About Gary
Gary Fowler
PRESIDENT, CEO AND FOUNDER AT GSD VENTURE STUDIOS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
GENERATIVE AI BUILDER
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR
EXPERT SPEAKER AT THE UNITED NATIONS
AUTHOR
INVESTOR
GLOBAL EXECUTIVE LEADER
“THE AI & QUANTUM GUY”
Award-winning serial entrepreneur and investor with 17 companies, several unicorns, and a successful IPO. Gary was part of the original management team at ClickSoftware, which was acquired by Salesforce for $1.35 billion. He has co-founded several top global accelerators where over 30% of portfolio companies have achieved notable success, including global winners like Broadiant, Findo, Tecra, Zemplee, and the award-winning AI company Yva.ai, recently acquired by Visier.
Leading GSD Venture Studios
Today, Gary serves as CEO and President of GSD Venture Studios, a Silicon Valley-based venture studio that takes operational roles in companies while leveraging its extensive global network to maximize growth opportunities. As a leader who stays ahead of industry trends, Gary recently launched a new division focused on integrating AI solutions into businesses worldwide.
Gary specializes in hyper-accelerating growth-stage startups through a systematic approach. His team travels globally seeking bold, resilient entrepreneurs and guides them through intensive programs designed to invigorate sales, marketing, and traction using proven venture-building experience and far-reaching industry contacts. The ultimate goal is securing funding for participating companies, with the most promising selected for syndication.
Industry Influence & Media Presence
Gary has established a powerful digital presence in the VC and tech community, working to defy the widely accepted statistic that 90% of startups fail by providing better access to industry insights. His media initiatives include:
GSD Presents – A show featuring Silicon Valley AI & tech leaders, with over 100 episodes including interviews with innovation pioneers like Daniel Kottke, original Apple team member.
Gary’s Picks – Co-created with VC Taskforce, featuring visionary thinking and uncensored discussions on pressing industry issues.
“How to Go Global” Webinars – Partnership with the Israeli Export Institute providing exclusive U.S. and international mentorship access for Israeli companies.
“How to Build a Unicorn” – Silicon Valley show featuring entrepreneurial insights from seasoned global entrepreneurs.
Industry Influence & Media Presence
With over 25 years of AI experience, Gary regularly shares his expertise at prestigious events including the World AI Summit, South Summit, Startup World Cup, and United Nations. His insights have been featured in Forbes, CIO Today, and Bizboard across 180+ published articles and hundreds of international speaking engagements.
Recent recognition includes being named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential AI Executives” by Analytics Insights. He serves as an honorary judge for startup competitions like the Unicorn Cup and is recognized as both a reliable partner for venture capitalists and successful investor.
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