Gant Laborde

Like the many algorithms he’s written over the past 20+ years, Gant Laborde

voraciously consumes vast quantities of data and outputs solutions. In his

early days, Gant created a website that became one of the top 100,000

websites worldwide. Now he’s Chief Innovation Officer and co-owner of

Infinite Red, an industry-leading web and app development company. Besides

managing an all-star roster of talent located across the globe, Gant is also

a published author, adjunct professor, volunteer mentor, and speaker at

conferences worldwide.

A personable mad scientist, Gant is a consummate explorer who loves

explaining and charting the things he discovers. From learning about AI and

teaching computers to do things he could never do on his own, to exploring

the topography of New Orleans with its masked balls and secret rooms, Gant

lives to find the next amazing, undiscovered thing. This approach to life

makes him an avid and formidable problem solver.

Whether a given question involves technology, processes, and/or people, Gant

approaches each problem with curiosity and enthusiasm. He’s a motivated

self-educator who thrives when passing along what he’s learned to others.

(That might explain why he goes on so many podcasts, but it doesn’t explain

why people keep sending him Nicolas Cage memes. It is a mystery. 👻) Gant is

also a lifelong advocate for open source.

A proud New Orleans native, Gant credits his city’s indomitable spirit as

the inspiration for his drive and ability to persevere through any obstacle.

“New Orleans doesn’t know how to quit,” Gant says. “That’s why I love it.”

Gant mentors at his local Toastmasters Club and channels his competitive

spirit into local dodgeball games, Rocket League, and Beat Saber (wanna

play?). Most importantly, he’s the proud father to his adorable daughter

Mila!