Justin Ahrens
For 25 years, Justin Ahrens has led Rule29, an O'Neil Company and employee-owned brand agency that partners with startups to Fortune 50s to build purpose-driven brands that matter. As a certified AI strategist and the mind behind Rule29’s Making Creative Matter philosophy, Justin believes creativity should make a real impact. Fast Company named him a World Changing Ideas leader which led to an invite to the Obama White House’s SXSL event. Justin is the author of Life Kerning, a LinkedIn Learning instructor on branding, business, and AI, and a curiosity-driven storyteller. He co-hosts Running Ahrens with his wife Sarah, sharing honest stories on marriage, parenting, and business. Justin also hosts The Design Of and co-hosts Creative Shit Show, both exploring the real stories behind what we create and why.