Eric Hillerbrand

Eric Hillerbrand is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in technology and business leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Brainstems.ai since January 2023, Hillerbrand focuses on enabling AI generation and collaboration in decentralized ecosystems using Web3 protocols. Hillerbrand also holds the position of Partner at EmbarKnow, aiding distressed churches in asset management and community-oriented ministry development. Previous roles include CEO of Intelligence Exchange, where Hillerbrand championed AI interoperability and data-driven decision-making, Managing Partner at The Mall Cloud, which revolutionized the retail experience, and Founder of KnowledgeGRIDS, a consultancy specializing in big data analytics for retailer and consumer brand engagement. Hillerbrand's career also includes leadership positions at Talk3, Sears Holding Company, McGraw Software, Nimble Media, and EnLeague Systems, showcasing a consistent focus on leveraging emerging technologies. Eric Hillerbrand earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Iowa and a BA in International Relations from Colgate University.