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Prepare Your Organization and Data for AI
Get a 12-Month Pass to DLN
Bonus: Unlock the Future with Generative AI: An 8-Week Journey for Senior Data & AI Leaders
- Architect a future-proof data foundation for sophisticated AI initiatives.
- Navigate complex data challenges with proven methodologies and expert guidance.
- Channel the power of GenAI to unlock entirely new possibilities and accelerate innovation
As a seasoned leader, you understand the need for precision, robust data, and a scientific approach.
Our exclusive 12-month executive membership equips you to build lasting capabilities that prepare your organization and Data for AI.
Partner with the best.
Top-tier thought leaders provide you with individualized guidance and actionable insights.
Our network and activities are designed and led by preeminent Data & AI authorities who are dedicated to your success.
As a comprehensive mentorship and advisory experience, this platform surpasses traditional training and consulting.
- Gain personalized mentorship from AI leaders who have successfully implemented AI in their own organizations.
- Collaborate with a group of like-minded peers, nurturing valuable connections and ongoing support.
- Access proprietary methodologies that are reshaping industries today.
Meet Your Inner Circle:
DLN Founding Members
DLN Founding Members

Tom Redman
"The Data Doc"
Data quality pioneer with 28 years of expertise, partnering with industry giants such as Bridgewater, Morgan Stanley, Maersk, Samsung, AT&T, Air Force, Chevron, Shell, and Morningstar.

Julia Bardmesser
Data, AI & Cloud
CDO and CEO advisor, leveraging two decades of experience to enhance data-driven business value at Citi, Deutsche Bank, Voya, and FINRA. Leads the WLDA Tech Advisory Council.

Lucy Tancredi
GenAI and Tech Leader
Senior Engineering and Product leader with 25+ years of experience. FactSet Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives. Previously Senior Vice President, Cognitive Computing and Cognitive Product Strategy

Cecilia Dones
AI Transformation Leader
Data and Marketing Analytics with over 15 years of experience. Founder, Principal at 3 Standard Deviations Consulting, an Assistant Professor at Columbia, a Global AI Council Member at Credera and CDO Magazine Board Member

Tristan Burns
Data Leadership Mentor
Data leadership coach endorsed by Tech Nation as a Global Talent in Tech. Former Global Head of Analytics at Pizza Hut Digital & Technology

Kirsten Walter
Data Transformation
Director of Business Intelligence at Comcast, now serving as Global Leader for Data Engineering, Governance, Compliance, and Observability at Cargill valued at $50 billion+

Jay Militscher
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Data Strategist with roles as VP of Data & Analytics at Collibra and Senior Director of Corporate Insights & Analysis at FactSet valued at $18 billion+

Alex Pelaez, Ph.D.
Healthcare Information Technology
24 years in Information Systems & Business Analytics, CEO at 5 Element Analytics, Professor at Hofstra, previously VP Enterprise Architecture at Credit Suisse.

Eugene John Bellida
Data & Analytics
Senior Data & Analytics Executive, 15 years, ex-Head of Analytics & Data Engineering at General Assembly, former VP Business Intelligence & Data Science at IAC Applications.

Aaron Werman
Data Architecture & Strategy
Senior Data Architecture & Strategy Leader with 35 years of experience, former Senior Director of Data & Analytics at Techwave, Director of IT at First Data, Merrill Lynch VP Architect.

Jay Militscher
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Data Strategist with roles as VP of Data & Analytics at Collibra and Senior Director of Corporate Insights & Analysis at FactSet valued at $18 billion+

Alex Pelaez, Ph.D.
Healthcare Information Technology
24 years in Information Systems & Business Analytics, CEO at 5 Element Analytics, Assistant Professor at Hofstra, previously VP Enterprise Architecture at Credit Suisse.

Eugene John Bellida
Data & Analytics
Senior Data & Analytics Executive, 15 years, ex-Head of Analytics & Data Engineering at General Assembly, former VP Business Intelligence & Data Science at IAC Applications.

Aaron Werman
Data Architecture & Strategy
Senior Data Architecture & Strategy Leader with 35 years of experience, former Senior Director of Data & Analytics at Techwave, Director of IT at First Data, Merrill Lynch VP Architect.

Jay Militscher
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Data Strategist with roles as VP of Data & Analytics at Collibra and Senior Director of Corporate Insights & Analysis at FactSet valued at $18 billion+
Become a Transformative Leader the C-Suite
Can't Do Without!
Can't Do Without!
This network is your data-driven path to transformative innovation with Data and AI.
- Partner with AI experts from the DLN network, leveraging their proven track record in realizing financial value from AI deployments.
- Develop cutting-edge Data and AI strategies that boost your organization ahead of the curve.
- Become indispensable and highly valued by partnering with DLN leaders who are genuinely invested in your success.
Unlike traditional programs, our membership delivers immediate and actionable results through real-time advisory and strategic impact. We’re committed to supporting you for 12 months and beyond, offering lifetime engagement.
This membership is your data-driven path to transformative innovation with Data and AI.
Connect with us today to discover how DLN can help you shape your organization’s future while transforming your leadership career.
Premier Organizations Empowered
by Our Mentors:
by Our Mentors:
Core Experience: 12-Month Roadmap of Strategic Planning and Implementation
Build for AI success.
Unlike conventional training and conferences, our 12-month membership offers immediate and actionable results through real-time mentorship and strategic advisory.
- Strategic assessment of business applications and use cases aligned with your business goals.
- Incorporate a comprehensive evaluation of data strategy to ensure greater organizational collaboration and coherence with business objectives.
- Architectural blueprints for scalable data systems, and innovation through AI use case design and prototyping.
- Establish a future-proof data foundation optimized for GenAI applications, ensuring readiness for AI advancements.
- Institute high-quality data standards for AI advancement, and implement governance frameworks for AI readiness.
- Demonstrate success through showcasing achievements, reflecting on progress, and outlining next steps.
Booster Journey:
Eight-Week Generative AI Workshop Series & Activities
- Gain in-depth expertise with a comprehensive GenAI toolkit, equipping you to identify and implement high-impact GenAI use cases across your organization.
- Develop a robust strategy addressing costs, change management, security, and privacy concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to organizational growth and resilience.
Demystifying GenAI for Business Leaders
We’ll explore practical use cases that demonstrate how GenAI can drive tangible benefits, and focus on business value by bridging the gap between GenAI’s technical capabilities and real-world applications.
We’ll determine how to quantify success with key metrics that measure your GenAI implementations, such as accuracy, ROI, or impact on KPIs aligned with business goals.
We’ll identify specific data considerations for different GenAI use cases, including data volume, variety, quality, and potential challenges like data bias and fairness.
Building Your Enterprise GenAI Strategy
We’ll break down the cost considerations of different model approaches (3rd party vs open source) including ongoing expenses like compute power and human oversight necessary for maintaining GenAI solutions.
We’ll help you navigate potential resistance when deploying GenAI by equipping you with change management strategies that ensure successful adoption within your organization.
We’ll examine GenAI security and privacy best practices, assessing data exfiltration risks and privacy concerns associated with LLMs to ensure responsible implementation.
Take the GenAI journey.
Dedicated support optimized for the demanding schedules of busy executives.
- Four exclusive 90-minute sessions, facilitated by a leading expert and limited to eight peers for personalized attention.
- Several DLN mentors will dedicate up to four hours monthly, ensuring asynchronous collaboration and personalized guidance.
Meet the GenAI mentors.

Lucy Tancredi
GenAI and Tech Leader

Cecilia Dones
AI Transformation Leader
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is not a training program. This is an immersive experience that goes beyond the limitations of a training program. We combine high-caliber mentorship with strategic advisory services, creating direct impact on your current initiatives.
Our focus is on real-time organizational and leadership strategies, providing you with actionable guidance tailored to your specific needs, not generic training modules.
Ask insightful questions, collaborate within dedicated peer groups, and receive sustained, real-time implementation advice engineered to drive long-term strategic impact and tangible results.
We seamlessly complement offline events, offering Data and AI leaders unparalleled 24/7 access to professional partnerships and support.
Instead of allocating resources solely to traditional Learning and Development initiatives or Conferences, consider this strategic investment in consultancy-led growth. By participating in the Humalign network, Data and AI leaders gain the capabilities and effectiveness they need to navigate complex challenges within their organizations, ultimately driving unparalleled business outcomes.
Access top-tier leadership expertise, previously available only through top-dollar consulting firms, with our affordable annual membership.
• Expert-Led Guidance: Our instructors are industry leaders with extensive experience in GenAI implementation. They'll provide practical advice and best practices tailored to your industry.
• Data-Centric Approach: We'll help you identify the data you need and develop strategies to ensure its quality and security.
• Change Management Support: We'll equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate potential resistance and ensure employee buy-in for a successful GenAI rollout.
• Ongoing Support: Even after the program concludes, we'll provide ongoing support to help you troubleshoot challenges and maximize the value of your GenAI investment.
This comprehensive package, including annual network access and the GenAI journey, is available for $16,980 USD.