Jesse Stay

Jesse Stay is a digital transformation consultant, AI automation strategist, and growth marketing leader with 25+ years of experience helping businesses scale efficiently through emerging technologies. A 13-time published author, Jesse has contributed to books such as Facebook All-in-One For Dummies, Canva For Dummies, and TikTok For Dummies, providing cutting-edge insights on AI, automation, and social media marketing.

With a background in software development, machine learning, and digital strategy, Jesse has consulted and worked for leading brands like Facebook, MySpace, Ancestry(dot com), UnitedHealth Group, and Operation Underground Railroad, designing data-driven marketing, paid social campaigns, and AI-powered automation systems. His growth marketing strategies have been featured in TechCrunch, AdWeek, Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, and Mashable, which recognized him as one of the "20 Developers to Follow" and "10 Essential Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter."

Jesse was an early pioneer in Facebook’s developer platform, helping Fortune 50 companies integrate Facebook Connect. He also founded Stay N' Alive, a digital consultancy specializing in AI-driven growth, automation, and performance marketing. His marketing and AI expertise has helped companies scale audiences in the millions, optimize ad spend for maximum ROI, and streamline business operations with automation.

As a speaker, educator, and consultant, Jesse has taught social media advertising, digital transformation, and AI automation at the collegiate level. He has also led large-scale AI and automation initiatives in healthcare, e-commerce, SaaS, and Web3, bringing real-world experience in scaling business systems efficiently.