About Your Instructor
About Your Instructor: Bob Stewart
Welcome! I’m Bob Stewart, and I’m thrilled to guide you on this journey into the transformative world of AI-IRBs and ethical AI governance.
For decades, I’ve been at the intersection of innovation and leadership, working with groundbreaking technologies like blockchain, AI, and predictive analytics. As a former CTO for Fortune 50 companies and the founder of multiple tech startups, I’ve built a career solving complex challenges with bold solutions, always guided by the principle that technology should serve humanity—not the other way around.
Why I’m Passionate About This
Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed the incredible potential of AI to improve lives, but I’ve also seen the risks of unchecked development. Whether it was leading initiatives to create privacy-first digital identity solutions at Exochain or building frameworks for ethical clinical research at ACRES, my focus has always been on aligning technological innovation with human values.
This course isn’t just a professional endeavor—it’s personal. I believe the decisions we make today will shape the future of AI for generations to come, and I’m dedicated to empowering leaders like you to make those decisions with intelligence, integrity, and impact.
A Few Humble Brags (Okay, Maybe Not So Humble)
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20+ Years of Leadership: I’ve served as CTO for companies revolutionizing industries, including EMC and Sonavation, where we broke new ground in biometrics and cybersecurity.
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Pioneering Ethical Innovation: As the founder of Exochain, I developed identity verification systems that redefined data sovereignty and trust.
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Global Impact: My work at ACRES helped streamline clinical research practices, saving billions while ensuring ethical oversight across the healthcare sector.
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Big Picture Thinker: Whether it’s AI governance, blockchain, or digital forensics, I thrive on connecting the dots between technology, humanity, and the future.
But Enough About Me—This Is About You
Here’s what I want you to know: I’m not just here to teach you frameworks and tools (though you’ll get plenty of those). I’m here to help you see yourself as the leader you already are—someone who can step into the complex world of AI governance and make an enduring impact.
I believe in the power of collaboration, curiosity, and good old-fashioned hard work. And I’m here to walk this journey with you, every step of the way.
Let’s get started—I can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.
P.S. Keep an eye out for moments of humor and a dash of humility throughout the course. After all, ethical innovation doesn’t have to be boring!