Honored to Share That I've Received the Theia Institute Founder's Badge
- Doug Shannon

- Sep 13
- 1 min read
This is not just about recognition, it is about responsibility. From the very start, I have been committed to helping shape Theia Institute’s mission, building the knowledge, certifications, and training that enterprises and professionals need to thrive in the age of AI.
Training and enablement matter because people are the first customers of every enterprise technology. Without empowering them, innovation stalls. With the right focus on skills and clarity, organizations unlock the ability to adapt, scale, and transform responsibly.
That is why I lead with a human-first approach: 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧.
▫️ 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 people with the tools and training they need.
▫️ 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 them to put that knowledge into practice.
▫️ 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 them to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing world.
Theia is doing exactly that, building certifications, workshops, and programs that prepare leaders, teams, and communities to use AI and enterprise technology with purpose. I am proud to stand with peers driving these efforts forward, making training not just an initiative but a foundation for trust and resilience.
The work continues. AI will not wait, and neither can we.
Forbes Technology Council Gartner Peer Experiences InsightJam.com PEX Network Theia Institute VOCAL Council IgniteGTM IA FORUM Solutions Review