Sharon Gai
Future of E-Commerce, AI, Retail Innovation Futurist & Tedx Speaker
Alababa Podcast Host
Author of Ecommerce Reimagined
Advisor on Innovation practices and Culture Fluid
Travels From
New York
Sharon Gai Speaker Biography
Sharon Gai is the author of the successful book Ecommerce Reimagined, and advises organizations on innovation practices, helping them become Culture Fluid.
Sharon Gai is an international female keynote speaker on ecommerce, digital transformation and AI. She is the former Head of Global Key Accounts at Alibaba and General Manager at a billion dollar ecommerce unicorn. In her tenure, she has advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has been the keynote speaker at TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Nestle, Deloitte, and many other organizations. She has appeared on Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, CCTV, CBC, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined: what we can learn in retail and ecommerce from China. Sharon is also a Global Shaper in the World Economic Forum. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Information Management from Columbia University.
Her methodology called Culture Fluid has won audiences of various ages and backgrounds. She brings a fresh voice to the speaking world as someone who is able to bridge different cultures, age groups and corporate cultures.
She currently resides in Silicon Valley, California.
Unlocking Competitive Advantage with Generative AI
With two ongoing wars, collapse of big companies, and inflation, the economy today is going through a turbulent time. How do you survive? How can you have a turnaround as a business? Companies no longer have the luxury to spend money on low return projects. In this keynote, Sharon will teach businesses how to do more with less. We'll dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. You'll discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability. Those who listen to this keynote will come out ahead.
Session takeaways:
-Understand the difference between hype and reality when it comes to AI and its potential for business.
-Learn about practical and impactful use cases of AI in various industries and business functions.
-Gain insights into how AI is being used to streamline processes, optimize operations, and drive revenue growth.
-Discover the key challenges of AI adoption in business and how to overcome them, such as data quality, privacy concerns, and organizational change management
-Learn about the skills and competencies needed to succeed in the age of AI, and how to cultivate them in yourself and your team.
The Red Pill or Blue Pill: Navigating the Dichotomy in AI
AI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for science fiction movies. It's already here, and it's rapidly changing the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. From machine learning to natural language processing, AI is revolutionizing the way we work, transforming the very fabric of industries across the globe. In this keynote, we'll dive deep into the transformative effects of AI on business and explore the tremendous opportunities and challenges it presents. We will discover how businesses of all sizes can leverage AI to gain a competitive edge, streamline processes, automate tasks, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth and profitability. We will also unravel the intricate web of anxiety, social isolation, and job displacement that may arise from these technological advancements. You will leave this keynote with a new mindset, with insights and perspectives that will enable you to navigate the complex landscape of AI, make informed decisions, and position your organization for success in the future. Now the question is, will you take the red pill or blue pill?
In this keynote, you will learn:
How companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia can shape our lives in the next decade
Understand the difference between hype and reality when it comes to AI and its potential for business.
AI’s impact on local communities and how to use it to develop local economies
Learn about the skills and competencies needed to succeed in the age of AI, and how to cultivate them in yourself and your team
Examine the potential negative consequences of AI on mental health, including increased anxiety, social isolation, and job displacement
A new mindset to adopt to navigate new technologies that impact our economy
