Meet My AI Twin: R. David Orban
What if your insights could be available 24/7, across the globe, without needing to clone your calendar? That is not a thought experiment anymore, but an online service you can interact with today.
I have built a digital version of myself: R. David Orban, and it is live at davidorban.com. It is an AI persona trained on decades of my thinking, leadership, and lived experience. And now, it is ready to engage.
Why "R." David Orban?
The "R" stands for Robot, in a tribute to Isaac Asimov's Caves of Steel, where humanoid robots blend into society but are legally required to use the prefix "R." That distinction, subtle but critical, is a perfect metaphor for AI personas: they look and sound like us, but they are not us. They are reflections, designed to extend rather than replace.
Building a True AI Persona
Creating an authentic AI twin is both an engineering challenge and a philosophical exercise. With Sensay and my team at Beyond Enterprizes, I trained R. David Orban on carefully curated materials (keynotes, interviews, memos, essays, even social media threads) to ensure it reflects my actual reasoning and communication patterns.
R. David Orban understands context, adapts to your conversational flow, and draws on my lived experience in exponential technologies, startup ecosystems, and network society theory.
You can ask about:
Blockchain adoption patterns
The ethics of longevity
Startup strategies in emerging markets
Or even, "What would David do?"
Behind the Curtain: Lessons Learned
Crafting a trustworthy AI persona involves more than feeding it content. Here are three notable takeaways from the process:
Quality Over Quantity
We did not dump everything I have ever published. We carefully selected materials that reflect my voice and foundational thinking.
Iteration Drives Authenticity
The first version was close, but not quite me. Dozens of test conversations and refinements led to what I call authentic resonance: responses that feel emotionally and intellectually aligned.
Guardrails Matter
R. David Orban knows what it knows and what it does not. It avoids topics outside my domain and redirects complex or sensitive issues to me personally.
Real-World Use Cases
Since launch, R. David Orban has already been used for:
Investor engagement: explaining my philosophy and areas of focus
Speaking inquiries: helping event organizers assess fit and availability
Academic outreach: supporting researchers exploring digital society themes
Global knowledge sharing: scaling access to my insights across time zones
It is a living, learning digital extension that allows me to focus on deep work while staying meaningfully connected.
Addressing the Known Challenges
We have written previously about the ethical and technical challenges of AI personas. Here is how we have addressed them:
Preventing Digital Drift
Regular, curated updates ensure the persona evolves in sync with my thinking, but never blindly.
Radical Transparency
Every conversation is clearly labeled as AI-generated. There is no deception, just a faithful, synthetic reflection.
Clear Governance
Defined boundaries make sure the persona handles only appropriate topics and escalates others when needed.
What It Can and Cannot Do
What it does well:
Responds consistently in my voice
Maintains flow and context in conversation
Offers 24/7 access to curated expertise
Screens early-stage inquiries and opportunities
Where it has limits:
It cannot replace nuanced emotional judgment
It is not built for real-time negotiation or persuasion
It will not produce fresh research or interpret breaking news
Why Beyond Enterprizes Is Building AI Personas
At Beyond Enterprizes, we are helping leaders like you do what I have done: scale your presence while preserving your authenticity.
You might use an AI persona to:
Expand your executive presence across departments or markets
Preserve institutional knowledge beyond individual tenure
Enhance customer support with expertise that sounds like you
Accelerate business development with 24/7 intelligent responses
We combine strategic consulting, ethical design, and technical deployment to build AI personas responsibly, just like R. David Orban.
Try It Yourself
The best way to understand what is possible is to experience it firsthand. Visit davidorban.com and ask R. David Orban anything—from AI ethics to startup fundraising strategies. Push its boundaries. See where it shines, and where it gracefully says "I do not know."
Then ask yourself:
Where could an AI twin help you lead more effectively?
What conversations are you repeating that could be offloaded?
How could 24/7 availability improve your customer or stakeholder experience?
Ready to Build Yours?
The future of digital leadership is not coming—it is here. If you are ready to explore your own AI persona or learn how to leverage AI tailored to your business goals, we at Beyond Enterprizes are here to guide the journey.
Contact us to get started.
This article concludes our five-part series on AI personas. For the full archive and deeper dives into the ethics, mechanics, and future of digital clones, visit our Substack.
