Keary “Danny” Hayes II
Strategic Advisor | AI Infrastructure | Capital Markets | Public-Private Partnerships
Keary “Danny” Hayes II, professionally known as Danny Hayes II, is a strategic advisor specializing in artificial intelligence infrastructure, capital markets, public-private partnerships, and institutional strategy. He currently serves as Senior Advisor at 33 Agency, focusing on AI governance, infrastructure planning, enterprise modernization, and public-private initiatives.
His professional background spans commercial banking, structured finance, sustainable infrastructure, technology development, and international business. He is also a published contributor to Forbes Business Council, with articles examining digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, sustainable development, and emerging technology.
Technology, Infrastructure & Strategic Development
Danny Hayes II works at the intersection of emerging technology, financial infrastructure, and institutional strategy. His advisory experience encompasses AI-enabled enterprise systems, digital infrastructure, capital formation, and the coordination of complex public- and private-sector initiatives.
AI & Enterprise Systems
Advises organizations on artificial intelligence readiness, enterprise modernization, AI governance, and the operational requirements of implementing emerging technologies within established institutional environments.
Digital Infrastructure
Experience involving data center planning, resilient digital infrastructure, technology modernization, cybersecurity considerations, and the integration of technology into critical business operations.
Strategic Partnerships
Works with companies, investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to evaluate strategic opportunities, coordinate international business initiatives, and develop commercially viable partnerships.
Public-Private Initiatives
Advises on infrastructure development, economic development strategy, government affairs, and public-private partnership structures involving emerging technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and institutional investment.
Professional Background & Experience
Keary “Danny” Hayes II, known professionally as Danny Hayes II, is an American entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and infrastructure development executive with more than two decades of experience spanning commercial banking, capital markets, emerging technologies, and international business development.
Hayes currently serves as Senior Advisor at 33 Agency, where his work focuses on artificial intelligence infrastructure, institutional strategy, enterprise modernization, government affairs, and public-private partnerships. His career encompasses structured finance, sustainable energy, digital infrastructure, corporate development, and strategic partnerships across domestic and international markets.
His professional background includes experience involving Mid Atlantic Capital, Hudson Capital Advisors, and Derivative Partners AG in Switzerland, as well as government affairs and public-policy initiatives related to infrastructure, economic development, and international business. Hayes has also participated in the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council and served in an advisory capacity with the University of California, Riverside Design Thinking Program.
A former Forbes Business Council member and published contributor, Hayes has written on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainable infrastructure, and investment strategy. His work brings together financial expertise, emerging technologies, and institutional planning to support complex business and infrastructure initiatives.
Published Articles & Industry Commentary
Danny Hayes II is a former Forbes Business Council member and published contributor whose work examines artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, capital markets, and sustainable development. His published articles and industry commentary explore the intersection of emerging technologies, institutional investment, and economic development.
Strategic Advisory Frameworks
Effective infrastructure and technology development requires alignment between capital, governance, operational capabilities, and institutional objectives. Danny Hayes II approaches complex initiatives through structured planning, commercial evaluation, and coordination among financial, technical, and public-sector stakeholders.
Strategic Planning & Capital Sequencing
Development Strategy & Implementation
Evaluates early-stage project requirements, infrastructure dependencies, financing considerations, and implementation timelines to help organizations establish practical development strategies and identify potential execution risks.
Due Diligence & Institutional Readiness
Risk Assessment & Governance
Focuses on counterparty evaluation, organizational readiness, technology requirements, governance structures, and commercial dependencies affecting infrastructure investments and enterprise technology initiatives.
International Business & Public-Private Partnerships
Cross-Border Strategy & Institutional Coordination
Works across domestic and international business environments to support infrastructure planning, institutional partnerships, regulatory considerations, procurement readiness, and the coordination of public- and private-sector interests.
Professional Experience, Affiliations & Publications
Danny Hayes II’s professional history encompasses financial services, government affairs, infrastructure development, technology, and international corporate strategy. His experience includes leadership, advisory, and industry participation across private-sector organizations and institutional initiatives.
Federal Government Affairs & Legislative Advocacy
Professional experience involving federal lobbying, government affairs, and public-policy engagement related to infrastructure, international business, energy security, and economic development.
National Small Business Association Leadership Council
Former participant in the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council in Washington, D.C., with involvement in discussions concerning business policy, regulatory challenges, and access to capital.
University of California, Riverside Advisory Experience
Former advisory board participant with the University of California, Riverside Design Thinking Program, contributing professional perspectives on business strategy, technology, and enterprise development.
Forbes Business Council — Published Contributor
Former Forbes Business Council member and published contributor, with articles covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainable infrastructure, institutional finance, and technology strategy.
Financial Services & International Corporate Development
Professional experience involving commercial banking, structured finance, international capital markets, corporate development, and strategic advisory activities associated with Mid Atlantic Capital, Hudson Capital Advisors, and the DP Invest division of Derivative Partners AG in Zurich, Switzerland.
Connect with Keary “Danny” Hayes II
For professional inquiries, strategic partnerships, speaking engagements, media requests, and discussions concerning AI infrastructure, capital markets, and public-private initiatives, connect with Danny Hayes II through his official professional channels.
Hayes maintains an active professional presence on LinkedIn and publishes industry commentary examining emerging technologies, institutional strategy, digital infrastructure, and financial markets.