
Sam Leigh
AI Systems Architect & Speaker | Brand / Biz Dev | Venture Media, Growth & Partnerships
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About
Award-winning media and technology consultant, operations specialist, and multidisciplinary strategist with over a decade of experience spearheading brand initiatives and guiding organizations at the intersection of media, partnerships, and innovation. Currently managing growth and enterprise AI transformation at inArtists (iA), a tech & media venture spanning content, consulting, distribution, talent management, production, and creator partnerships.
Working across global agencies, Fortune 100 brands, government, NGO's, and startups, leading initiatives that connect culture, commerce, and technology. Scaling platform networks, structuring international distribution deals, advising on enterprise AI adoption, strategy, implementation, and management, and overseeing projects in tech, film, television, and digital media with global reach.
An MBA graduate of UCLA Anderson, CAA alum, and a U.S. Navy veteran with a national security background and clearances, recognized for driving growth through clarity under pressure, disciplined execution, and high-trust partnerships.
Writing for TheWeekendRead.com, examining how media, AI, and business transformation are shaping the future.