Henry Griner
AI Explorer & Technology Teacher

Helping real people learn AI through simple steps, clear explanations, and 30+ years of hands-on tech experience. At 70+ years old I am still learning and teaching others the best secrets of technology.

About Henry Griner

A Life of Learning, Teaching, and Helping People Navigate Technology

Henry Griner, Owner

I began building on the internet in the mid-1990's, when most people were still trying to understand what a website even was. Back then they referred to the Internet as the WWW or World Wide Web. That's were the WWW came from that is used for addresses on websites today.

I started with the Netscape browser, a dial-up modem, and a simple text editor, creating my first pages line by line. In 1996 I built my first paid website for The Bank of Elk River in Minnesota, and that moment set me on a path that I’m still walking over thirty years later. Technology has changed, but my purpose has stayed the same, helping real people understand and use the tools that shape our world.

Early Online Journey

Throughout the late 1990's and into the 2000's, I built dozens of websites and helped local businesses, nonprofits, and Christian organizations develop their online presence.

I ran my own consulting business (Mission Springs Marketing LLC), worked for a large Minnesota furniture corporation as their IT manager of the computer network, and traveled across the United States and even to Israel to support a friend’s internet marketing company.

I’ve lost count of how many WordPress sites I’ve built, but each one taught me something new and strengthened my understanding of how people interact with technology.

A New Chapter in My 70's

Now, in my seventies, I’m still deeply involved in the online world. The tools have changed, and we’ve entered the era of artificial intelligence. Instead of stepping back, I leaned in. I began learning AI tools for myself, and I quickly realized that many people feel overwhelmed by the pace of change.

And now I updated my mission and this website, HenryGriner.com, teaching AI in a way that feels simple, approachable, and practical for anyone, no matter their age or background.

Helping Real People Learn AI

My passion today is helping others understand AI the same way I learned to understand the internet back in the 90's, through clear explanation, hands-on examples, real-life stories, and a sense of adventure.

I believe technology should serve people, not intimidate them. Through my content, my Free AI Starter Guide, and my video series Adventures with Henry, I show what these tools can do and how everyday people can use them in their work, hobbies, and creative life.

Real Estate Experience

Alongside my work in technology, I started my real estate investing business, New Hope REI last year. I buy houses for cash that need major repairs, partnering with a trusted handful of home re-modelers who bring these properties back to life. I spend time each week helping families of seniors who need to sell their homes in order to transition into assisted living.

I also purchase vacant land, often from people who have inherited a property they no longer want to manage. These projects keep me grounded in real-world service, helping people navigate difficult transitions with honesty and compassion.

Why I Do This

I’ve always believed in using my gifts to help others. As a Christian, I want everything I do to reflect integrity, kindness, and transparency. Whether I’m working with a family who needs guidance in selling a home, or helping someone learn an AI tool for the first time, my goal is the same, to provide real value, meet people where they are, and offer support that actually makes their life easier.

Adventures With Henry

One of my favorite parts of this journey is Adventures With Henry, my video series where I document experiments, discoveries, and day-to-day lessons with AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva, HeyGen, Sora, and more.

These videos are made for regular people, not tech experts, and they show the possibilities that come with learning something new. I believe curiosity keeps us young, and this project is a way for me to share that belief with others.

Connect With Me

If you want to learn AI at a comfortable pace, explore new tools, or follow along with my projects, you’re in the right place. You can find everything I’m working on at HenryGriner.com, and you’re always welcome to reach out through my contact page.

I’m glad you’re here, and I hope my work encourages you to keep exploring, keep learning, and keep building.

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