AI that puts people first
Advancer is Brisbane's people first AI agency, founded in 2015. We help Australian businesses implement AI agents, voice AI, automations, custom AI and data solutions that actually work, for the business and for the people inside it, then train your team to use them.
From change advisory to Australia's AI agency
Advancer began as a people and change management advisory firm, built on the belief that the best businesses put their people first. When AI began reshaping the workplace, we recognised the businesses who would win were those who brought their people along for the journey.
Today, Advancer is Brisbane's leading AI agency, combining deep technical expertise with genuine change management capability. We don't just build AI systems. We help your people understand, adopt and thrive alongside them.
What does People First AI actually mean?
Most AI agencies focus on the technology. We focus on the people, because the best AI implementation in the world fails if your team doesn't understand it, trust it or know how to use it. People First AI means we design every engagement around your people and build AI that makes their working lives better, not harder.
Understand before you build
We spend time understanding your people, processes and culture before recommending any AI solution.
Change management is not optional
Every AI project includes a people and change plan. Adoption is the metric that matters.
Measure what matters
We define success in business outcomes: time saved, revenue generated, costs reduced. Not just technology deployed.
Meet the founders
Two sides of successful AI transformation: deep technical and AI expertise, with genuine people first change management.
Llew Jury
Llew is a serial entrepreneur, investor and award-winning technology leader. He founded and exited two successful businesses, Reload Media (90 staff, four countries) and Alfresco, before founding Sprint Ventures, a VC firm with 18 portfolio companies and institutional backing.
At Advancer, Llew leads AI strategy, technical delivery and business development. He is a keynote speaker on AI, a podcast host and a mentor to Brisbane's startup community through River City Labs.
Ceri Jury
Ceri founded Advancer in 2015 after a distinguished executive career in HR and organisational change across government, corporate and SME sectors. Originally from the UK, she brings more than 20 years of people strategy, leadership development and change management expertise to every engagement.
Ceri leads Advancer's People First AI practice, ensuring AI adoption is human-led, culturally sound and built to last. She is an AHRI QLD State Conference speaker and the subject of a Bond University AI in HRM case study.
The people behind your AI
AI consultants, data scientists, automation specialists and change managers, all focused on delivering real business outcomes.
Rafael Golin
Builds and integrates practical AI solutions, agents and automations that turn ideas into reliable business systems.
Will Turner
Business transformation background with post-graduate qualifications in data science. Helps organisations unlock the real potential of AI.
Rees Pawson
Technologist focused on real-world AI applications. Recognises AI as the most transformative technology of our generation.
Max Kacperski
Helps clients turn complex, manual processes into scalable systems powered by smart agents and clean data.
Lily McCoola
Builds great marketing campaigns and is excited about the future of AI in digital marketing and content.
Morgan Jury
Works in business development helping businesses achieve their AI growth and efficiency goals.
Mia Copeman-Hill
Helps organisations build change-ready cultures, strong capability and teams that genuinely embrace what's new.
Six services, one integrated approach
We work across the full AI lifecycle, from strategy to deployment to training your people.
Ready to build AI that works for your people?
Whether you are just starting your AI journey or ready to scale, let's start with a free 30-minute conversation.