Mike Wald

Founder of Coastal Intelligence

Mike Wald is the Founder of Coastal Intelligence, an AI think tank and consultancy focused on designing and implementing intelligent decision systems for nonprofits, enterprises, and city, county, and international governments. He works at the intersection of AI, data, and organizational behavior, helping leaders turn fragmented information into systems that drive real decisions, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

As Chief Marketing Officer of Oniracom, Mike brings over 20 years of experience leading strategy, marketing, and systems development across global consumer brands and public-sector initiatives. His work spans from Disney film campaigns to government infrastructure and analytics platforms in Australia. Grounded in technology and informed by ecological anthropology, he approaches AI not as hype, but as a practical tool for building resilient, human-centered systems that scale impact and improve how institutions actually function.