Speaking
I’m an AI leader and researcher who helps audiences understand where AI is going and what to do about it. My talks are known for crisp technical storytelling, practical frameworks, and clarity that cuts through hype.
I speak to audiences ranging from executives and founders to engineers and students, adapting depth, examples, and takeaways to meet each audience where they are.
Previous talks and recordings can be found in Media.
Speaking Themes
Enterprise AI & Strategy
• Applied AI for business: from hype to real-world impact
• From AI pilot to production in enterprise environments
• Designing scalable AI systems across cloud, on-device, and hybrid deployments
AI Research & the Future
• The next frontier of AI: agents, small language models, and robotics
• What’s new in AI research and what matters for industry
• The shift toward smaller, more efficient models
Technical Leadership & Teams
• Leading world-class technical and AI research teams
• Bridging research, product, and business execution
• Technical leadership in periods of rapid AI change
Careers & Learning in AI
• Breaking into AI: pathways for engineers, researchers, and builders
• Learning AI effectively in a fast-moving field
• Building strong fundamentals that scale with new technologies
Contact for Speaking
To schedule a talk, keynote, panel, or podcast, email: shelbylheinecke@gmail.com