Our Story

When ChatGPT emerged,
co-founders Emma and Zach had an "oh sh*t" moment.

We instantly recognized AI's potential to reshape small and medium-sized businesses. Excited but frustrated by the lack of accessible resources for small businesses, we embarked on a mission to understand and share AI’s potential.

Driven by curiosity and necessity, we immersed ourselves in learning and experimenting with AI tools, realizing that AI is the most transformative technology of our lifetime. It is capable of leveling the playing field between mega-corporations and the rest of us. We’ve dedicated ourselves to democratizing AI knowledge, making it accessible and understandable for businesses of all sizes.

We’re on a mission to help small and medium-sized businesses and organizations punch above their weight by leveraging cutting-edge off-the-shelf AI technology.

Our Impact

Our Team

Zach Giglio

Founder & CEO

Zach is certified by the Wharton School of Business on AI, a TEDx Speaker, Charleston's 40 Under 40, and serves on the U.S. Chamber's Institute for Organization Management Curriculum Committee.

Emma Giglio

Founder & COO

Emma is a global-minded AI strategist whose leadership has positioned GCM as a go-to training partner for chambers, associations, and small businesses nationwide.

Gustav Steenkamp

Creative Director

Gustav is a seasoned creative director, specializing in visual storytelling and brand development, with over a decade of experience across multiple industries worldwide.

Our Approach

At GCM, we’re driven by the belief that AI should be accessible to all businesses, not just the industry giants. Frustrated by the lack of practical, approachable resources for small businesses, we committed ourselves to simplifying AI, making it understandable, usable, and genuinely useful for organizations of every size.

What sets us apart is our focus on real-world implementation. We don’t just teach AI; we help businesses embed it into their daily operations using off-the-shelf, easy-to-use tools that immediately enhance efficiency and drive growth. This isn’t hypothetical. We’ve worked on the ground with associations, construction firms, chambers, and small businesses across the country, identifying what actually works in real workflows. Those experiences continue to shape our approach.

At GCM, we see ourselves as partners in your success. Our role is to help you unlock AI’s potential in a way that feels attainable and impactful, empowering your business to compete with even the largest companies. Our mission is to ensure that small and medium-sized organizations thrive with AI, using technology that’s available today and ready to deliver results.

Our Impact

1000+

Professionals Presented to and Trained Nationwide

U.S. Chamber IOM Curriculum Committee & Faculty

2023 Small Business of the Year

Recognized for Helping SMBs Leverage AI

Workshops, Presentations, and Trainings Delivered

in every US region

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