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Dr. Leigh Coney, Founder of WorkWise Solutions

Dr. Leigh Coney

Founder & Principal Consultant

Specialist in Human-AI Workflows

"I bridge the gap between Silicon Valley capability and Wall Street rigor. I focus on decision-making frameworks in high-stakes environments - where the cost of error is measured in millions, and adoption resistance can kill even the most sophisticated technology."

For over a decade, I've worked at the intersection of AI, behavioral science, and organizational psychology. My research focuses on decision-making frameworks in high-stakes environments - where the cost of error is measured in millions, and adoption resistance can kill even the most sophisticated technology.

I founded WorkWise Solutions to solve the problem that keeps me up at night: brilliant AI systems that never get used. My PhD from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) proves invaluable when handling senior partners and investment committees - understanding the human dynamics of adoption is as critical as the technical architecture.

We don't just build AI - we ensure it becomes an invisible, indispensable part of how your team works.

Education & Credentials

PhD
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, Australia

Publications

SSRN Working Paper

Closing the Accountability Gap: A Governance Framework for AI in Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Strategic Consulting

December 2025 | DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.5991655

A comprehensive governance framework for responsible AI deployment in high-stakes investment and advisory contexts, addressing accountability chains, tiered oversight mechanisms, and audit trails that satisfy regulatory and fiduciary obligations.

Areas of Expertise

Human-AI workflow design
Organizational change management
Behavioral science applications
Decision-making in high-uncertainty environments
Private equity operations
Investment committee dynamics
AI governance frameworks
Stakeholder resistance analysis

Speaking Engagements

Dr. Coney is available for speaking engagements on topics including AI adoption in financial services, behavioral science in technology implementation, and human-in-the-loop AI systems for high-stakes decision-making.

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