West McDonald is the founder of GoWest.ai Advisory Services and BizVantage.ai, the world’s first business-level AI readiness and initiative assessment platform. West is a leading expert in workflow AI solutions delivery, helping businesses and partners harness AI in practical, high-impact ways.
With over 20 years of experience serving Office Products Dealers, Office Equipment Dealers, OEMs, and MSPs, West brings deep industry expertise and a strong understanding of how AI can drive meaningful business outcomes. He writes a regular column for Independent Dealer Magazine and has been featured in top industry publications including The Imaging Channel and The Cannata Report.
He has spoken at numerous major events, including the Global Big Data Conference, FP Mailing National Kickoff, BTA National Conference, Konica Minolta Top 25, Executive Connection Summit, ANA Advertisers Association, XChange 2024, and the AI and Business U.S. Summit.
Known as a sought-after speaker with humor, wit, and practical insights that go beyond the AI fluff, West helps organizations uncover fresh strategies to transform operations, inspire innovation, and create business value.