
Craig A. Taylor
Helps organizations adopt AI safely, confidently and commercially
theaifactory
Manchester, UK
Joined April 2026
Summary
AI practitioner and educator focused on people and products rather than just technology — runs The AI Factory to help leadership teams, agencies and communications groups adopt AI safely, confidently and commercially, and produces a podcast that explores building valuable AI products and the teams behind them. apple+1
Experienced podcaster and interviewer — hosts both The AI Factory and Stories of Success, using interviews with practitioners, founders and consultants to surface practical lessons about product development, AI adoption and professional success. apple+1
Community builder in Manchester’s digital scene — founded and runs digitalThursday (dotClassroom), organising in-person networking, lightning talks and founder-focused events and partnering with local organisations to grow the community. meetup+2
Active online content creator and connector — maintains social profiles and platform presences (Instagram, LinkedIn, Orakly) and appears in short-form video and podcast media to share insights on digital, AI and community topics. instagram+1