Miles Sebesta

Miles Sebesta, former Vice President of Innovation, is a seasoned full-stack technology consultant with over 15 years of experience in the start-up industry.

Miles’ expertise lies in establishing teams that create transformative technology solutions, developing mission focused initiatives, rapid prototyping, and up-skilling teams. His proven record includes launching B2G SaaS products while leading apprenticeship programs, giving him a holistic understanding of the tech landscape. He has skillfully trained over 100 students in software development and managed large teams.

Miles’ portfolio of leadership achievements ranges from developing a COVID-19 rapid response platform to implementing a project management apprenticeship pipeline. Among his most noteworthy accomplishments is the creation of an NLP AI text message service for city governments that gained an honorable mention in a national innovation contest. To Miles, AI signifies more than just a change to how we work, it also has the power to help foster inclusivity. However, he emphasizes the need for deliberate and thoughtful engagement with AI. Recognizing that AI can be an extremely disruptive force.

Miles advocates for comprehensive AI education, ethics, open debate, appropriate regulation, and strategic utilization of the technology. He wants to help ensure that the advancements in AI bridge, rather than widen, the digital divide.

In his downtime, Miles loves playing with his young kids and working with community-centric organizations like City Without Orphans