Like the many algorithms he’s written over the past 20+ years, Gant Laborde voraciously consumes vast quantities of data and outputs solutions. In his early days, Gant created a website that became one of the top 100,000 websites worldwide. Now he’s Chief Innovation Officer and co-owner of Infinite Red, an industry-leading web and app development company. Besides managing an all-star roster of talent located across the globe, Gant is also a published author, adjunct professor, volunteer mentor, and speaker at conferences worldwide. A personable mad scientist, Gant is a consummate explorer who loves explaining and charting the things he discovers. From learning about AI and teaching computers to do things he could never do on his own, to exploring the topography of New Orleans with its masked balls and secret rooms, Gant lives to find the next amazing, undiscovered thing. This approach to life makes him an avid and formidable problem solver. Whether a given question involves technology, processes, and/or people, Gant approaches each problem with curiosity and enthusiasm. He’s a motivated self-educator who thrives when passing along what he’s learned to others. (That might explain why he goes on so many podcasts, but it doesn’t explain why people keep sending him Nicolas Cage memes. It is a mystery. 👻) Gant is also a lifelong advocate for open source. A proud New Orleans native, Gant credits his city’s indomitable spirit as the inspiration for his drive and ability to persevere through any obstacle. “New Orleans doesn’t know how to quit,” Gant says. “That’s why I love it.” Gant mentors at his local Toastmasters Club and channels his competitive spirit into local dodgeball games, Rocket League, and Beat Saber (wanna play?). Most importantly, he’s the proud father to his adorable daughter Mila!