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LeSean Shaw

LeSean Shaw

AI leader, community educator, co‑founder of Actual Reality & EmpoweredAI

LeSean
Toledo, Ohio
Joined November 2025
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Community Non-Profit Leaders
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Toledo Economic Development
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Toledo Education Incubation
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Toledo Public Sector Leaders
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Summary

Community‑focused AI educator and entrepreneur: LeSean co‑founded Actual Reality Technologies (for‑profit) and co‑leads EmpoweredAI (nonprofit) to bring practical AI training to local businesses and children; he runs programs that teach kids to use AI to write, illustrate, and publish their own books. toledoblade+2
Local tech and workforce leader in Toledo: Shaw has been visible in city tech initiatives (Bitwise Toledo, Jefferson Center redevelopment, Tech Night at TolHouse) and positions himself at the intersection of economic development, training and technology to create local career pathways. toledocitypaper+2
Hands‑on educator and corporate trainer: Shaw teaches short AI/upskilling classes (e.g., Owens Community College workforce offerings and UToledo workshops) and speaks on practical AI adoption for organizations and leaders. owens+2

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Coaching and volunteering with local youth recreational programs. toledocitypaper