Jacob Andra is a recognized authority in applied AI, or artificial intelligence technologies applied to value creation in enterprise. Andra is the CEO of Talbot West, a leading midmarket digital transformation consultancy and AI enablement partner. He’s also the host of The Applied AI Podcast and a partner in BizForesight, an AI-powered M&A advisory platform that helps businesses owners prepare for exit and drives dealflow for M&A professionals. Andra sits on the AI board of 47G, an aerospace and defense consortium, and consults midmarket companies across all sectors on smart, safe, AI adoption.