Announcing a Strategic Intelligence Partnership: J3 x Mali Insights
At J3, I’ve always believed that purpose-driven leadership and strategy are the keys to helping organizations grow, adapt, and thrive. Today, I’m excited to announce a new partnership with Mali Insights, led by my colleague and friend Siya Mali (LinkedIn)—an AI facilitator, trainer, and visionary who I first wrote about in Black Utah.
Together, we’re joining forces to bring AI strategy, training, and leadership support to small businesses and nonprofits across Utah and beyond.
Why This Partnership Matters
Siya’s Expertise in AI: Mali Insights specializes in helping leaders and teams understand, adopt, and integrate artificial intelligence into their daily work, collaboration and planning.
My Experience in Leadership & Strategy: At J3, I’ve worked with organizations across industries to build inclusive ecosystems, strengthen leadership, and execute purpose-driven strategies.
Our Shared Vision: We both believe AI isn’t just a “tech trend”—it’s a leadership and equity opportunity. Done right, AI can empower under-resourced organizations to scale, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. This is particularly pertinent in a time more teams are pushed to do more with less
The AI Opportunity for Small Businesses & Nonprofits
Too often, the conversation about AI centers on large corporations with entire teams dedicated to adoption. But the reality we’re already experiencing in conversations we’re having is:
AI can help a two-person nonprofit do the work of ten.
AI will give small businesses the edge—from customer service automation, and training to financial forecasting.
AI frees up leaders to focus on strategy and people, rather than getting buried in administrative tasks. It already promises to give teams leverage to do far more than possible without it.
The federal government is already investing heavily in AI research, development, and regulation. That means the rules are being written now, and organizations that adopt early will have a major AI literacy advantage, outpace those that don’t. We are meeting with those that understand this and are ready to position themselves accordingly.
How We’ll Help
J3 and Mali Insights will partner to:
Train leaders and staff on practical AI tools that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Facilitate workshops that integrate AI into strategic planning and daily operations.
Advise organizations on how to align AI adoption with their mission, vision, and community impact.
Our goal is simple: to help small businesses and nonprofits not just keep up, but lead the pack in their industries.
Moving Forward
This partnership is about more than technology. It’s about equipping organizations to lead with confidence, purpose, and innovation in an AI-driven world.
If you’re a business or nonprofit leader curious about how AI can transform your work, Siya and I would love to connect. Let’s explore how to put strategy, leadership, and AI to work for you.
Purpose still wins.
