Meet the Team: Brian Klein, MBA, Business Development
Brian Klein joins Transparent AI as our Director of Business Development, bringing over 12 years of experience in customer-facing enterprise technology with a particular focus on search, AI/ML, and highly regulated systems. With his unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, Brian bridges the gap between our cutting-edge explainable AI technology and the complex needs of enterprise clients. His impressive educational background—including an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Cornell University, and a Bachelor's degree in Physics specializing in Astrophysics from the University of Chicago—provides him with both the technical depth and business perspective needed to navigate the challenges of bringing transformative AI technology to market.
As a US Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer holding a Top Secret/SCI clearance, Brian brings a distinct perspective on the critical importance of security, compliance, and transparency in AI systems—particularly for government applications and highly regulated industries. This background has shaped his approach to business development, where he excels at articulating how Transparent AI's technology addresses the unique compliance and auditability requirements that traditional "black box" AI solutions cannot meet. Throughout his career, Brian has led the development of dozens of enterprise software implementations with an average annual recurring revenue of $500,000 each, demonstrating his ability to translate technical capabilities into substantial business value while managing the complete implementation lifecycle from initial statement of work through deployment and support.
Brian's entrepreneurial spirit and product development expertise are invaluable assets to our team. Before joining Transparent AI, he led products for responsible AI and machine learning development in regulated industries, showcasing his commitment to the same principles of transparency and accountability that drive our company mission. His experience creating enterprise SaaS products responsible for seven-figure annual recurring revenue demonstrates his ability to develop and position technology solutions that resonate with enterprise customers. As a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Brian brings disciplined process improvement methodologies to our business development efforts, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of quality and efficiency as we scale.
At Transparent AI, Brian leads our go-to-market strategy and client engagement initiatives, working closely with potential customers to understand their specific challenges and demonstrate how our explainable AI solutions can address critical pain points while maintaining full auditability. His experience as a Responsible AI product manager and consultant makes him uniquely qualified to communicate the value proposition of our technology to organizations grappling with the ethical and regulatory implications of AI adoption. Brian's passion for responsible innovation combined with his track record of successful product development—including leading a $2 million product from concept to market—positions him as a key driver of Transparent AI's mission to create machine learning tools that are both powerful and fully transparent.