Marvin Harris

AI Strategist | 3x Founder | Creator of the THINK Method
Silver Spring, MD compoundleverage.com marvin@compoundleverage.com
"The hidden gold rush in AI isn’t models or tools—it’s the people who know how to make others productive with them."

Speaker Bio

Marvin Harris is a visionary AI Strategist who challenges leaders to stop outsourcing their thinking. As the Founder of Compound Leverage and creator of the THINK Method, he helps organizations transition from passive "AI Tool Users" to strategic "THINK Leaders."

Marvin is a builder, not just a theorist. A 3x Founder (including VC-backed ventures) and Amazon CTO Fellow, he bridges the gap between high-level strategy and tactical execution. He is best known for his "Live Builds," where he creates functioning Digital Employees on stage in under 30 minutes.

$6M+ Gov Contracts
12k+ Subscribers
3x Founder
Patent Pending

Signature Talks

LIVE BUILD: Watch Me Create a Digital Employee Audience Favorite

Format: Interactive Demo (30 min - 2 hrs)

A high-wire, interactive demonstration. No slides—just execution. Marvin builds a custom "Digital Employee" live on stage based on real-time audience prompts, proving exactly how to clone manual work.

The Thinking Crisis: Why Tool Users Fail

Format: Keynote

Most organizations treat AI like a search engine. Marvin teaches the psychological shift required to "manage" AI rather than just use it, flipping the ratio to 80% strategy and 20% execution.

AI for Government Contractors

Format: Workshop / Training

Specific strategies for the GovCon space. Learn to use the THINK method to automate capture management, proposal generation, and SAM.gov workflows to compete with large primes.

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Tech Stack & Expertise

Foundation Models ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, Gemini, Claude Code, Codex, Claude
Core Competencies Prompt Engineering, Claude Skills & Tool Use, Systems Design, Process & Integration, Analytics & Data
Automation & Dev Make.com, Zapier, Python, React, LangChain

Leadership Experience

Compound Leverage

Founder & CEO | 2023–Present

Ovalz (VC-Backed)

Co-Founder & Head of Product | 2019–2023

Russell Innovation Center

Entrepreneur-in-Residence | 2023–Present

Prince George's County ISBI

Entrepreneur-in-Residence | 2023–Present

Trusted By

Maryland APEX Maryland SBDC MD Biz Opportunity Center Cyber Assn of MD Bowie Innovate Future of GovCon

Sample Digital Employees

(Selected from 50+ custom builds)

  • Capture Manager: Automates SAM.gov bid review.
  • Proposal Writer: Drafts compliant responses.
  • Compliance Analyst: Reviews documents for risk.
  • Research Assistant: Synthesizes market data.

Frameworks

THE THINK METHOD

5-step roadmap to transition from Tool User to Strategic Leader.

S.P.E.E.D.S. PROTOCOL

Validation framework for scaling AI solutions sustainably.

Awards & Patents

  • Patent Pending Inventor
  • Amazon CTO Fellow
  • Google for Startups Fellow
  • Won $6M+ in Gov Contracts

Ready to Build?

Book Marvin for your next Keynote or Workshop.

marvin@compoundleverage.com