AI Business Retreat 2026
Retreat Faculty

Aaron Libner

Certified AIBMM Executive Coach

President, Coulee Tech — Eau Claire Market · Eau Claire, WI

Aaron Libner helps business leaders simplify technology and use AI and cybersecurity to grow with confidence.

AI Evangelist | Cyber Criminal Buttkicker | President, Coulee Tech Eau Claire, WI Market

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Save $500 — register by August 31, 2026

Certified AIBMM Executive Coach

Certified in the AI Business Maturity Model — the five-level framework the whole retreat is built around — and listed publicly in the AIBMM speaker directory, so the credential is checkable before you book anything.

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He carries a number, not just a deck

Over 20 years in business-to-business sales and leadership, and he runs the Eau Claire market for an Inc. 5000–recognized IT and cybersecurity firm. When he teaches AI for sales and operations, it is the work he does on his own week.

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Published on AI for this region specifically

Author of Eau Claire AI Unleashed and co-author of Wisconsin’s AI Leadership Blueprint for 2024 — AI use cases collected from leaders in this market, not case studies borrowed from the coasts.

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“Non-geek speak,” on Midwest stages

He presents at chambers of commerce, leadership groups, and industry events across the Midwest — the reason the phrase shows up in his own bio is that it is the whole point of how he teaches.

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About Aaron

Aaron Libner is a business growth strategist, AI evangelist, and cybersecurity advocate who helps organizations turn technology into a true competitive advantage. As President of Coulee Tech’s Eau Claire market and Chief Acquisition Officer, he works closely with business owners, executives, and community leaders to simplify complex technology decisions and drive measurable outcomes.

With over 20 years of business-to-business sales and leadership experience, Aaron brings a practical, results-driven approach to every engagement. He specializes in helping organizations — particularly in manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services — strengthen cybersecurity, modernize IT infrastructure, and implement AI in ways that are actionable, not overwhelming. His focus is on bridging the gap between innovation and execution, ensuring businesses don’t just understand AI, but actually use it to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and grow.

Aaron is known for his engaging, relatable speaking style, often breaking down advanced topics like AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation into “non-geek speak” that resonates with real-world business leaders. He regularly presents at chambers of commerce, leadership groups, and industry events across the Midwest, equipping teams with the knowledge and confidence to navigate today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Beyond his work in technology, Aaron is deeply committed to his community. He serves as President of Fierce Freedom, a nonprofit organization focused on combating human trafficking through education and awareness. He is also an active member of the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce, a Rotarian, and a frequent collaborator with local organizations working to strengthen the region’s business and nonprofit ecosystems.

Whether he’s advising a leadership team, speaking to a packed room, or connecting professionals across his network, Aaron’s mission remains the same: to help people and organizations grow with confidence by making technology approachable, secure, and impactful.

Biography and speaking topics as published on Aaron's AIBMM speaker profile.

What Aaron Speaks On

  • AI Unleashed: Smarter Tech, Safer Strategies
  • Leveraging AI in Business
  • AI Readiness & AI Business Maturity (AIBMM™ / maturity assessment)
  • AI Unleashed for Business Owners
  • AI Unleashed: For Non-Profits
  • AI Unleashed: AI Fraud
  • AI Generated Scams
  • Responsible AI (ethics, best practices, governance basics)
  • Cybersecurity for Modern Businesses (phishing → ransomware)
  • Click Smart, Not Scared: Smart AI Moves for Cyber-Aware Marketers
  • Harnessing AI’s Potential: A New Ally for Professionals
  • Building Resilient Teams in the Age of Digital Transformation
  • Growing Your Business Through Networking and Community Involvement

Books

All books from the Coulee Tech team →

See Him Teach — Sept 15, 2026

Event
AI Business Retreat 2026
Where
The Island · Spooner, WI (or attend live remote)
Format
20 hands-on sessions · 3 tracks · 4 instructors
Price
In person $995$495 · Remote $250

Save $500 — register by August 31, 2026

Session assignments are announced closer to the retreat — one registration covers every session either way.

Book Aaron for your event

Chamber and association talks, leadership and board sessions, non-profit teams, and company workshops — in person or virtual. Travel availability: national.

715-800-3104Send a speaking request

In the Community

  • President, Fierce Freedom — a nonprofit combating human trafficking through education and awareness
  • Active member, Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce
  • Rotarian

His Market

Aaron runs the Eau Claire office, covering the Chippewa Valley — Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, and the manufacturers and clinics around them.

Coulee Tech Eau Claire →

Coming to the retreat? Start with your seat.

The day runs three parallel tracks, so the agenda reads differently depending on your job. Pick the version written for yours — or see the full agenda.

Aaron Libner — Questions & Answers

Aaron Libner is President of Coulee Tech's Eau Claire, Wisconsin market and the company's Chief Acquisition Officer, and a Certified AIBMM Executive Coach. He has over 20 years of business-to-business sales and leadership experience and works with owners and executives — particularly in manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services — on cybersecurity, IT modernization, and practical AI adoption. He is also President of Fierce Freedom, a nonprofit combating human trafficking, an Eau Claire Chamber member, and a Rotarian. He is one of the five instructors teaching the AI Business Retreat on September 15, 2026 in Spooner, Wisconsin.
His published speaking topics include leveraging AI in business, AI readiness and AI business maturity using the AIBMM assessment, AI for non-profits, AI-generated scams and AI fraud, responsible AI covering ethics and governance basics, cybersecurity for modern businesses from phishing through ransomware, smart AI moves for cyber-aware marketers, harnessing AI as an ally for professionals, building resilient teams through digital transformation, and growing a business through networking and community involvement. He is known for an engaging “non-geek speak” style and presents to chambers of commerce, leadership groups, and industry events across the Midwest.
Yes. Aaron is a Certified AIBMM Executive Coach, certified in the AI Business Maturity Model — the five-level framework created by Coulee Tech CEO Rod Holum for scoring how far along an organization actually is with AI. His certification is listed publicly in the AIBMM speaker directory at aibmm.ai/speakers/alibner, so you can verify it yourself.
Yes. Aaron is on the instructor faculty for the AI Business Retreat on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at The Island in Spooner, Wisconsin. Which specific sessions each instructor leads is being finalized and will be announced closer to the retreat — one registration covers all 20 sessions across the Leadership, Sales & Marketing, and Builder tracks regardless.
Call the Coulee Tech Eau Claire office at 715-800-3104 or use the contact form at coulee.tech/contact and mention a speaking request. He presents to chambers of commerce, leadership groups, boards, non-profit teams, and company audiences, in person or virtual, and his listed travel availability is national.

Spend the day building it with Aaron.

One day, hands-on, at The Island in Spooner WI — Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Every track, the working lunch, and your written 90-day AI roadmap before you leave.

Save $500 — register by August 31, 2026