About Carl Karamaoun.
A Canadian AI business leader, educator, and cultural entrepreneur working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and community development. He brings a practical, results-driven approach to AI, advising businesses, not-for-profits, and public-sector organizations on adopting AI tools to improve productivity, revenue, and service delivery. Fluent in five languages and trained in international economics, Carl combines global business experience with hands-on leadership in cultural initiatives, workforce education, and youth-focused programs that emphasize real-world skills and measurable impact.
Carl Karamaoun is a Canadian AI business leader, educator, and cultural entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, education, and community development. He is recognized for a practical, business-focused approach to AI, supporting organizations of all sizes in integrating artificial intelligence to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. Alongside his technology work, Carl remains actively involved in developing the Latin music and dance scene and delivers personal and professional development training to artists and youth.
Who is Carl Karamaoun?
Carl holds a Master’s degree in International Trade and Economics from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Early in his career, he worked in international sales and business development within the furniture sector, supporting market expansion across Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. He later founded and directed Latin Sparks Festival, growing it into one of Canada’s largest Latin cultural festivals, and served as Director of Technology at Level UP, overseeing the deployment of an eLearning platform delivering business and technology education. Carl is currently President of AIDAPT, where he advises organizations on adopting artificial intelligence and digital tools.
Business Career
Born in Montreal to parents of Lebanese and Polish origin, Carl spent part of his childhood living in Latin America. From a young age, he traveled extensively for academic and business-related pursuits, developing an international perspective early in his career. Fluent in five languages - English, French, Spanish, Polish, and Arabic - he brings a global lens to business, technology, and problem-solving. His cross-cultural upbringing continues to inform how he approaches innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
Background
Carl’s current work focuses on helping organizations understand, adopt, and operationalize artificial intelligence in ways that are practical and measurable. Alongside his technology work, he remains actively involved in arts and cultural initiatives that support creative ecosystems and community engagement. He also contributes to initiatives focused on youth development, with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, technology literacy, and career readiness. Across these areas, his work is grounded in execution, skill-building, and real-world outcomes.