Building the future of sales through augmented intelligence,
human-in-the-loop systems, and performance with purpose.
WHO I AM
Dani Apgar is a leader at the intersection of AI innovation, enterprise sales, and human performance.
Over two decades, she has built a reputation for translating complex technology into scalable business outcomes & guiding Fortune 500 brands and fast-growth startups alike. At Persado, she led multimillion-dollar portfolios for global companies such as Microsoft, Expedia, and Gap Brands, helping them integrate AI-driven language optimization and behavioral science into their marketing systems.
Later, as Co-Founder and EVP of RapportBoost.AI, she advanced the field of augmented intelligence, demonstrating how human-in-the-loop communication models can improve empathy, efficiency, and measurable ROI.
Today, Dani equips organizations to thrive in the new era of AI-first, human-always business where data and emotion work in concert to drive trust and long-term growth.

WHAT I BUILD
“Data drives decisions. Emotion drives action.
HOW I LEAD
“ Clarity beats complexity. Action builds confidence. Leadership multiplies both.”
Recognition & Legacy
As an early pioneer in artificial intelligence adoption, Dani has guided organizations in transforming AI from theory into measurable business results.
10X Senior Performance Coach: Top 4% globally
Founding Member, Humans for AI: Advocating diversity and inclusion in AI, promoting equal representation of women in technology leadership.
Industry Recognition: As part of the founding executive team at RapportBoost.AI, Dani helped the company earn recognition from The Software Report as a Top Software Leader for its excellence in AI innovation and business leadership.
Published Thought Leader: Contributor to leading industry publications and conferences including ShopTalk, with articles covering AI implementation, emotional intelligence in business, and human-centered innovation.
Leadership: Led a $10M+ P&L overseeing sales, customer success, and solutions consulting.
President's Club: Top companywide performer multiple years throughout career
Author: Think AI, Grow Rich: Advanced Sales Techniques with ChatGPT, a practical guide bridging cutting-edge AI capabilities with real-world sales performance.
"Few AI leaders are as respected across multiple departments in Fortune 500 organizations as Dani."
— Dr. Michael Housman, Chief Data Scientist
"Dani brings incredible expertise in AI and champions diversity as a business executive."
— Beena Ammanath, Founder, AI Institute
"Dani is an exceptional sales and customer success leader. She drives organizational change with a principled and just approach for her team, colleagues, and customers."
— Karen Komaravalli, Adobe Senior Customer Success Manager
"From day one, it's clear Dani leads by example. She cares deeply about the people she works with and the product she's selling. Dani is a performance-driven sales leader, team player, and empowering mentor. Working with Dani, her attitude and energy are contagious."
— Allie Gollner, VP Global Enterprise Solutions Consulting
"In a world that frequently values safety, Dani is bold, successful, and the type of person who will do anything to close the deal or help a colleague. The world needs more people like Dani."
— John Burke, Head of Solutions Consulting
About Dani Apgar: Dani Apgar is an AI Sales Executive and Performance Strategist helping organizations grow through augmented intelligence and human-in-the-loop systems. Below are answers to the most common questions about her work and expertise.
Dani Apgar helps organizations implement AI-first, human-in-the-loop sales systems that combine augmented intelligence with emotional intelligence to drive revenue growth and trust.
Augmented intelligence enhances human decision-making by combining data-driven insights with human expertise and intuition.
A human-in-the-loop system integrates human judgment into AI-driven processes, ensuring that technology supports rather than replaces people.
You can request strategy sessions, keynote speaking, or executive advisory engagements through her contact form or by emailing [email protected].
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