Alex Wilson
Shaping Products at the Intersection of AI and Humanity | Startup Leader | Fellow at Northwestern’s Knight Lab | Writer | Dad
- Role
- Knight Lab Fellow at Vianai Systems, Inc
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alex Wilson
I believe we\'re living through one of the most extraordinary periods of change in human history. Artificial intelligence isn\'t just reshaping technology — it\'s redefining what it means to learn, to work, and even to be human. At Vianai Systems, I help build products and partnerships that humanize AI, making it accessible and meaningful for enterprises around the world. My work has bridged technological fantasy with reality, leading teams to turn complex ideas into products and narratives that resonate across industries. My background spans journalism, corporate communication, product marketing, and strategic storytelling. I\'ve crafted communications for Fortune 500 executives, developed generative AI platforms, and grown startups into thriving, meaningful businesses. Outside of work, I write poetry and essays that reflect on our shared humanity in an increasingly machine-mediated world. My greatest role is as a dad and husband — as undigital as I can be. Always open to connect and collaborate — let\'s shape the future thoughtfully.
Experience
Knight Lab Fellow
Dec 2024 — Present · Evanston, IL, US
Education
Aquinas College - Grand Rapids
Bachelor's, Political Science and Spanish
2005 — 2009
Carson City-Crystal High School
High school diploma
2001 — 2005
Universidad de Salamanca
Certificate of completion, Spanish
2007 — 2007
Northwestern University
Master's, Journalism
2010 — 2011
Skills
- Copy Editing
- Social Media Marketing
- Press Releases
- Publications
- Media Relations
- Public Relations
- Editing
- Newsletters
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Communications
- Writing
- Social Media
- Storytelling
- Event Planning
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