Dr. Freddie Seba

AI Governance Keynote Speaker  ·  Author  ·  Scholar Operator

EdD · USF  ·  MBA · Yale  ·  MA · Stanford  · Teaching · UIC  ·  20+ years · Silicon Valley Founder & Global Executive · Digital Health · Fintech · Higher Ed.

Why Dr. Seba
Scholar + PractitionerDoctoral research on AI governance combined with 20+ years founding and leading technology organizations globally.
Non-Vendor. Non-Partisan.No tool to sell. Fiduciary-ready guidance built on doctoral research — not advocacy or product placement.
Global Executive CredibilitySVP at BBVA across 30+ countries · Latin America & Europe · Silicon Valley Founder · Ingram Micro · Epson America.
Peer-Reviewed ResearchSeba et al. (2025, in press) — JMIR Medical Informatics: Embedding GenAI into Health Informatics Education.
70+ Newsletter IssuesUngoverned: AI Ethics & Governance for Leaders, Boards & Trustees — practitioner signals, board-ready insights.
YouTube · Spotify · Apple · SubstackAI Governance with Dr. Freddie Seba · @AIEthicsAndGovernance
Signature Talks
TALK 01
Ungoverned: Why AI Fails Quietly — and What Leaders Must Do Before the Incident
Boards · Trustees · C-Suite · Founders · Higher Education · Financial Services
The AI MVG framework gives leaders a compact, deployable oversight structure they can implement now — before failure makes governance unavoidable.
TALK 02
The 12 Ps of Responsible AI Oversight: A Framework Every Board Can Use
Boards · Governance Committees · Compliance · Financial Services · Healthcare
Translates responsible AI from aspiration into infrastructure: inventory, risk tiering, decision rights, vendor accountability, and incident readiness.
TALK 03
Governing the Agentic Era Before Drift: What Changes When AI Acts
Corporate Executives · Digital Health · Banking · CIOs
Maps the drift risk, governance gaps, and board-ready response — with a practical Minimum Viable Governance framework before agentic AI failure becomes your headline risk.
Keynote 45–60 min Half-Day Workshop Full-Day Workshop Virtual Keynote Board Briefing Fireside Chat
What Leaders Say

“Freddie is a visionary speaker and expert in technology. His ability to simplify complex concepts and engage diverse audiences made a lasting impression.”

Miguel Casillas Founder & Executive Director, SV Links

“Working with Freddie was a transformative experience. His expertise and knack for inspiring innovative thinking helps us reimagine how we approach partnerships.”

Matthew Holt Co-Founder, The Healthcare Blog & Health 2.0

“We express our sincere gratitude — delivering impactful, transformational world-class experiences for our students.”

Bhavya Kondapaneni Program Specialist, UC Berkeley Extension

“Freddie is an exceptional thought leader who combines deep expertise with an inspiring approach to innovation. His presentations provide executives with actionable insights.”

Malcolm Vernon Executive Network Leader

“Freddie excels in crafting relatable, dynamic presentations that turn complex tech topics into actionable takeaways. His engaging style leaves audiences informed and inspired.”

Isabel Perez Fernandez Head of Finance, BBVA Global Wealth Advisors

“Freddie’s insights spark fresh ideas. His unmatched ability to connect emerging tech with market needs inspires and fosters creativity.”

Antonio Fontanini Chief Exponential Officer, Opinno
Publications
Book
Ungoverned: A Practical Guide to AI Minimum Viable Governance
The compact, deployable governance framework for boards, trustees & executives. Available on Amazon.
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Peer-Reviewed Research
Embedding GenAI into Health Informatics Education
Seba et al. (2025, in press) — JMIR Medical Informatics.
Book
Ungoverned — AI Minimum Viable Governance by Dr. Freddie Seba
Ungoverned
“The first AI failure at your institution won’t look like a scandal. It will look like a workflow.”
A Practical Guide to AI Minimum Viable Governance — the compact framework for boards, trustees & executives who cannot wait for the perfect policy. Based on doctoral research across healthcare, higher education & enterprise.
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