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Gregory Ross-Munro

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Greg Ross-Munro is the founder and CEO of Sourcetoad, a leading custom software development firm specializing in complex digital solutions for travel, healthcare, and franchise organizations. With over 15 years of experience guiding digital transformation for global brands, Greg is recognized for his practical approach to AI, middleware, and guest-facing technologies. He frequently speaks at industry events and serves as a resource for media on topics such as SaaS, operational improvement, and the future of travel technology.

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  • AI Era Skills: Embrace "Mechanical Sympathy" for Success
    Greg highlights the need for "mechanical sympathy," understanding AI systems instinctively. He believes roles like data entry may return, needing humans to guide AI. "People will be replaced by others who know how to use these tools better." Sourcetoad offers training to help workers and management adapt to AI integration.
  • Red Teaming AI: Unveiling Techniques and Insights
    Gregory reveals techniques like "DAN" attacks, encoding exploits, and prompt injections used in AI red teaming. By understanding AI roles—summarizing, decision-making, or business representation—his team identifies vulnerabilities like hallucinations and misleading content. Once a foothold is gained, they explore role escapes and unvalidated tool use to assess AI security comprehensively.
  • Understanding AI: Differentiating AI Agents from Agentic AI
    Greg explains, “AI agents are task-oriented grunts, while agentic AI is a self-organizing team.” He warns CIOs against confusing the two, likening it to mistaking a calculator for an accountant. Key questions for vendors include: "Does your system act independently?" and "How does it handle novel challenges?"
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