Speaking
I speak on AI security, synthetic voice detection, multimodal creative systems, and AI memory research. My talks aim to be practical and accessible, connecting technical concepts to real-world decisions.
Speaker Bio
Andrew Metcalf builds AI systems that create, protect, and explore memory. He founded Ajax Studio, a multimodal platform for generating music, videos, and digital artists with persistent creative identity. He also created VoiceGuard AI, a free tool for detecting synthetic voice scams.
Andrew is the author of Last Ascension, a novel exploring consciousness and AI, featured at the London Book Fair and Frankfurter Buchmesse. He serves as a Senior Engineer at Costco IT and pre-doctoral researcher investigating episodic and semantic memory in AI systems.
His background includes US Army service, founding Textstr (an automotive SMS marketing platform), and serving on the board of Fresh Start Futures. He brings a practical, execution-focused perspective to discussions of AI technology and its implications.
Talk Topics
These are representative topics. Talks can be customized for specific audiences and contexts.
Defending Against Synthetic Voice Attacks
A practical overview of how synthetic voice technology enables new fraud vectors and what organizations can do to detect and prevent voice-based social engineering. Suitable for risk management, compliance, and security audiences.
Building AI Systems with Persistent Identity
An exploration of how AI systems can maintain consistent identity across interactions. Drawing from work on Ajax Studio, this talk covers the technical and conceptual challenges of creative continuity in generative systems.
Episodic Memory in AI: Research Directions
A deeper dive into the research questions around memory in AI systems. What would it mean for an AI to have episodic memory? Why does it matter? What are the current approaches and their limitations?
AI Governance for Non-Technical Leaders
A practical framework for thinking about AI governance without requiring deep technical expertise. Covers risk assessment, policy development, and building appropriate oversight structures.
From SaaS to AI Products: Lessons in Building
A candid look at the journey from founding a SaaS company to building AI products. What transfers, what does not, and what I wish I had known earlier.
Engagements
Guest Speaker
UW Professional and Continuing Education
Invited as a highlighted guest speaker for a cohort of management professionals studying cybersecurity risk management. Topics include incident response, policy development, and security assessments.
Wednesday evening sessions
Booking Information
I am available for conferences, corporate events, executive sessions, academic lectures, and podcast appearances. Virtual and in-person formats both work.
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Contact for Speaking
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I enjoy connecting with audiences who are thinking seriously about AI, security, creativity, and the future of intelligent systems.
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