Credentials
- Founder and CEO, Atlanta AI & Robotics Initiative
- Former Microsoft AI & Cloud Specialist
- U.S. Army Veteran
- Georgia Tech MBA · MSc, AI
- Morehouse College alumnus
Media Kit
Nolan
Founder and CEO, AARI. Physical AI speaker, educator, and operator.
Recognition & Appearances
- Georgia Tech Black Alumni Organization Entrepreneur Award
- Upcoming: Imagination in Action Physical AI Summit, MIT Samberg Conference Center, October 30, 2026
- TAG //SHIFT: AI 2026 opening keynote and fireside speaker
- RenderATL 2026 keynote speaker
- Georgia AI Data Center Leadership Summit panelist
- 40+ students trained and $100K+ raised
- AARI workshops featuring Microsoft, NVIDIA, Red Hat, Cisco, QTS, Google Cloud.
Current Story
Nolan is building the operators, infrastructure, and ecosystems powering the physical AI economy. Through AARI, he gives underserved students hands-on experience across robotics, edge systems, data centers, energy, and deployment. AARI operates two training environments, has trained more than 40 students. His message is direct: the physical AI economy needs operators, not observers.
Booking Contact
For speaking inquiries, email nolan@atlanta-robotics.org or schedule a call.
Press photos
TAG keynote photo · RenderATL keynote photo · MIT speaker announcement
TAG photography: RMOPhotography / Technology Association of Georgia. MIT announcement: Imagination in Action.
Book Nolan
Speaking from $5,000. Send an inquiry · nolan@atlanta-robotics.org
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