Christopher G.

About Christopher G.

A multidisciplinary creative specializing in marketing, advertising, and strategic communication, I partner with clients advancing applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR). My deep expertise includes near-eye display systems, smart glasses, and innovation in the international eye-frames market.With roots in New York\'s advertising world, I\'ve developed omni-channel strategies and 360º campaigns for Fortune 500 brands such as Nikon, American Express, Anheuser Busch, Pfizer, Mars M&M\'s, and Intel, working for top global agencies including Ogilvy, Grey, Havas, Translation, and McCann. My programs consistently perform, delivering measurable impact.An early advocate of wearable technology and augmented reality, my insights have been featured in prominent publications including Forbes, VentureBeat, Mashable, VOGUE Business, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as under my own byline at UploadVR, and 20/20 Magazine. I\'ve spoken at key technology venues including MIT Media Lab, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, SXSW Interactive, and as organizer and host at TEDxSiliconAlley… among many others.My career journey includes pivotal roles at AR and smart glasses startups, venture-funded entrepreneurial endeavors, strategic consulting, and impactful introductions that shaped the trajectory of optical technology companies. My independent research and market analysis have been leveraged by industry-leading firms to guide strategic investments and product innovation.Currently driving local tech innovation as the Memphis Chapter President of the Applied Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA), as well as organizer of a monthly AI & AR Meetup, my mission is to leverage this moment to position Memphis as a hub of emerging technology, fostering community, collaboration, and growth in applied AI, in important local Memphis verticals focused on the medical sector, transportation and distribution, and in skills training.Companies and potential collaborators: I\'m always open to opportunities, partnerships, and conversations that advance the application of technology towards the betterment of our city and its residents.• Blog: http://Giganti.Co • AAIA Memphis Chapter: http://aaiaglobal.com/memphis • Memphis AI & AR Meetup: • Portfolio: http://chrisgrayson.com/portfolio.html

Experience

1. Chapter President - Aaia Memphis

   Applied Ai Association Aaia

   Feb 2025 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   Building out the Memphis chapter of the Applied Artificial Intelligence Association.Learn more at: https://aaiaglobal.com/memphis

Education

• Pratt Institute

  Architecture

• Memphis College of Art

  Fine Art

Skills

• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Wearables
• Start-Ups
• Creative Direction
• Virtual Reality
• Social Media
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Experience Design
• Interaction Design
• Brand Development
• Creative Problem Solving
• Connector of People
• Digital Marketing
• Futurism
• Mobile Devices
• User Interface
• User Experience
• Integrated Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Online Advertising
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Interactive Advertising
• Mobile Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Advertising
• Information Architecture
• Augmented Reality
• Team Building
• Lead Generation
• Marketing