# Simon Minton > Technology leader, AI strategist, speaker, and founder of Canary IQ. ## About Simon Minton helps leaders make smarter technology decisions. He is the founder of Canary IQ, a Technology Intelligence platform that gives leaders, funds, and investors the edge they need in emerging technology. He advises organizations on AI strategy, building initiatives that drive measurable results. He writes about technology on Technical Chops and publishes technology intelligence briefings through Canary IQ. ## Contact - Email: simon@minton.co - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minton/ - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/simonminton ## Speaking Simon speaks to boards, at leadership offsites, company away days, and industry events. Topics include: - AI Strategy for Leaders - From Hype to Utility - Technology Intelligence - Building Products with AI ## Writing - Technical Chops (opinions on technology): https://www.technicalchops.com - Canary IQ Briefings (technology intelligence): https://briefings.canaryiq.com ## Ventures - Canary IQ: Technology Intelligence platform — https://canaryiq.com - Austen: AI-powered content platform — https://austenapp.com - AssetKit: Brand asset automation — https://assetkit.io - Sloane: AI product identification from video — https://withsloane.com - Poppins: AI family management — https://poppinshq.com - Fatto: Meal coordination tool — https://itsfatto.com - Nursery Downloader: Bulk nursery photo downloads — https://nurserydownloader.com ## Companies Worked With CAPCO, Field Margin, Gousto, H/Advisors, HSBC, Lightrock, Manifest, Pernod Ricard, Proofed, RWS, Sauber, Samsung, SERCO, Verlinvest, Wimbledon, WorldFirst, WWF ## Links - Website: https://www.minton.co - Canary IQ: https://www.canaryiq.com - Technical Chops: https://www.technicalchops.com