AI Visionaries & Industry Leaders
Meet the Leaders Driving the AI Revolution
Meet the Leaders Driving the AI Revolution
Luke Traina is a trailblazing entrepreneur and transformational leader in the AI and machine learning space. With four startups successfully launched and three major exits, Luke has earned recognition as CSM’s Most Influential CEO of the Year Under 30 (2023) and a nomination for the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024.
As the Founder and CEO of ARBO Consulting, Luke spearheaded the company’s exponential growth, achieving 700% year-over-year revenue growth from 2022 to 2023, followed by a staggering 2,000% revenue growth in 2023-2024. Under his leadership, ARBO was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation.
Recognized for his visionary leadership, Inc. has compared Luke’s innovative thinking and strategic foresight to that of a young Mark Zuckerberg. Luke’s ability to challenge conventional norms and lead with a disruptive mindset has garnered acclaim from media outlets such as Forbes, Bazinga, AP News, MSN, and MarketWatch.
At the forefront of AI use cases and integrations, Luke continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. His pioneering solutions have powered cutting-edge technologies for a portfolio of high-profile clients, including AMEX, Rocket Mortgage, United Wholesale Mortgage, and Kylie Cosmetics.
In addition to his leadership at ARBO, Luke is a published author and an active angel investor, focusing on groundbreaking ventures and partnerships in the VR/AI space as well as the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. His commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of technology is a hallmark of his entrepreneurial journey.
Luke’s results-driven approach and visionary mindset are reshaping industries and setting new standards for success in the AI consulting world.
David Acosta is the Co-Founder and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of ARBOai. He began his career in the high-stakes world of consulting, guiding major brands and global initiatives for over two decades. In that time, he advised heavyweight names such as American Express, the NBA, and ENS Labs, earning a reputation for blending the highest levels of critical thinking and creativity with tangible results.
Recognizing the powerful role that psychology plays in business, Acosta began focusing on consumer psychology as it applies to ethical persuasion and dark patterns. It is here where he developed the methodology to balancing persuasion with transparency, what is referred to as “honest frameworks” in AI.
Prior to co-founding ARBOai, David launched two other ventures in the Fintech and Simulations sectors. At ARBOai’s parent company, ARBO LLC, David’s industry disrupting strategies contributed to an impressive 1400% revenue growth for 2024 – an achievement that further cements his standing as a driving force in business.
Now as CAIO at ARBOai, he has crafted and introduced the cornerstone of all artificial intelligence efforts, the AI Audit. The AI Audit is critical to the success of any business or operation looking to best assess utilization of artificial intelligence – in any capacity. David oversees all teams in strategizing use case and AI build outs – that go beyond technical novelty and deliver tangible results.
David’s expertise lies in Ethical AI, Explainable AI (XAI), Decentralization, Synthetic Data, Simulation Frameworks, Digital Twins and advanced NLP – with a laser focus on use-case strategy. He writes his own playbook, in an industry that often focuses on blind technical builds (pure technical vs. outcome-focused approaches)and remains the gatekeeper of overengineering and wasted time.
His ability to merge creativity, AI expertise, and business acumen distinguishes him as a critical and unmatched authority in the AI space. By contextualizing AI within business strategies, David ensures that every solution he creates addresses the right problems, even those yet to be identified and translates to operational ROI.
He believes that high-quality human-AI interactions create feedback loops that refine AI through human engagement, leading to higher-quality outcomes – whether it be the finance, political or military sector.
This, Acosta says, is how mass adoption of artificial intelligence is achieved and believes that the operations that apply this method will lead their industries and thus the march into The Intelligence Age.
And it is in this Intelligence Age where he firmly believes humans can and must continue to maintain hold of the helm – not allowing artificial intelligence to become a superintelligent liability.
David currently is working on Counter AI Intelligence concepts, developing frameworks capable of anticipating and neutralizing rogue AI scenarios or builds (existential risks [xrisks] before they have the opportunity to derail organizations or even entire industries. This research culminates in an upcoming white paper that will detail his approach to pre-emptive AI contingencies – a natural extension of David’s passion for turning bold, disruptive technology into a strategic asset.
Throughout his journey, one theme remains constant: David continues to possess the ability to see what’s next before it becomes the norm. Armed with extensive marketing insight, keen consumer psychology savvy, and a relentless focus on why technology should exist, he has established himself as an indispensable resource for businesses ready to harness AI for 10x+ gains.
The connector of dots: taking the same technology everyone else has and weaving it into solutions far more potent and future-proof.
In an industry full of noise, David has defined the new standard in Artificial Intelligence use case – further cementing his place as a visionary in the AI, Simulations, Decentralization and Extended Reality [XR] space.
With over two decades of experience in AI, product innovation, and business strategy, Kim is a pioneering force in the integration of artificial intelligence across MedTech, PharmaTech, HealthTech, and FinTech. As the Head of AI at ARBO, he spearheads transformative AI-driven solutions, shaping how enterprises leverage machine learning and automation to scale globally.
Kim has been at the forefront of advanced AI research, specializing in neural networks, NLP systems, and cognitive computing. His expertise has driven successful implementations for leading firms across London, Singapore, and Brazil, where he has played a strategic role in building AI-driven decision-making frameworks.
A rare combination of visionary leadership, strategic foresight, and deep technical acumen, Kim ensures AI is not just a technology but a disruptive force for innovation. His work in explainable AI (XAI) and human-AI interactions is redefining how businesses harness artificial intelligence for competitive advantage.
Beyond his expertise in AI, Kim is a blockchain enthusiast and advisor to multiple global ventures. His relentless drive for technological excellence and real-world impact positions him as one of the most influential AI leaders today.
In an era where AI dictates the pace of business transformation, Kim isn’t just following trends—he’s setting them.
Jay is a leading expert in AI-powered analytics and data science, shaping the future of MedTech, PharmaTech, HealthTech, and FinTech through intelligent, data-driven strategies. As ARBO’s Head of Data Science, he leads high-impact initiatives that empower global enterprises to turn complex data into actionable insights.
Jay’s journey into AI began at the Indian Institute of Science, where he worked alongside Principal Scientist Dr. Raja Gopal, researching neural networks and cognitive computing. His expertise in deep learning and advanced analytics has powered innovations at global tech giants like Huawei, where he played a pivotal role in embedded systems and AI-driven networking solutions.
With a razor-sharp focus on machine learning, algorithmic efficiency, and predictive modeling, Jay has helped businesses across Brazil, Singapore, and London redefine their approach to data science and automation. His ability to decode complex datasets and build scalable AI architectures positions him as a key architect of the future of AI.
At ARBO, Jay ensures that data science is not just an analytical tool—it’s an engine for exponential growth. His deep understanding of AI-driven decision-making and predictive intelligence has made him an industry-defining force.
Beyond his professional expertise, Jay is a high-speed racing enthusiast, gaming strategist, and passionate networker—always seeking new ways to push boundaries and accelerate innovation.
AI isn’t just changing industries—Jay is leading the revolution.
Kevin Lancashire is a seasoned digital executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across diverse industries, including pharma, retail, and government. His expertise lies in developing and implementing innovative solutions that propel growth, enhance efficiency, and optimize user experiences.
Key Achievements:
• Strategic Leadership: Successfully led M&A initiatives for major companies, including a market leader in GovTech, demonstrating his ability to drive strategic growth through acquisitions.
* Platform Development: Ideated and built a platform for a Swisscom subsidiary, encompassing apps and mobile websites, to support the digital transformation of Swiss municipalities and clubs.
• Digital Governance: Served as Chair of the Digital Goverance Board for Roche, establishing and overseeing the company’s digital governance framework.
* Website Relaunches: Spearheaded the relaunch of corporate websites for renowned Swiss companies such as Migros and Roche, enhancing user experience and online presence.
* Social Media Growth: Doubled the social media following for a major pharmaceutical company within a year, demonstrating expertise in social media strategy and execution.
* Entrepreneurial Spirit: Founded his own multimedia studio at the age of 16, showcasing his early passion for digital innovation and entrepreneurship.
Driving Innovation and Transformation
Lancashire’s career is marked by a consistent focus on innovation and digital transformation. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing new business areas, as evidenced by his work on migros.ch, roche.com, and localcities.ch. His expertise in data-driven decision making and user experience has led to significant improvements in online reach and customer engagement for the companies he has worked with.
Commitment to Excellence
Lancashire holds an EMBA and various certifications in agile IT management, digital communications, and generative Al, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. His passion for Al and its potential to revolutionize various sectors, particularly healthcare, retail, and fintech, drives his current endeavors as the CDO Europe for Day One Technologies.
In Summary
Kevin Lancashire is a results-oriented digital leader with a passion for leveraging technology to create impactful experiences. His expertise in strategy, innovation, and user-centric design makes him a valuable asset in guiding companies through digital transformation and achieving sustainable growth.
With over 20 years shaping private equity and venture capital ecosystems across six continents, Dost Mushtaq has redefined how enterprises harness regulation as a growth accelerant. From London to Singapore, Zurich to Hong Kong, his innovative strategies transform compliance from a cost centre into a driver of over $1 billion in value.
Mushtaq is the architect behind the Compliance-Led Innovation Framework, a pioneering methodology that aligns AI adoption with ethical imperatives. Specializing in pre-deployment AI audits and risk mitigation, he expertly guides clients through the complexities of data bias, privacy breaches, and ethical AI integration, ensuring 100% regulatory adherence and unlocking millions in compliant growth opportunities across fintech, healthcare, and sustainable energy sectors.
His signature approach of integrating ‘blockchain-enabled traceability’ with ‘AI-driven governance models’ has revolutionized supply chain transparency for multinationals, reducing ethical violations by 60% and significantly boosting stakeholder trust. As a co-founder of BDA International, Mushtaq leads cross-disciplinary teams that leverage regulatory frameworks as tools for market differentiation. His recent breakthroughs include:
CEOs and institutional investors rely on Mushtaq’s foresight to navigate the triple disruption of AI acceleration, regulatory scrutiny, and stakeholder capitalism. His audits don’t just meet standards—they set them, whether it's restructuring a biotech giant’s clinical trial
algorithms for bias mitigation or fortifying a neobank’s AI-driven credit models against regulatory challenges. The results are boardroom-ready strategies that enhance profitability, compliance, and societal impact.
In an era where algorithms often outpace legislation, Dost Mushtaq equips Arbo Consulting’s clients to lead with integrity, turning AI governance into a decisive competitive advantage.
Vinh Vuong is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Garrison Fathom. With a diverse background in strategic investments and advisory, Vuong has led significant initiatives across various industries, including finance, technology, mining, commodities, and entertainment.
Prior to founding Garrison Fathom, Vuong established VUONG Holdings, where he achieved an impressive average annual return of 133% through strategic investments in equities and real estate over a five-year period. In 2020, he spearheaded Project Takeoff, a significant public-private partnership with the U.S. government focused on securing critical and rare earth minerals. His leadership in this initiative was a testament to his forward-thinking approach to resource management and economic stability. Additionally, Vuong played a pivotal role in co-leading the expansion of 5G infrastructure across the United States, collaborating with partners to attract domestic investments and garner legislative support.
Vuong’s experience with the minerals space led to the successful completion of a major transaction in 2020 for VUONG Holdings, valued at nearly $2 billion. In October 2021, he led a group of partners in submitting a $150 million final bid in an auction to acquire Remington Arms Company from bankruptcy, aiming to prevent the breakup of the 206-year-old company. Remarkably, at just 29 years old, Vuong was the youngest investor to participate in this historic deal.
In 2015, Vuong founded VUONG Global, a strategic advisory firm dedicated to providing corporations and governments with solutions for crisis management. Vuong has guided teams handling complex projects for Fortune 500 companies, political leaders, and high-profile individuals. His financial and political acumen was shaped by mentorship from esteemed figures such as Anthony R. Dolan, Robert H. Bork Jr., and Richard Torrenzano. To date, Vuong has consulted with over 75 clients, including global industry leaders like HSBC, Broadridge, Morgan Stanley, CME Group, BNY Mellon, eBay, Qualcomm, Google, Facebook, The TMX Group, The Hershey Company, Investment Technology Group, The Pennsylvania State University, Starr Insurance Companies, Boy Scouts of America, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
On the political stage, Vuong has engaged with numerous advocacy groups and political organizations across multiple countries, from London to Washington, D.C. His work spans critical issues, including tax reform, constitutional law, and geopolitical challenges. Notably, he has been an advocate for freedom in Hong Kong in response to China’s breach of the peace agreement. Vuong has also focused on enhancing the U.S.’s global positioning in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, telecommunications, and securing supply chains for critical and rare earth minerals, especially in the face of competition from China and other global adversaries.
Vuong serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Board at ARBO AI, where he provides strategic guidance and oversight, driving innovation and growth in AI-driven solutions.
Vuong’s insights and expertise have led to numerous television appearances on Bloomberg, TD Ameritrade, and Cheddar. His thought leadership is also featured in esteemed publications like Real Clear Politics, Fox News, The Daily Caller, and Newsmax, among others.
Vuong attended The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University, where he played football under the legendary coach Joe Paterno. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Willie Costa co-founded Garrison Fathom and is currently the Vice Chairman and COO.
An aerospace engineer involved in aviation for over 20 years, he has worked at three NASA centers and served as a NASA Ambassador. Willie’s engineering expertise includes leading the research into the design of autonomous VTOL vehicles for cargo delivery and urban air mobility, in programs with budgets in excess of $100 million; he has also worked as an engineering contractor for a private company developing close air support aircraft, which achieved over $336 million in sales to multiple foreign allies. He has also worked at NAVAIR, supporting the Rotary Wing Strength & Fatigue branch, Exercise Citadel Shield, and the Warfare Analysis, Engineering, and Technical Services branch – programs and engineering support eorts with combined budgets in excess of $300 million.
Willie has worked as an operations manager in the power transmission industry, spearheading new product development eorts and implementing lean six sigma initiatives to increase throughput and reduce order turnaround times; this led to a 66% reduction in order turnaround times, as well as a 10x increase in Returns & Repairs revenue at 3x increase in profitability. He has also spent several years consulting startup and growth-phase companies, focusing on operational planning and technical development. Additionally, Willie has advised corporate services and financial technology companies on proxy statements, equities research, and shareholder communications solutions.
Prior to Garrison Fathom, Willie served as President and COO of VUONG Holdings, a multinational holding company. He has worked directly with its founder and CEO, Vinh Vuong, in the creation of public-private partnership eorts within the United States government focused on critical and rare earth minerals, as well as driving legislative support for the ecient and economic expansion of 5G within the United States. Willie has also worked several brokering deals, including a $1.5 billion minerals deal signed in 2020, and led the financial diligence eort in creating a $150 million bid package to purchase Remington Arms Company out of bankruptcy.
Willie remains active in the aerospace field, especially in supporting mentoring, education, and outreach eorts. He has coauthored a best-selling book on rocket and launch vehicle design, which won the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2022 Summerfield Book Award, which is presented annually to the authors of the best book recently published by AIAA.
Darrell M. Blocker founded DMB Consulting Services, a strategic crisis management and executive advisory firm in 2018 and has since served individuals and businesses operating in the defense, national security and international affairs sectors along with the entertainment and nonprofit industries. He also serves as a creative consultant, speaker, educator and he is an on-air ABC News contributor.
Darrell served six consecutive Presidential Administrations (Reagan to Trump) during his 32-years career in the U.S. Intelligence Community; four years as a USAF analyst and 28 years as a CIA operative within their Clandestine Service. His overseas assignments include the Republic of Korea and Panama (USAF) and Niger, Somalia, Senegal, Burundi, Morocco, Nigeria, Uganda, Pakistan, and Switzerland (CIA).
During his storied career, Darrell was awarded the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, the George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Terrorism, the Iraqi Campaign Citation for contributions to the 2003 Iraqi War, and the USAF Commendation Medal for Korea and the Expeditionary Campaign Medal for Panama. He retired in 2018 with the military rank equivalent to a 3-Star (Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral).
Darrell is a subject matter expert on North Korea, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Counterterrorism. His CIA assignments were served in traditional U.S. Embassy assignments in Niger, Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria, Uganda, and Switzerland and in war zone missions to Somalia in the aftermath of Blackhawk Down, to Burundi after the Hutu-Tutsi massacres, and to Pakistan after 9/11.
He was on President Biden’s shortlist to be Director CIA as featured in press and news articles by ABC News, the Wall Street Journal, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Fox News, CNN, the New York Times, the Daily Beast, and the DailyMail. His TEDxUGA talk delivered in April 2022 entitled “LISTEN MORE, SPEAK LESS: LESSONS IN KINDNESS FROM A CIA OPERATIVE can be found here.
Darrell is an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast and music was his first true love. He sang in the UGA’s Men’s Glee Club for four years and in bands in Senegal and Uganda. His dream of becoming a ninja never materialized but being an intelligence officer brought all his passions into a singular and meaningful career that took him to 27 addresses and homes in eleven foreign countries over the past 60 years.
Darrell is a Leadership Council of Advisors member for Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA), an Independent Board member for Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer, focusing on building new cities across Sub-Saharan Africa with projects in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and also volunteers with nonprofits dedicated to serving youth in the foster care system where he in his third year on the board of Peace4Kids.org.
