Allen Thorton: Turning AI into Actual Ownership
JOIN US for our Think Visual Houston Monthly Meetup.
TIME: Friday, January 9th, 2026
TIME: 10:30am–12:00pm
LOCATION: The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 (see map)
HOSTS: Impact Hub Houston & Alphachimp, LLC
Think Visual Meetups are monthly in-person events for professionals across industries who want to expand their visual communication toolkit and be inspired by meaningful stories about the power of creativity and visual storytelling.
How might we frame AI as a tool for equity, ownership, and empowerment?
Author and keynote speaker Allen Thornton is a proven SaaS & AI sales leader who blends enterprise growth, AI innovation, and community impact. He leads the 40 Acre Conference, positioning AI as the new underground railroad — unlocking ownership, equity, and empowerment for the next generation.
Allen will share his experience and insights as a community impact leader, including:
Establishing iconic awards: MLK Legacy Builder Awards & Juneteenth Hall of Fame
Partnerships with celebrities, government leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers
Delivering digital equity to underserved youth by helping them “find their place and own it.”
Sponsoring 3,000+ underserved youth with laptops, scholarships, and resources
Turning AI into Actual Ownership through Cashflow, Community & Culture
Framing AI as a tool for equity, ownership, and empowerment
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Some drawing materials are provided; bring a sketchbook, iPad, or other drawing tools to capture ideas and turn them into visuals.
Think Visual Meetups are monthly in-person events launched in Sydney, Australia, by Alan Chen & Diana Ayoub of Sh8peshifters.
Working with other Visual Thinkers in Australia, India, Norway, Kenya, and Houston, Think Visual! Community is truly an international collaboration.
Perfect for community organizers, consultants, facilitators, educators, counselors, artists, healthcare providers, and anyone who works with people to understand complex systems and make an impact.
