Sage Franch

Sage Franch is a seasoned professional with a profound interest in the convergence of technology and human behavior, boasting ten years of experience in constructing and deploying enterprise software that amalgamates behavioral science, artificial intelligence, and human-centric experience design to enhance organizational performance. At Rulebook, Sage spearheaded the development of a robust AI platform that equips businesses to adeptly navigate regulatory shifts, leveraging compliance as a competitive edge. This platform excels in recognizing and rectifying compliance vulnerabilities preemptively and with precision, as well as in facilitating employees in addressing ethical dilemmas at work, thereby streamlining corporate risk and compliance processes.

Sage's tenure at Culturence involved collaborating closely with businesses to revamp their cultural strategies, propelling tangible business value and competitive advantages. Their prior stint at Microsoft was marked by a focus on AI and cutting-edge technologies. While at Microsoft, Sage spearheaded the creation of an AI application aimed at assisting athletes in accessing suitable facilities, coaches, and resources pertinent to their sports and physical requirements. They also played a pivotal role in the inception of mixed reality technology, developing 3D spatial applications for Kinect and HoloLens. Sage's academic achievements include co-authoring a research paper with the University of Waterloo on the integration of Mixed Reality headsets and 3D digital artifacts as educational tools in classroom settings, which was published in 2017.

Beyond their professional roles, Sage is actively engaged in various non-profit organizations as a board member, with a specific focus on ESG issues, notably in the realms of education and the environment. They have held positions as a board chair and member, as well as chairing multiple committees. Sage's educational background encompasses studies in Computer Science at Dalhousie University, the University of Pennsylvania, and The Bishop Strachan School.

Sage's extensive career journey includes roles such as Founder at Culturence, Chief Executive Officer at Rulebook, Strategic Advisor at AI Performance Institute, Board Trustee at The Bishop Strachan School Foundation, Founder & Board Chair at Crescendo, CEO and CTO at Crescendo, Commercial Software Engineering - Cloud & AI at Microsoft, Learning Experience Developer at Microsoft, Developer Experience at Microsoft, Founder at Trendy Techie, and CMS Developer at T4G Limited.