YOUR HUMAN GUIDE TO AI

Mandy Long

AI solution providers are everywhere—often with bold promises and little clarity. To help cut through the noise, HARDI is introducing Mandy Long as our Senior AI Advisor. She helps shape member-focused AI content and resources while supporting distributors at every stage of their AI journey.

For members seeking tailored strategy or implementation guidance, Mandy is also available for independent advisory engagements.

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Senior AI Advisor benefits HARDI members

HARDI has engaged former BigBear.ai CEO Mandy Long as a Senior AI Advisor to help members better understand and apply artificial intelligence in wholesale distribution. The partnership will focus on practical, business-ready guidance to help distributors evaluate where AI can deliver real value and make more confident decisions.

Making Sense of AI: White Paper

Download Making Sense of AI: A Foundational Guide for Business Leaders. This guide gives business leaders a clear foundation for understanding different types of AI, and how to evaluate opportunities with confidence—without hype or technical jargon.

We’re learning directly from HARDI members about their real-world experiences with AI so Mandy can develop resources that reduce uncertainty, highlight what’s possible, and empower smarter decisions.

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