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Aaron Coldiron

Aaron Coldiron is a product leader with over 15 years at Microsoft, building AI-powered experiences used by hundreds of millions of people. He’s led 0→1 generative AI products across Windows and Microsoft Account — including AI agents and small language models now running in production — turning cutting-edge technology into features people actually use. His work has helped improve how users discover, engage with, and subscribe to Microsoft products, contributing to 5× growth in Microsoft 365 and $1.6B in annual revenue.

Aaron is passionate about making generative AI practical, trustworthy and genuinely helpful — especially in moments like onboarding, discovery and everyday decision-making. When he’s not building AI products, you’ll find him hiking or skiing, or volunteering with a nonprofit that supports a school in Nicaragua. Aaron is a Biola alum from the Crowell School of Business.

Jonny Wesolowski

Jonny Wesolowski is Global Product Merchandising at Jordan Brand and Nike. Jonny is a Biola alum and formerly a pastor in Oregon.

Rich Hua

Rich Hua is one of the world's foremost experts in building emotionally intelligent cultures of innovation at scale. As Chief EQ Evangelist and Worldwide Head of EPIC at Amazon, he created the world’s largest corporate EQ community — 70,000 strong — and helped turn emotional intelligence into a global movement reaching more than 1.5 million people. He advised the Amazon Alexa team on embedding empathy into Alexa+, influencing one of the world’s most widely used AI assistants. A sought-after keynote speaker, Rich has delivered top-rated sessions for Fortune 100 companies and institutions including Stanford and Wharton. In his talks, Rich artfully blends science, storytelling, and actionable tools into a compelling message about the crucial "human" skills needed to optimize personal and professional success, leadership effectiveness, and innovation and transformation in our AI-powered world. He is the founder of EPIQ Leadership Group. Rich is featured in Forbes, Washington Post and other media.

The Hope of Applied AI for Business and for Good — Cheryl Goodman, CEO of FindGood.tech

How Google, Meta and Startup Leaders Use AI to Reinvent Business — Neil Ahlsten, Managing Director of 1Flourish Capital

Together, Cheryl Goodman, FindGood.Tech and author of How to Win Friends and Influence Robots, and Neil Ahlsten, 1Flourish Capital, explore how innovation, ethics, and spiritual grounding can coexist in a rapidly changing world—and how you can lead with clarity and conviction in the age of AI.

Cheryl Goodman is a global thought leader in artificial intelligence, robotics, and technology culture. With a career spanning CBS, Sony, and Qualcomm, she helps organizations harness AI with wisdom and humanity. work equips leaders to engage with emerging technology—ethically, strategically, and with hope.

Neil brings a Silicon Valley investor’s eye and a servant leader’s heart. From leading relief efforts in Africa to building billion-dollar partnerships at Google, Neil’s story embodies innovation with purpose. Today, he invests in high-character founders shaping the future through technology and faith. Two remarkable voices shaping the future of technology, business, and faith-driven leadership.

Shaping Tomorrow: Leadership and Work in the Age of AI

The future of work is here—and it’s powered by AI. Don’t miss Ali Llewellyn’s keynote, The Future of Work: Leading Change in an AI-Powered World, where she reveals how emerging technologies are transforming leadership from managing fixed teams to orchestrating dynamic networks of people and machine intelligence. Discover why tomorrow’s leaders must embrace AI fluency, open innovation, and purpose-driven values to create organizations that are agile, ethical, and globally connected. Then, Ali will be joined by Ron Carucci (To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice & Purpose) and Dean Michael Arena (Adaptive Space), for a dynamic panel packed with practical insights on leading with integrity, adaptability, and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

AI for the Kingdom: Impact, Ethics and Human Flourishing

Join Steel Billings, Chief AI Officer of Gloo, for an insightful discussion on the intersection of AI, ethics and human flourishing. Discover how Gloo is building trusted AI infrastructure, developing Kingdom-aligned large language models (KaLLM), and equipping ministries, publishers and developers with responsible AI tools. This session will explore the ethical implications of AI in the faith ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of privacy, trust and values-driven innovation. Learn how faith-based organizations can lead the global conversation on AI’s moral, legal and human rights impact, while ensuring these technologies empower individuals and communities for lasting transformation.

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The March 27, 2025 EngageX Talk is sponsored by Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Geo-Political Issues and Christians

Klon Kitchen's presentation discussed Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics, and the Gospel — A Christian Perspective on Where We Are and Where We Are Going.

Klon Kitchen is a distinguished national security expert having experience in counter terrorism, cyber operations and covert actions with featured publications in the Wall Street Journal and CBS News 60 Minutes among other media outlets. With previous experience as a national security advisor, intelligence officer and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Klon Kitchen regularly shapes policy discussions through congressional testimonies. Now, as Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies, he assists technology and business leaders to manage geopolitical risks in the rapidly changing times.

A Redemptive AI Future

Dr. Yohan Lee’s presentation explored topics such as the current AI landscape and trends, a vision for the redemptive use of AI, warning of potential AI risks and a hopeful look at AI’s potential for unprecedented opportunities.