As AI rewrites the rules of business, the real question isn’t what you’ll automate — it’s who your company will become in the process.

Join us for a candid and forward-looking conversation with Ryan Abel, Managing Partner at Atomic Object, as we unpack how corporate strategy and culture must evolve in tandem in an AI-driven world. Ryan draws from deep experience at the intersection of leadership, innovation, and human-centered technology to tackle a challenge many leaders are only beginning to face: how to move fast without losing what makes your company worth building.

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how AI is reshaping strategic decision-making, why culture is often the missing piece in digital transformation, and what leadership must look like when people and machines are solving problems side by side.

Whether you're a founder, executive, team lead, or strategist, this conversation will offer actionable ideas and big-picture thinking to help your organization thrive in a changing landscape.

Featured Speaker

Ryan Abel is Managing Partner at Atomic Object, where he blends deep technical expertise with a passion for empowering teams and clients alike. A lifelong digital native, Ryan discovered early on that technology wasn’t just a hobby—it could be a career. Since joining Atomic in 2013, he’s evolved from developer to Delivery Lead to his current leadership role, helping shape strategy and software solutions across industries. Ryan holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University. Outside of work, you’ll find him on the golf course, gaming, or building new features into his custom golf league app.

How To Find Us & Parking

When navigating to Raleigh Founded – Gateway from downtown, turn right onto Crabtree Blvd and then turn right into the parking lot in front of the building. This lot is open and free for attendees.

Registration

This event is free and open to the public, but we kindly ask that you register in advance so we can plan accordingly.

Contact the host of RIoT Underground Live – A Fireside Chat with Ryan Abel, Managing Partner, Atomic Object

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