Anne is a renowned expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognized as one of the region’s Top Women in Tech, Anne is a respected speaker and author on AI and technology trends. At Hartman, Anne helps clients optimize operational efficiency, spark innovation, and establish security to mitigate risks. Previously, Anne was the Managing Director of Entrepreneur and Ecosystem Empowerment for TEDCO. In this role, she mentored and invested in rural and underserved technology entrepreneurs while also fostering ecosystem development. Anne’s career in technology began as an early pioneer of the Internet, during which she held product development and marketing management roles at Apple, AOL (during its start-up phase), and Viewtron, North America’s first consumer online service. After her time in Silicon Valley, where she launched Apple’s first online service, Anne returned to the East Coast to found Accelerate Partners, mentoring, and advising a wide range of early-stage and established technology companies. Anne holds a patent in data match analysis and is the founder of SameGrain, an award-winning AI-enabled community engagement platform. Anne is a Board Member for Frederick Innovative Technology Center. She earned a BS in Communications from Florida State University.