Hi! I'm Dr. Randy Olson. I turn ambitious AI ideas into business wins - bridging the gap between technical promise and real-world impact. My work sits at the crossroads of data science, AI engineering, and executive strategy, where I help leadership teams cut through the noise, focus on the highest-impact opportunities, and architect solutions that actually move the needle.
Across edtech, biotech, finance, and enterprise, I've guided organizations to uncover the critical 20% of business efforts that drive 80% of the value. Whether it's designing LLM-powered conversational systems, building computer vision pipelines, or launching predictive analytics platforms, my approach always ties back to what matters most: measurable results and strategic advantage.
Today, I'm Co-Founder of Wyrd Studios, where we're building technology that serves humanity through privacy-first AI applications and human-centered design. We believe technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.
My journey started with creative data science projects like mapping optimal road trips and solving Where's Waldo with machine learning - work that's been featured in the New York Times, Wired, and FiveThirtyEight. Now I apply the same analytical rigor and innovative thinking to both consulting work and building products that truly serve humanity.
Based in Portland, Oregon and collaborating worldwide, I partner with organizations ready to see AI as more than just a buzzword. If you're looking for a guide who can translate the latest breakthroughs into tangible business value, or want to build technology that serves humanity, let's connect and build something remarkable.