LinkedIn Voices: Conor Grennan
Conor Grennan stands at the frontier where behavioral science meets artificial intelligence. As Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern, bestselling author, and CEO of AI Mindset, he’s helping global leaders move beyond the buzzwords, showing that true AI transformation starts not with tools, but with people.
From corporate boardrooms to classrooms and MasterClass stages, Conor’s message is clear: AI adoption is a behavioral revolution disguised as a technical one.
Who Is Conor Grennan?
Conor Grennan is an AI strategist, educator, and bestselling author bridging technology, leadership, and human behavior. He currently serves as Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business, where he leads initiatives to make generative AI fluency a core competency across business education.
He is also the Founder and CEO of AI Mindset, a consulting and training organization helping leaders and teams navigate the human side of AI transformation. Through workshops, keynotes, and enterprise programs, Conor works with organizations like OpenAI, McKinsey, NASA, Google, and JP Morgan to accelerate responsible, high-impact adoption of generative AI.
Conor is a MasterClass instructor, a Board Member of the SHRM Foundation, and co-host of the “AI Applied” podcast, one of the top-ranked business news shows exploring how AI changes leadership, work, and culture.
His earlier career as a New York Times and #1 international bestselling author (for Little Princes: One Man’s Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal) adds a rare human dimension to his work, connecting technology to empathy, purpose, and storytelling.
From Storytelling to System Design
Conor’s journey began far from machine learning labs. After years of humanitarian work in Nepal, he saw firsthand how storytelling could inspire global action. That experience laid the foundation for his unique approach to technology: start with human behavior, not technical capability.
When the generative AI wave began reshaping industries, Conor noticed the same pattern repeating; organizations rushing to deploy tools without addressing the habits, fears, and behaviors that determine whether innovation sticks.
“AI adoption isn’t a software problem; it’s a people problem,” Conor often says.
This realization led to the creation of his flagship framework: The AI Mindset™, a behavioral-first approach that helps organizations rewire culture, redefine workflows, and make AI part of daily decision-making.
Mission: Building AI Fluency for Everyone
Conor’s mission is to make AI understandable, adoptable, and empowering for everyone from executives to educators to students. Through AI Mindset, he helps teams develop the behaviors that drive lasting transformation.
His message is simple yet radical: AI success depends less on access to tools and more on the mindsets that shape how we use them.
His results and influence speak for themselves:
100,000+ LinkedIn followers engaged in AI leadership dialogue
Partnerships with top global organizations
Featured speaker at Fortune, Microsoft, digitalNow, and Nationwide events
Reached millions through YouTube, MasterClass, and podcasts
Themes & Message Pillars
Behavioral AI Adoption
AI transformation starts with mindset, not mechanics. Train leadership first, then the organization follows.
The Four Horsemen of AI Adoption Failure
The Lighthouse Case, The AI Champion, Use Case Overload, Tool Rollouts without Behavior Change; Conor’s framework identifies why most AI rollouts stall and how to overcome them.
Upskilling with Purpose
Shift from “pilot programs” to “behavioral transformation.” Define success through real workflow redesign, not experimentation.
Human-in-the-Loop Leadership
Build systems where human judgment complements AI efficiency, not replaces it.
AI Literacy for All
Advocates for early education in AI fluency, cross-generational collaboration with Gen Z, and embedding curiosity into corporate culture.
LinkedIn Content Strategy: Leadership Meets Literacy
On LinkedIn, Conor Grennan has built one of the most influential voices in the intersection of AI, leadership, and human behavior. His content blends academic depth, practical frameworks, and storytelling, making complex ideas accessible without diluting rigor.
Strategy Highlights:
Behavior-first storytelling: Uses relatable corporate and personal examples to explain why AI adoption fails and how to fix it.
Educational Playbooks: Breaks down frameworks like “The Four Horsemen” and “AI Mindset Breakthroughs” into step-by-step actions.
Timely Analysis: Reacts to AI news (OpenAI, Copilot, McKinsey reports) with behavioral insights rather than hype.
Leadership Voice: Speaks to C-suite audiences while remaining approachable to students and early-career professionals.
Collaborative Posts: Frequently co-creates content and keynotes with his Gen Z co-host, highlighting intergenerational learning.
Top LinkedIn Posts:
You’ve heard me say it a million times - the barrier to AI adoption… | Conor Grennan | 216 comments
Tone & Style
Analytical yet accessible: Simplifies complexity without oversimplifying truth.
Empathetic leadership: Centers human behavior in technology transformation.
Forward-looking: Positions AI not as replacement, but as augmentation of human potential.
Some of His Talks & Series
Why Conor Grennan Matters
Conor Grennan represents a new generation of AI thinkers; one that refuses to separate data from humanity. In an era dominated by hype, he reminds leaders that technology only transforms organizations when people do.
By grounding AI in psychology, leadership, and storytelling, Conor is helping global organizations make AI adoption not just efficient, but human.
“AI doesn’t change your company. People do. AI just shows you who’s ready to lead.” - Conor Grennan
Profile Summary
Info | Detail |
Name | Conor Grennan |
Title | Chief AI Architect, NYU Stern; CEO, AI Mindset; MasterClass Instructor |
Focus | AI Adoption, Leadership Behavior, Organizational Transformation |
Experience | AI strategy, leadership training, behavioral transformation, best-selling author |
Key Frameworks | The AI Mindset™, The Four Horsemen of AI Adoption |
Audience | Executives, CHROs, educators, transformation leaders, Gen Z innovators |
Engagement | 100K+ LinkedIn followers; 1K+ average post reactions; global keynote speaker |
Platforms | MasterClass, LinkedIn, YouTube, AI Applied Podcast |
Media Features | Forbes, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, BBC |
Clients | OpenAI, McKinsey, Google, NASA, JP Morgan |
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