Chris Blackburn

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Chris Blackburn

CEO & Founder, Liatrio

Chris Blackburn is the CEO and founder of Liatrio, an AI-first technology consultancy that helps large enterprises modernize how they build, deliver, and operate software. He founded Liatrio with one clear goal: to help the largest and most complex organizations work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. He believes modernization starts with a people-first mindset, giving teams the clarity, skills, and systems they need to thrive in a fast-changing environment. Chris works with leaders who are ready to break old patterns, experiment boldly, and move with urgency.

1 in the library1 talkPublishing since 2025
Cover of Lead for the Long Game

Newest · 2025

Lead for the Long Game

In an era where AI capabilities advance monthly rather than yearly, mid-level enterprise leaders face an impossible choice: move fast and risk catastrophic failure, or move cautiously and become obsolete.

Free · Creative Commons2025 · Guidance paper · Ebook & PDF

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2025

Guidance paperLead for the Long Game

with Amy Willard, Michelle Gill & 2 others

2025

TalkBeyond Individual Productivity: Building AI-Enabled Organizations

Las Vegas 2025 · 26 min

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