AI Bootcamp 2026

AI initiatives fail most often when organizations move too fast – adopting tools before validating whether they are appropriate, governable, or defensible in the first place. The Pax8 AI Bootcamp is designed to slow that rush, focusing instead on the frameworks required for responsible and intentional adoption inside of businesses and nonprofits. 

Teal cofounders, Gar Whaley and Reid Johnston, will be on site to deepen their understanding of how leaders should evaluate AI opportunities. The bootcamp emphasizes structured assessment across business value, user experience, and technical readiness, along with determining the appropriate level of intervention and recognizing when the right decision is to not use AI at all. 

This perspective matters for Teal’s clients. As pressure mounts to “do something with AI” or risk falling behind, organizations increasingly need advisors who can help separate viable opportunities from unnecessary risk, balancing innovation with:  

• Governance 

• Accountability 

• Longterm impact