Matt brings nearly 20 years of experience leading technology-driven innovation and scaling AI and Machine Learning solutions at a Fortune 25 company. His work has transformed operations across Pharmacy, Retail, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
Matt is known for breaking down silos and aligning diverse teams, managing complex data ecosystems, and driving results in highly matrixed organizations. His ability to engage executives, business leaders, technical teams, and external partners has been a consistent driver of success throughout his career.
Drew Boyd is a global leader in innovation and creativity, international speaker, award-winning author, and university professor. He helps businesses and governments build a culture of innovation and solve their toughest challenges.
A former U.S. Air Force officer and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Drew brings discipline and strategic thinking to his work. He led Johnson & Johnson's Marketing Mastery program, teaching innovation, strategy, and persuasion to global executives. Today, Drew inspires teams worldwide to unlock creativity and drive business growth.
RJ is a purpose-driven innovation leader passionate about helping people and organizations unlock their potential. At the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub, he leads Partner Success-building meaningful relationships with corporate partners like Microsoft, P&G and Kroger to accelerate innovation through curated workshops, talent strategy, and research connections.
With a background in innovation and product development, RJ blends creativity and strategy to design experiences that drive impact. He's known for his collaborative approach, clear communication, and ability to turn big ideas into action.
John Delay serves as an advisor with 45+ years as a senior executive at L3 Harris Sr. Scientist, PLM, strategic growth, M&A as well as being a successful founder and advisor for other start-ups in the government sector.
Trisha Schepers is a strategic operations and product leader who helps startups scale revenue, streamline operations, and turn complex systems into competitive advantages with products and services. She is a recognized as a Top Woman in Media Operations and a co-inventor on multiple advertising technology patents.
With over a decade of experience across media, advertising operations, yield management, and product strategy, Trisha has built and led teams at the intersection of technology, data, and execution. She has driven measurable growth by optimizing monetization models, improving forecasting and analytics, and building scalable operational frameworks that support rapid expansion.
Our Mission:
Guiding Your AI Journey
We help people understand how to use unexplainable models in a responsible manner and how these models can augment, rather than replace human creativity. Innovation Acceleration's mission is to empower organizations to unlock their creative potential through the integration of advanced AI technologies and structured innovation frameworks. We aim to accelerate the innovation process, enabling companies to generate and activate impactful ideas efficiently and effectively.
Presentations + Publications
Unlocking Innovation: How Matt Sias is Helping Businesses Use AI at Innovation Acceleration