Hi, I'm Anthony DeSimone
I specialize in guiding executives and professionals on how to safely and effectively integrate AI into their Organizations.
Through Generative AI training, I help organizations understand the risks and capabilities of these tools while creating efficiency, safeguarding data, and driving profitability. As a keynote speaker, I present at conventions across the United States and Canada, sharing practical strategies for adopting tools like ChatGPT with confidence and accountability.
My background as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA), combined with over 23 years of consulting experience, gives me a unique perspective on both the financial and strategic challenges organizations face. This foundation allows me to connect AI innovation with real-world business impact.
I describe my personal journey as working toward a "ChatGPhD"—a commitment to mastering AI in the business context and helping others build their own expertise. My focus is on equipping organizations with practical skills, clear strategies, and the confidence to use AI as a lasting advantage.
my Mission
I train organizations to safely and efficiently use Generative AI so they can operate at a higher level of efficiency, safeguard sensitive data, and increase profitability. When organizations strengthen their own capabilities with AI, they are better positioned to strengthen and support their clients and the communities they serve.
Through You’re the Expert Now, I help leaders address the most pressing challenges they face: unclear processes, inefficient operations, and the absence of reliable benchmarks. My training focuses on how to get the most out of Generative AI tools by aligning them with an organization’s existing standard operating procedures (SOPs). This ensures AI is not just an add-on but a practical extension of how the organization already works, driving consistency, accountability, and measurable results.
My passion lies in guiding professionals through their journey toward AI proficiency. I often describe my own path as pursuing a “ChatGPhD” - a commitment to mastering AI in a business context and sharing that knowledge so others can gain confidence in their own use of the technology.
From early career steps at Deloitte to roles as CFO, COO, President, and trusted adviser, I have consistently focused on turning complexity into clarity. Today, I bring that same discipline to training organizations on Generative AI, ensuring that leaders and their teams use these tools effectively and ethically to achieve growth and long-term success.
Beyond consulting and training, I serve as an adjunct professor and former interim executive director at the State University of New York at Buffalo Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL). These roles reflect my commitment to building a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and safe adoption of emerging technologies.
my VISION
My vision is straightforward: to facilitate your journey toward self-improvement and technological adaptability, guiding you to become the best version of yourself in an increasingly digital world. This pursuit is grounded in the belief that while we are inherently exceptional, there exists an even more remarkable version of ourselves. This version is unlocked through goal setting, a dedication to learning, embracing a mindset open to transformation, and the strategic application of AI tools like ChatGPT.
Achieving this heightened version of yourself requires a genuine yen for change, including embracing AI and its capabilities. Embracing change, growth, and technological advancements is the foundation upon which any individual can build a limitless future. Often, the only barrier to achieving greatness is oneself.
My success in assisting others stems not solely from my expertise in goal setting, financial management, operations, and mentoring but from a genuine care for helping individuals connect deeply with what truly matters to them - now enriched by the practical and innovative use of ChatGPT and AI. This connection ignites the drive for action and transformation. Remarkably, the shift needed to embark on this transformative journey often involves minor adjustments, including the willingness to engage with AI as a tool for learning, efficiency, and growth.
You stand on the brink of unlocking the most effective and empowered version of yourself, with the added dimension of AI literacy and application enhancing your journey.
Contact information: Tony@yenllc.com