Sharon Gai
AI Keynotes, Adoption & Team Training
How to Do More with Less Using AI
Before 2022, we were working like busy bees, with endless to do lists and we had to execute each one. That's why we were so busy all the time! Post 2022, or in the post gen AI era, we should be working like "beekeepers", the keeper of the bees - humans that act like orchestrators and handing off tasks that should be a bee's work. What are the bees? The AI agents!
AI is now so good that it can take one task from beginning to end without us prompting to get a better output. This is a new concept called loop engineering that few companies have adopted. This is an era where we can take ourselves out as the bottleneck. But humans are still important because we can't outsource human judgement and ownership. Read on...
ABOUT
Some keynotes are vitamins.
Some are painkillers. What I give organizations is a vaccine.
It prepares you before the disruption hits.
Sharon Gai is an AI keynote speaker, author and former Alibaba executive based in New York City. She helps organizations apply AI through keynotes, practical workshops and executive briefings. Her work covers AI adoption, agentic commerce, ecommerce and the future of work.
Her Bee vs. Beekeeper framework helps professionals decide which tasks to delegate to AI and where human judgment remains essential. She is the author of Ecommerce Reimagined and How to Do More with Less Using AI.
She has delivered keynotes for organizations including Coca-Cola, Walmart, UBS, Capital One, Nestlé, Deloitte and Lenovo, and appeared on CNN, Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, CCTV and CBC. She holds degrees from McGill and Columbia University.
Sharon also partners with technology brands on educational LinkedIn posts, product videos, webinars and campaigns. She travels worldwide from New York City.
Why Sharon
Unique Content
I used to sit in the audiences that your events cater to. And I remember the conferences and talks where the speaker did not provide any new content. We've all heard that speaker right? So when I became a speaker, I took extra care to make sure that my stories are fresh and unique. What's my competition? The phones in your audience hands.
In a sea of sameness in B2B conferences, I implement artful use of tools of engagement including audience participation, and humor that keep the crowd laughing and engaged. I bring an element of surprise to the audience and always make sure the audience leaves smarter than when they walked in.
AI adoption and training for companies
Help your people use AI in the work they already do. Sharon Gai works with companies through three practical formats:
AI keynotes and executive briefings build a shared understanding of AI, the future of work and where human judgment matters.
Customized team workshops give participants hands-on practice with tasks from their own roles, including research, marketing, proposals and reporting.
The Fractional AI Office provides ongoing adoption support through a monthly company briefing, a workflow clinic and email support between sessions.
Sharon’s Bee vs. Beekeeper framework helps teams choose what to delegate to AI, how to review the output and who owns the final decision. Based in New York City, she works with organizations virtually and travels for keynotes and workshops.
Start by sharing your team, goals and the workflow you want to improve.
In the future, we don't compete over headcount. We compete on revenue per employee
How should we change in accordance to AI?
Why personalization will always win
Keynote
How to do more with less using AI
Right now, many companies know that AI is something to pay attention to, but not sure where to start. When budgets are tight and you’re running a lean team, how do you do more with less? In this session, Sharon will teach businesses how to be more productive and efficient using AI. We will 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.
Session takeaways:
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Frameworks for evaluating your role and determining which part of your job to handover to AI
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Discover real-world examples and case studies of how AI is being used to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve outcomes
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Gain actionable tips on leveraging AI tools to make data-driven decisions, automate routine tasks, and allocate resources more effectively, ensuring your team can do more with less
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Sharon Gai
1. Who is Sharon Gai and what does she specialize in?
Sharon Gai is a keynote speaker, author, and consultant who helps organizations use artificial intelligence to drive business transformation and growth. She draws from her experience at Alibaba and global markets to bridge technology, culture, and commerce.
2. What types of speaking engagements does Sharon Gai do?
She delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive briefing sessions for associations, corporations, and conferences worldwide, focusing on AI, innovation, retail, and the future of work.
3. How can organizations book Sharon Gai for a keynote or workshop?
You can book Sharon Gai by visiting the “Book Sharon” page on her website or contacting her directly through the inquiry form.
4. What topics does Sharon Gai focus on in her presentations?
Her core topics include AI adoption and digital transformation. Her signature with 99% approval ratings is called “Doing More with Less Using AI.” She has a book with the same title that is selling on Amazon that she published with major publisher, Wiley.
5. What outcomes can organizations expect from a session with Sharon Gai?
Attendees leave with practical frameworks, toolkits, and inspiration to apply AI to everyday workflows, marketing, and strategy while staying human-centered.
Keynotes and Workshops
6. What industries or audiences are a good fit for Sharon Gai’s keynote?
Her sessions resonate with professionals in retail, finance, manufacturing, education, associations, and creative industries seeking to leverage AI for efficiency and innovation.
7. What is Sharon’s approach to customizing a session?
She tailors each talk using audience research and real-world case studies, ensuring relevance to the organization’s goals and challenges.
8. What format options are available?
Sessions can be delivered in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format depending on event logistics and audience preference.
9. What logistical information do clients need to know?
Organisers should provide AV setup details, travel logistics, and a pre-event briefing to align on key outcomes and messaging.
Content and Focus Areas
1. How is she different as a speaker?
Sharon used to work in the trenches in the front lines of brands. She shares lessons from her time at Alibaba and Pattern where she was in charge of billion dollar plus categories and multimillion ecommerce GMV in sales.
2. What makes Sharon’s narrative different from other futurists?
Her approach blends cultural intelligence with technology foresight, showing how humans and AI can collaborate rather than compete.
3. What should an organization prepare before booking Sharon Gai?
Define audience pain points, event goals, and logistical preferences to help tailor the session.
4. What are the next steps after a keynote to maximize impact?
Organisations often follow up with internal AI training sessions or workflow audits to reinforce learning.
5. Why should companies choose Sharon Gai as their keynote speaker?
Deep domain expertise
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Sharon is an international keynote speaker specializing in AI, ecommerce, and digital transformation.
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She held executive roles at major e-commerce and technology organizations (including Alibaba), advising brands and governments on digital strategy.
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She is the author of Ecommerce Reimagined and How to do more with less using AI. She holds advanced degrees (e.g., MSc from Columbia University) which underscores her analytic and academic credentials.
Because of this depth, she can speak not just in broad generalities but with real-world, operational insight which helps companies move from theory into action.
Unique global and cultural perspective
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Sharon brings a “culture fluid” viewpoint—rooted in working across East and West, different generations, and different organisational cultures.
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This means she can relate to diverse audiences and make content relevant whether the company is global, emerging-market focused, or facing cross-cultural challenges.
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For companies operating in or partnering with Asia (especially China) or looking to understand digital innovation globally, her experience gives credibility and insight unavailable in many keynote speakers.
Practical and actionable takeaways
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Sharon’s speaking topics are designed to go beyond inspiration and deliver frameworks, case studies, tools and next-steps.
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For example, one of her flagship sessions is “How to Do More With Less Using AI” — helping companies to streamline, automate, and leverage AI effectively in times of constrained resources.
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That means attendees can leave not just motivated but equipped to apply what they heard — which is valuable for any organisation looking for ROI from their event investment.
Established speaking credibility
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She has spoken at prestigious forums and for well-known brands/organisations (e.g., TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Nestlé, Deloitte, Lenovo, Coca Cola) showing she can handle major stages.
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Testimonials highlight her dynamic delivery, audience connection, and leaving a lasting impression.
This means companies can have confidence that the experience will meet high production and engagement standards.
Relevance to rapid change & disruption
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In industries facing rapid change (e.g., retail, financial services, e-commerce, technology), a speaker who understands disruption, AI, global dynamics and agility is especially valuable.
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Sharon’s content addresses exactly that: how to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world, how to harness AI, how to disrupt.
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If the audience is global, multi-generational, dealing with cross-cultural issues or innovation, her “culture fluid” lens adds value.
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