Join us for June’s Founder Friday with Trent Gillespie, Seattle University Executive MBA alum, former Amazon executive, and CEO of Stellis AI. In this personal talk, Trent will share some of the story behind his own path: the missteps, leaps, and turning points that took him from SU classrooms to leading global innovation and growth efforts at Amazon, overcoming his fears to become a keynote speaker, and creating an AI transformation firm to scale positive impact with AI. Blending those lessons, he will inspire students the audience to explore boldly, accelerate their growth, and design careers on their own terms. Because the future won’t wait — and this is the moment to step into it.

If you’re interested in engineering, business, analytics, innovation, or building a future-ready career in an AI-driven world, this Founder Friday is for you.

About Trent

Trent Gillespie is a Seattle University Executive MBA alum, former Amazon executive, and the CEO of Stellis AI, where he helps organizations turn AI from uncertainty into real outcomes. Over his career, Trent has led global growth and innovation initiatives, set privacy standards for Alexa AI, and advised organizations on how to adopt AI safely, responsibly, and effectively. Today, he is also an internationally recognized keynote speaker focused on practical, human-centered AI adoption.

About Founder Friday

Founder Friday is a quarterly event hosted by Seattle University’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IEC). Each session features an SU alum founder who shares their entrepreneurial and professional journey with students, alumni, faculty, and the community. Events are free, open to the public, and include light refreshments.