Dr. Jason William Johnson is a founder, business and AI educator, speaker, and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of AI, learning, and business. He is the Founder and CEO of SoundStrategies, where his team uses agentic AI, game-based learning, and music to turn expertise into learning people actually love. He is also the creator of Ena Intelligence, a 24/7 AI coaching platform for entrepreneurs. A dynamic stage presence, Jason translates complex business concepts into memorable songs that energize audiences. His TEDx Talk, “Four Things Hip-Hop Taught Me About Business Leadership,” has reached 60,000+ viewers. Before founding SoundStrategies, Jason spent 15 years in economic development, serving as VP at the Chicago Urban League where his programs helped entrepreneurs secure over $326M in capital and contracts, and leading national partnerships at Next Street for Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready platform. He has been recognized as one of Chicago Inno’s 50 on Fire and featured in Forbes and NPR.