Phil Dearson helps people make sense of emerging tech, then turn it into something useful.
He’s the founder of Volcano Base, where he works with founders and leadership teams to build AI-powered systems that actually do what they say they’ll do: save time, unlock new value, and create standout customer experiences.
Phil has spent years at the intersection of tech, design, and business strategy, leading innovation teams in global agencies and boutique consultancies. He combines systems thinking, behavioural insight, and a bit of good old-fashioned curiosity to help teams tackle complex challenges and make smart bets on the future.
Phil focuses on turning AI from a vague curiosity into a practical capability. He blends product strategy, data and analytics, systems integration, automation and creative experimentation – helping teams go from “we should probably be doing something with AI” to “here’s what we’re doing, and here’s the value it’s creating.”
He’s also a regular speaker and writer on digital culture, creativity, and what it means to work with machines instead of just around them. Expect real talk, a few stories, and the occasional pop culture reference.
AI For Innovation Teams: From Idea To Impact Education & Training Practical Process Automation Product Strategy Public Speaking & Thought Leadership Systems Thinking for AI-Enabled Business Models Phil Dearson helps people make sense of emerging tech, then turn it into something useful.
He’s the founder of Volcano Base, where he works with founders and leadership teams to build AI-powered systems that actually do what they say they’ll do: save time, unlock new value, and create standout customer experiences.
Phil has spent years at the intersection of tech, design, and business strategy, leading innovation teams in global agencies and boutique consultancies. He combines systems thinking, behavioural insight, and a bit of good old-fashioned curiosity to help teams tackle complex challenges and make smart bets on the future.
Phil focuses on turning AI from a vague curiosity into a practical capability. He blends product strategy, data and analytics, systems integration, automation and creative experimentation – helping teams go from “we should probably be doing something with AI” to “here’s what we’re doing, and here’s the value it’s creating.”
He’s also a regular speaker and writer on digital culture, creativity, and what it means to work with machines instead of just around them. Expect real talk, a few stories, and the occasional pop culture reference.
AI For Innovation Teams: From Idea To Impact Education & Training Practical Process Automation Product Strategy Public Speaking & Thought Leadership Systems Thinking for AI-Enabled Business Models
