Henry Hays is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and author with a distinguished career spanning pharmaceuticals, healthcare, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. Early in his career, Henry held leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry, contributing to the growth and success of innovative biotech companies including Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Avanir Pharmaceuticals, both of which achieved successful exits and became notable success stories in the life sciences sector. He later expanded his focus to enterprise technology, leading transformative initiatives across cloud computing, cybersecurity, managed services, data analytics, and emerging technologies. As the Founding Director of the LSU Applied Intelligence Lab, Henry helped establish a groundbreaking program dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence research, workforce development, and industry collaboration. Today, he serves as a Partner at Sparkhound, where he leads the firm's AI division, helping organizations translate the promise of artificial intelligence into measurable business outcomes. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Henry is also the author of the recently published book They Were Debating Horses, which explores the human side of innovation, decision-making, and the transformative impact of emerging technologies in an era of unprecedented change.