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01/02/2026

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04/05/2025

Our Founder Kieran Blanks is delivering the closing keynote ITEEA Elementary STEM Council!

03/31/2025

🚨 Countdown is on!

Smart City Expo USA kicks off April 2–3 at the Javits Center in NYC—and The Blankslate Group is proud to be an official partner of this world-class event.

With over 100 influential speakers from across tech, government, and business, Smart City Expo USA is where the future of cities, infrastructure, and innovation comes alive.

We’re excited to share that our Founder, Kieran N. Blanks, will be moderating the “Upskilling America” panel—a bold conversation about how cities and companies are preparing workers for the AI economy and a rapidly changing world of work.

Panelists include:
▪️Mayor Frank Scott Jr., City of Little Rock
▪️Abby Jo Sigal, Executive Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Talent & Workforce Development
▪️Angle Bush, Founder & CEO, Black Women in Artificial Intelligence

With speakers from , , , Tetris, , , and more—this is the room where innovation meets action.

Don’t miss it—and save while you can!
Use code COUNTDOWN30 for 30% off tickets at smartcityexpo.com

02/19/2025

🔥 If your strategy doesn’t center People, Systems, and Technology, you’re just making noise.

The future belongs to those who align all three—intelligently and with purpose.

You have two choices: Innovate or Fade Away.

Which of these three is your biggest challenge? Drop it in the comments. 👇🏾

02/14/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We are beyond excited to welcome Christine Kraft to The Blankslate Group as our Strategic Influence & Storytelling Advisor! 🌍✨

Christine is a visionary leader in community transformation, public health, and systems change. Her work with BlueZones and the City of San José is helping redesign urban spaces, policies, and community initiatives to create healthier, more connected communities.

Through strategic storytelling, partnership-building, and data-driven insights, Christine has shaped policies that improve well-being, longevity, and public health. Her expertise in narrative strategy, partnerships, and systemic impact makes her an incredible addition to our team.

Join us in giving Christine a warm welcome as we continue shaping a more equitable, connected, and thriving future! 🚀💙

02/12/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We are beyond excited to welcome Sophia Morris to The Blankslate Group as our Advisor for Community Accessibility and Philanthropy! 🌍✨

As the daughter of 25X Grammy-winning legend Stevie Wonder, Sophia carries forward a legacy of artistry, advocacy, and social impact. She has worked on major global initiatives, including UNESCO’s World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture and Global Citizen Live, creating meaningful change worldwide.

Her passion for accessibility and inclusivity shines through her work—she even designed Braille jewelry to support visually impaired children! Sophia’s dedication to philanthropy, human rights, and uplifting marginalized communities makes her an incredible addition to our team.

Join us in giving Sophia a warm welcome as we continue shaping a more equitable, inclusive, and impactful future! 🚀💙

01/28/2025

🚀 Agentic AI Has Entered the Chat!

DeepSeek AI’s groundbreaking model, rivaling OpenAI at a fraction of the cost, wiped $1T from global markets—a true ‘Sputnik’ moment for the AI arms race.

How can leaders balance innovation with ethical governance in this new era?

📖 Read our latest article to find out: https://shorturl.at/sgP0x

TL;DR: Agentic AI, a new wave of autonomous systems that reason, adapt, and make decisions, is reshaping industries by transforming leadership, decision-making, and business models. While its potential is vast, it raises critical questions around human authority and ethics.

10/01/2024

😮‍💨 With the deepest gratitude, I can now officially say I’m a fellow of The Aspen Institute! Honored for my company The Blankslate Group to join the 2024-25 Education & Career Mobility Fellowship alongside leaders from Walmart, Amazon.com, Facebook, and Target.

Check out the press release to learn more: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/education-and-career-mobility-fellowship/class-of-2024-2025/

Excited for the future and grateful!

In partnership with Guild, UpSkill America is launching the second cohort of its fellowship designed specifically to invest in the next generation of corporate education, skilling, and career leaders.

09/08/2024

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