a question and get a short answer. The full version, trained on his talks and writing, is on the way.
Good to have you here. Ask me about boards, talks, the book or agentic systems. Pick a question below to start.
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07 / Book Tunde
Tell him what the room is and what you need it to leave with. Tunde or his team will reply.
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