Strategic Advisor in Agentic AI Design

David Gratton

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Helping organizations and individuals go from zero to one in applied AI systems David is the founder of 021:Events and an instructor in Agentic AI at Northeastern University. He brings over two decades of product and technology leadership to enterprise AI transformation. He has co-founded multiple technology companies, advised Fortune 500s and early-stage startups, and currently serves as VP Product at Theory+Practice, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform serving enterprise retail and CPG clients. David is a co-founder and the present Chairman of the Agentics Foundation.

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Strategic Advisor in Agentic AI Design

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David Gratton

Driving clarity, alignment, and momentum in a fast-moving world

I help organizations break out of inertia and overwhelm. The shift to AI and automation is real—but too many teams stall at “we should do something.” I bring energy, clarity, and systems thinking to help you frame the right problems, uncover the right opportunities, and start building. I believe in showing, not just telling real demos, tight feedback loops, and a relentless bias toward momentum.

I’ve seen the difference that clear thinking, real-world testing, and aligned teams can make. My work is about making that difference happen, fast.

From possibility to deployment with fewer slides and more wins

How David Works

David is a translator and builder. He speaks both boardroom and dev room fluently. He’s direct, hands-on, and action-oriented—whether coaching product teams, running workshops, or drafting strategies that move from pitch deck to working product. His process is deeply collaborative and always focused on clear outcomes.

When you work with me, you get:
  • Clarity over chaos: I turn complex AI concepts and organizational fog into actionable roadmaps.

  • Zero-to-one acceleration: I help you launch your first agentic systems quickly and learn by doing.

  • Cross-functional alignment: I translate between leadership, product, and engineering to keep teams moving.

  • Bias toward shipping: We won’t just make decks we’ll build prototypes and working models.

  • Leave equipped to lead: You will be capable of leading the AI transition in your company or career.

David’s superpower is making complex tech practical. You don’t just learn about agentic AI. You learn how to use it, deploy it, and lead with it.


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