Think Visual Houston – Allen Thorton: Turning AI into Actual Ownership

OUR SPEAKER: Author and keynote speaker is a proven SaaS & AI sales leader who blends enterprise growth, AI innovation, and community impact. He leads the 40 Acre Conference, positioning AI as the new underground railroad — unlocking ownership, equity, and empowerment for the next generation.

Allen will share his experience and insights as a community impact leader, including:

• Establishing iconic awards: MLK Legacy Builder Awards & Juneteenth Hall of Fame
• Partnerships with celebrities, government leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers
• Delivering digital equity to underserved youth by helping them “find their place and own it.”
• Sponsoring 3,000+ underserved youth with laptops, scholarships, and resources
• Turning AI into Actual Ownership through Cashflow, Community & Culture
• Framing AI as a tool for equity, ownership, and empowerment

Some drawing materials are provided, so bring a sketchbook, iPad, or other drawing tools to capture ideas and make them visual as well!

Think Visual Meetups are monthly in-person events that were started in Sydney, Australia, by Alan Chen & Diana Ayoub of Sh8peshifters.

Working with other Visual Thinkers in Australia, India, Norway, Kenya, and Houston, Think Visual! Community is truly an international collaboration.

Perfect for community organizers, consultants, facilitators, educators, counselors, artists, healthcare providers, and anyone who works with people to understand complex systems and make an impact.

Info: Network with other members of the Houston Innovation Ecosystem.

Info: Our speaker will tackle enterprise growth, AI innovation, and community impact. Allen leads the 40 Acre Conference, positioning AI as the new underground railroad — unlocking ownership, equity, and empowerment for the next generation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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