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Jordan Plawner

Founder, Pacific AI Advisory; Former Global Director of AI Strategy, Intel

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semiconductor ai chips; ai strategy adoption and governance; ai native saas agi value creation

Jordan Plawner

Founder, Pacific AI Advisory; Former Global Director of AI Strategy, Intel

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Jordan Plawner is a seasoned Semiconductor and AI Technology and Product Executive and General Manager, bridging the gap to AI success. He leverages over 30 years of experience at Intel, including his role as Global Executive for AI Products and Strategy, where he led cross-functional semiconductor product, marketing, and engineering teams in planning, building, and launching innovative data center and server products across AI, compute, storage, networking, and optics. He is now a Chief AI Officer and Executive guiding mid-sized companies, local governments, VC firms, and startups on adopting and harnessing AI.

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The physical and computing foundations that make AI possible, from chip design and hyperscale cloud to data center power, cooling, and connectivity. Experts here help clients understand what it takes to build and scale AI at the infrastructure level.

How organizations put AI to work, from strategy and operating-model change to workforce impact and measurable transformation. Experts here help clients move AI initiatives from pilot to production.

The competitive, financial, and go-to-market forces shaping the AI industry, from frontier labs to enterprise vendors and investors. Experts here help clients read the market and make sharper strategic and investment decisions.

The regulatory and governance frameworks shaping how AI is built and deployed, from board oversight to international policy. Experts here help clients navigate compliance and prepare for what's ahead.

Career History

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Apr 2024 – Current

Founder, Executive AI Strategist — Pacific AI Advisory, LLC

Helps organizations harness AI's transformative potential, drawing on a decade at Intel and experience guiding mid-sized companies, local governments, VC firms, and startups.

 

Jan 2025 – May 2026

Venture Partner — Oregon Venture Fund

 

Apr 2024 – Oct 2025

AI Strategy Advisor and Product Management Executive — AI Advisory Group

Equips executive teams to be AI champions, fostering a culture of innovation and change management, translating complex AI concepts into actionable strategies.

 

Jan 2020 – Apr 2024

Global Director of Intel AI Products and Strategy — Intel Corporation

Established and led Intel-wide AI Strategy and Execution Product Forum for AI hardware and software portfolio investment strategy, planning the Intel Xeon AI full stack roadmap.

 

Jul 2016 – Dec 2019

General Manager - AI Product Management, Artificial Intelligence Products Group — Intel Corporation

Led development of AI data center vision and strategy; secured funding, engineering commitments, and acquisitions enabling Intel to build a multibillion-dollar AI business.

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