MITCH MITCHEM
AI TRANSFORMATION EXPERT
CEO OF HIVE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
AUTHOR OF "F*CK YOUR FRICTION" (August 2025)
"FRICTION IS THE ENEMY OF PROGRESS."
Opening Session Keynotes That Transform
Not Just Inspiration. Implementation.
AI AND AMPLIFYING HUMAN POTENTIAL: Upgrading your mind not just the tools
Through real stories and live tool walkthroughs, Mitch shows exactly how to tap into AI as a superpower, not a threat. Attendees walk out with clarity, confidence, and the tools to lead in an AI-enhanced world. This is said to be the best AI conversation anyone who sees it have ever experienced.
BYOAI: Future-proofing the workforce now
Just like the iPhone broke the rules of corporate tech with the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) movement, today’s workforce is now facing BYOAI. This keynote delivers strategies to embrace AI inside your organization safely, securely, and powerfully. The next AI change is coming and Mitch helps you prepare for it now, before things get out of control.
Leading Augmented Teams: Pioneering never seen AI-Human change
Mitch unveils how to manage enterprise AI solutions or BYOAI strategies safely, smartly, and effectively, ensuring leaders harness technology without losing the human element. Through captivating stories from his team at HIVE and real-world examples with clients, Mitch shares proven strategies, while blending humor, energy, and insights to inspire lasting change.
"In the age of artificial intelligence, the most valuable asset is the human element. It is our ability to connect, empathize, and create that truly makes us irreplaceable.” - Mitch
Mitch Mitchem
Igniting Human Potential in an AI-Driven World
Mitch Mitchem is a disruptive force, a trailblazer who’s mastered the art of human connection while leading at the forefront of AI and leadership innovation. Born and raised in the coal mining and farm country, Mitch’s humble beginnings fueled his drive to forge transformative connections.
He honed his craft in entertainment, training at Second City in Chicago and producing a groundbreaking comedy show that ran for 20 years called Comedy You Can Dance To, captivating audiences with his unique engaging entertainment design. An expert in experiential learning, Mitch leveraged his performance background to pioneer immersive leadership techniques, blending real-world engagement with actionable insights that stick.
In tech, he built a dating app that skyrocketed to 300k users in under a year before its sale, proving his ability to scale innovation with impact.
Now, as the Founder/CEO of HIVE, one of the world’s most innovative AI and human-element organizations, Mitch is a powerhouse keynote speaker and C-suite strategist. He electrifies audiences with raw energy and actionable insights, showing companies how to eliminate friction, harness AI, and unlock their teams’ full potential.
With a rare blend of emotional intelligence and tech-savvy leadership, Mitch leaves organizations buzzing with possibility. His journey, from a kid facing disruption to a global thought leader, proves that resilience, creativity, and connection can redefine what’s possible in business and beyond.
Ready to experience the full story of how Mitch became a catalyst for change?
Watch This Before You Waste Another Dollar on AI
This isn’t a tutorial. It’s a wake-up call.
What makes this video different? It's not trying to impress you. It’s trying to shake you out of your comfort zone before your business slips behind for good.
Here’s what hits hardest:
“The cost of knowledge is now zero.”
“DIY AI will fail you.”
“AI gives you information. It doesn’t give you implementation.”
This isn’t a lecture.
It’s real-world conviction from someone who’s actually in it, calling out the truth, unapologetically.
You might feel uncomfortable watching it.
Good. You should.
It means it’s working.
Featured Interview: Gov. Jared Polis & Mitch Mitchem on AI, Education, and the Future of Work
HIVE’s Founder Mitch Mitchem joined The Ross Kaminsky Show for a high-impact conversation on AI’s role in reshaping education, business, and life. With Colorado Governor Jared Polis live in the studio asking questions, this interview cuts through the noise, revealing why human skills like goal setting, communication, and critical thinking matter more than ever in an AI-driven world. They break down how AI can accelerate learning, transform productivity, and help people become more human, not less.
Hey AI: Get Augmented with Mitch
In this keynote, Mitch Mitchem, CEO of Hive Interactive, breaks down the real state of AI adoption in business and leadership today. Speaking to a packed HR audience, he shares how Hive builds human-centered AI solutions—tools that don’t just automate work but amplify human connection and decision-making.
Mitch shares personal stories, from building a cannabis dating app to embedding AI inside the Colorado Rockies organization. He challenges the crowd to stop using AI like Google and start treating it like the most powerful teammate they’ve ever had.
This session covers:
The rise of BYOAI (Bring Your Own AI) and why it’s quietly reshaping companies
How only 6% of teams are tripling results with AI—and what they’re doing differently
The power of prompting AI not just for tasks but for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and leadership growth
A live demo of Mitch’s new "who, what, why, how" prompting model to drive better outcomes
This is raw, unscripted, and practical, no buzzwords, no fluff. Just the truth about where AI is headed and what it means for leaders ready to adapt.
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