Gary Watson

Background

About Gary Watson

Throughout my career, I have thrived on pioneering change—whether it was guiding an idea from the lab to a first-of-its-kind manufacturing facility, forging record-setting international research partnerships, or leading global technology adoption across continents. Each chapter has reinforced my belief in the power of creativity, resilience, and cross-cultural understanding. Since returning to the U.S. in 2005, I have immersed myself in the creative arts and digital content production, building new skills in video, audio, and social media. The emergence of advanced AI, especially since the 2016 AlphaGo milestone, has rekindled my passion for technology. I am now an active user of OpenAI, GROK and Perplexity, and convinced that the senior community—my own community—has been largely left behind in this revolution. I am eager to help change that. At 77 and in my 4th act, I realize I am an unconventional fit to any leading edge innovative team of creators and doers. However, my experiences abroad have taught me many lessons. One being, “make weaknesses your friends then build from your strengths. In this situation, I offer not only decades of leadership and innovation, but also a firsthand understanding of the challenges and aspirations of older adults. My goal is to help guide meaningful AI developments that empower aging populations, foster digital inclusion, and unlock the creative potential of seniors worldwide. All I seek is the opportunity to contribute. I am asking for that chance by seeking a part-time, remote opportunity to contribute wisdom, experience, and creativity to the next generation of AI solutions. I look forward to discussing how my experience and vision can help your organization make AI truly accessible for all generations.