Avery Swartz is a leading voice in AI adoption, tech education, and skills development for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. As the founder and CEO of Camp Tech, Avery and her team have delivered practical tech and AI skills training since 2012. Avery is also the co-lead of AI Skills Lab Canada, a national program dedicated to bridging the AI gender adoption gap for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.

A sought-after speaker, media contributor, and best-selling author, Avery is known for making technology and AI accessible, practical, and actionable. Her book, See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing, has been widely recognized as a must-read for business owners navigating the digital world. Avery has provided expert commentary on CTV's Your Morning, CBC Radio, and in national publications such as The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Today's Parent. She also hosted Season 2 of the AI Meets World podcast from Microsoft and The Globe and Mail Content Studio.

Through Camp Tech and AI Skills Lab Canada, Avery has helped more than 50,000 entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits develop the digital and AI skills needed to thrive in today's economy. She is also the author and instructor of the popular LinkedIn Learning course "How to Plan Your Website" and has taught at Toronto Metropolitan University and Humber College.

Avery’s engaging and down-to-earth approach makes her a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences across North America. Whether speaking about AI, emerging tech trends, or the future of work, she delivers insights that empower businesses and individuals to confidently embrace technology.

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Avery Swartz is an acclaimed tech educator and best-selling author. As the founder and CEO of Camp Tech, she has been delivering practical tech and AI skills training for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits since 2012. Avery is also the co-lead of AI Skills Lab Canada, a national program dedicated to bridging the AI gender adoption gap for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.

Avery is the resident tech contributor on CTV Your Morning and is regularly heard on CBC Radio. She was ranked number 5 on Search Engine Journal's Top 50 Women in Marketing list and hosted the AI Meets World podcast from Microsoft and The Globe and Mail Content Studio.