CO-FOUNDER
Karl Cassell
Public speaker, writer, and social entrepreneur with experience in leadership and community economic development.
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Five founders.
One shared direction.
Helping organizations turn AI potential into practical progress.
EKG Futures brings a people-first approach to AI strategy, skills, and adoption. Meet our founding team and connect through the profiles below.
CO-FOUNDER
Jorel Robinson
Community leader and customer care professional bringing a people-first perspective to technology, service, and growth.
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CO-FOUNDER
Reginald Ward
Supply chain operations leader with experience in business execution, organizational change, and community board work.
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CO-FOUNDER
Charles “Chuck” Crawley
Big Bang Foundation co-founder and entrepreneur focused on technology, education, and creating community opportunities.
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CO-FOUNDER
Brandon Reynolds
EKG Futures co-founder in Cedar Rapids, helping shape a people-first approach to AI adoption and measurable progress.
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OUR SHARED APPROACH
AI adoption starts
with people.
Start with a real need.
Connect every AI initiative to the work, challenges, and outcomes that matter to the organization.
Build capability together.
Give teams room to learn, practice, and develop the confidence to use new tools thoughtfully.
Make progress visible.
Agree on success, test assumptions, and use evidence to guide the next decision.
LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Meet the possibilities.
Build the capability.
Explore a practical starting point for your team or leadership group.
Start a strategic conversation