My name is Jon.
I want to be your voice.
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speaker leader gamer consultant nerd executive builder advisor creator advocate
I am Jon Wolheim, your elder millennial omega nerd and LinkedIn Top Voice in Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Video Games Industry.
I’m here to be your guide at this unprecedented intersection of human brilliance, Generative AI, and community connectivity. I blend humor, tech, and an understanding of the underdog to create career alchemy as NerdWerk, your advocate and ally in the industries of gaming, cutting-edge tech, and entertainment.
Together we can craft an empowering, equitable horizon for individuals and organizations alike where all voices are heard and celebrated. Since we’re still working toward that future, today I share my voice with a diverse array of causes and organizations as a board member/leader, community activist, professional speaker, and consultant.
I build trust, communities, and durable systems that promote performance, fairness, and equity.
Jon grew up in Paradise, California, received his MBA from the University of Southern California (USC), and was awarded graduate certificates from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and MIT. Jon has provided senior global leadership support to HR, TA, DEIB and L&D teams of 100+ for Apple, Amazon, and SoundHound AI.
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Professional Speaking
I specialize in speaking to large groups in the areas of career development, large team motivation, and professional acceleration for historically underrepresented groups worldwide.
On-line or in-person, I can elevate your message, amplify your visibility, and ignite new levels of success for your people, from non-profits to large corporations (pricing scales accordingly from free to bespoke).
Leading 750 fellow Underdogs through a career pathing exercise as “The Geek Work Guru” (LA, 2023)
Talent Tech Consultation and Voiceover
Add 20+ years of cutting-edge leadership experience for the world’s most admired technology brands, the #1 ranked MBA program on the planet, and the best executive education that Stanford and MIT have to offer through short or long-term consultancy.
I specialize in technical recruiting, applicant tracking systems (ATS), human capital management tools, proprietary talent system development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, executive recruiting and development strategies, large-scale learning and development, and more.
Your talent tech whisperer available for consultation during off-peak hours to service clients based in the EMEA and APAC, available for in-person and virtual consultancy and collaboration.