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About ML

I'm ML Villers, a Digital & AI Strategist based in Kelowna, British Columbia. I love figuring things out, researching new ideas and finding connections that aren't always obvious at first.

ML Villers smiling by a river in the forest

My story so far

I got my first computer at 16, back in 1997, when the internet was still relatively new. I've been working with digital technology ever since, building websites, solving problems and helping businesses make better use of technology.

Today, I run ThriveLine, a digital strategy and services agency. My team and I work with businesses on websites, search visibility, AI, automation and the systems that bring everything together.

But my interests have never been limited to technology.

I've worked with ocean scientists, spent time living and volunteering in the Amazon and lived in different parts of the world. I've also studied environmental sciences, a subject I'm continuing to explore today.

Those experiences have influenced the way I look at things. I enjoy learning about different subjects, questioning what I read and discovering how ideas connect. Sometimes the most interesting insights come from looking at something from a completely different angle.

I studied multimedia at university and continue to build on that background. More recently, I completed UBC's AI Strategy: Stay Competitive with AI course, and I'm currently working toward UBC's AI Skills Accelerator for IT, Digital and Enterprise Systems Professionals certificate.

What I'm exploring now

AI has become a big part of my work and something I spend a lot of my own time exploring.

I enjoy experimenting with new tools, reading research and seeing what people are developing. I'm particularly interested in how AI can help us find better solutions, make new discoveries and do things that weren't possible before.

There's also a lot to question and understand. That's part of what makes it so interesting.

I share some of that research and those discoveries through my articles, along with ideas about business, technology, people and the environment.

Explore my articles

How I work with people

  1. Digital and AI strategy

    I work directly with businesses to understand their challenges, explore opportunities and figure out where technology can make a meaningful difference. I also lead larger AI projects, helping businesses move from an initial idea toward a practical plan.

  2. Implementation through ThriveLine

    Through ThriveLine, my team and I help put those plans into practice. Our work includes websites, SEO, AI, automation, integrations and ongoing digital support.

  3. Speaking and collaboration

    I enjoy exchanging ideas with people from different backgrounds and am open to speaking opportunities, interesting projects and collaborations.

Let's connect

Have a business challenge, an idea or something interesting you'd like to explore?

Get in touch or find me on LinkedIn.

or write to [email protected]