Meet the Team
Empowering SME Business with AI
Tools to Grow Your Business. Skills to Grow Your People.
I’m Brent, the founder of Global Thinking AI — and while I’m the only human on the team, I’m far from working alone. I’m supported by a crew of five AI-powered team members: Rio, Mia, Zoe, Kia, and Sky. They’re more than chatbots — they’re digital guides and assistants designed to show what’s possible when you build your AI-powered support team.
They helped me build this business from idea generation to strategy, creativity and beyond..
You will meet them in their different divisions on the site as they guide you around the pages of our website that they manage. Ask them questions; they are here to help you and make you feel comfortable. They may even make a few mistakes, but that’s ok, don’t we all… we just get up and train them some more (just like humans) and it’s all good.
Have fun…
We hope you enjoy our story, we look forward to guiding you on yours….
Brent Carpenter
Founder / Chief Apprentice
“Every expert was once a beginner — start small, stay curious, and trust the process.”
Sky Chatbot
General Manager
The future belongs to those who are willing to evolve. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Kia Chatbot
Head Of Marketing
Your experience and intuition matter — AI just helps you do more with what you already know.
Rio Chatbot
Head Of Services and Apps
You don’t need to know everything — you just need to be willing to take the first step
Zoe Chatbot
Head Software & Sales
Small steps with the right tools lead to big shifts in confidence and capability.
Mia Chatbot
Head of Consulting
Change feels scary until you realise it’s the path to something better
A Bit of Fun That Points to the Future
What Seems Playful Is Actually Powerful
My meet the team is just a bit of fun but also a powerful demonstration of how you can use AI to scale your business, guide your customers, and free up your time. While having fun along the way.
Embrace the Change, Don’t Fear it
The reality is, the way we work is changing. Your job today may not look the same tomorrow. But if you adapt, if you reposition yourself and your mindset, there is so much opportunity on the other side of that change. It can feel hard and scary, I know this because I’ve lived it. I didn’t start with a technical background — no coding, no computer science. I learned how to bring AI into my life from the ground up, and in doing so, I created new pathways for myself and my business. I laughed and cried along the way, and nearly gave up a hundred times, but it was worth it! When the magic starts to happen its amazing!
You can do the same!
My Mission
To empower you and your team to embrace AI and help you reposition yourself and your business for a new age. I look forward to walking alongside you on your adventure into AI — sharing the skills I’ve gained, the mistakes I’ve made, and the lessons that made it all worthwhile.
We’ll laugh, we’ll learn, we’ll face the unknown — and together, we’ll build something that feels truly human.
From Sales & Marketing Director to AI Strategist — Why I Took Two Years to Study the Future
Introduction
I didn’t stumble into AI — I chose it. After two decades in sales, marketing, and business leadership across tourism, engineering, payments, automotive, and wellness, I could see the writing on the wall: the business world was about to change dramatically, and most people weren’t ready.
Why I Walked Away from Traditional Business
When the world slowed down, I took the opportunity to shift gears. I stepped away from the conventional business grind and took all my savings to take a risk at stepping into the future…I spent two years deep-diving into artificial intelligence, automation, and no-code tools. I didn’t go back to university. I learned by building, making mistakes, and having a willingness to embrace change.
Learning by Doing: AI in the Real World
I implemented AI and Digital systems in real businesses — MY50 Motorcycles, and Mich Carpenter – Spiritual Medium. I also did some digital consulting work for Brightwater Engineering and did some volunteer work with Nelson AI Sandbox ( An amazing community initiative in Nelson, New Zealand, run by volunteers wanting to help the community embrace AI – Go check them out!). These are vastly different businesses with different audiences. This was hands-on learning, not theory. These projects became my real-life training ground. I then started exploring all kinds of marketing and techniques for different businesses, taking the best practices from all of them
What I Discovered About AI and No-Code Tools
- AI can dramatically simplify workflows and boost efficiency
- No-code tools like GoHighLevel and Make.com ( The Platforms that helped me build the GlobalThinkingApp) can replace expensive and complex software stacks
- Language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini empower non-technical business owners to do more, faster
Unlocking the Creative Side of AI
I also explored how AI could support creativity:
- Canva for branded visuals and templates
- Opus Clip for turning long-form video into Shorts
- 11Labs for voiceovers and creative storytelling
The Bigger Insight
What I learned is this: AI isn’t about replacing jobs. It’s about amplifying human potential, especially when combined with:
- Business instincts
- Sales experience
- Creative problem-solving
- Empathy and communication
Where I’m Headed
Now, I’m on a mission to help other businesses bridge the gap between where they are and where the future is heading. I bring together traditional business wisdom and AI fluency to help SMEs evolve without overwhelm.
I look forward to connecting with You
Kind regards,
Brent Carpenter
AI and Automation Specialist
