JON · LEINENJon Leinen — Founder, AI Innovator, and Nonprofit Leader behind GOIAST8, Wevise, and Spirited Licks

Nocino Black Walnut

Green walnut liqueur doing the work of a whole spice cabinet: black walnut, baking spice, and bitter char in one dark, perfectly smooth scoop.

How Mentoring Can Help With the Stress of Joblessness

Unemployment is one of the toughest things a person can go through. And while that’s always been true, the stress of joblessness seems to be taking on a complet…more

Rye Maple Walnut

Fall · August 20, 2026 · WEEK 33

Grand Marnier Orange Cream

Cognac-backed orange liqueur over a zest-steeped custard, with the juice pulled back so the peel does the talking: crêpes Suzette, frozen.

Who is Wevise?

Talent is everywhere. Access isn’t. For a lot of capable people, especially those from underserved communities, the hardest part of building a tech career isn’t…more

Why Young Men Need Mentors More Than Ever

The advent of the internet and social media heralded a bright future defined by seamless communication, where anyone could talk to everyone whenever they wanted…more

From Self-Taught to Seattle: How Mentorship With Wevise Helped Launch a Tech Career

Breaking into tech takes confidence, guidance, and the desire to learn. For Mumina Abdi, these three components came together to help her launch a career in sof…more

Women’s History Month: How to Improve Tech Mentorship for Women

March is Women’s History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate the momentous gains for women in the workplace and in society at large over the last centu…more

Wevise and Career Transitions Center Sign Partnership Agreement

Wevise and the Career Transitions Center of Chicago signed a partnership agreement announced on Feb. 23. This one-year partnership will establish a referral rel…more

January 2026 Volunteer of the Month: Stephanie Ayala

The incredible Stephanie Ayala is Wevise’s January 2026 Volunteer of the Month. As Chief of Staff, Stephanie plays a crucial behind-the-scenes role that helps k…more

Mentorship Comes Full Circle as Wevise Partners With TruVigil

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Monique Moguel had an introspective moment shared by many in her position. At the time, she worked in banking, and the world of…more

Keeping it Friendly: How to Develop a Deeper, More Genuine Connection With a Mentee

Mentorship is about more than just providing a network, or a job, or a path forward for a mentee looking to break into the tech field. It’s also about developin…more

How Mentorship Shapes Leaders at Every Career Stage

Mentorship is often framed as a tool for guiding young professionals, but its impact extends far beyond the early stages of a career. At every level, mentorship…more

Global Orbital Imaging is Live at GOIAST8.com

Global Orbital Imaging — our new venture at the intersection of satellite intelligence and operational AI — is now live.

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Pisco Sour Sorbet

Cachaça Passion Fruit

Lychee Sake

Paloma Grapefruit

Bourbon Sour Cherry

AI Ethics Under Fire — White Paper

A deep dive into the intersection of risk management, corporate responsibility, and AI leadership.

Daiquiri Banana Foster

Midori Honeydew

The Service & Stewardship Operating System

Service is not something you perform. Stewardship is not a title. They are frequencies — patterns that compound when no one is watching.

Mentorship as a Multiplier

Access to tech shouldn't require decoding the system. Mentorship should be a multiplier, not a maze.

Moral Courage in Leadership

The best leaders lead with moral courage. Relationships are the foundation of organizations. Discipline is not punishment — it is structure.

Margarita Mango

100 Million Jobs. Gone. The Report They Don't Want You to Read.

A new report warns AI and automation could eliminate nearly 100 million U.S. jobs. The question is whether we will transform with it.

AI for National Security Insight

AI is only as effective as the real-world context it operates in. The gap between capability and deployment is where strategy lives.

Honor Is Chosen, Not Remembered

Most people mistake honor for performance. But honor operates on a different frequency entirely.