Grace Schroeder | SpeakerHub

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Bio

With a Psychology degree and leadership roles at Qwest and Transamerica, Grace understands both the technology and the human side of workplace transformation. She's not just a tech CEO- she's a translator of the future, helping businesses and workers navigate AI disruption with confidence, not fear.

Her speaking style? Engaging, relatable, funny and refreshingly human. Whether She's on stage, behind the mic, or on camera, Grace makes AI accessible, exciting, and actionable your audience walks away feeling informed, empowered, and ready to take control of their future. Grace's unique ability to provide clarity on complex technological concepts sets her apart as a thought leader in the AI space. Her insights into future trends are unparalleled, offering a rare blend of technical expertise and human-centric understanding.

As an economist and expert on individual success, Grace brings a multifaceted perspective to discussions on AI and workplace dynamics. Her talks often leave the audience with a sense of optimism and practical strategies for embracing AI-driven change, combining academic rigor with real-world business experience.

Current position (1)

AI Thought Leader

Slingr.io

Degrees (1)

Psychology

San Francisco State University

1995 to 1999

Presentations

Presentations (3)

The AI Revolution: Why You Shouldn't Fear It- And How to Thrive.

While the headlines love to focus on AI replacing jobs, Grace brings a different perspective: AI is a tool for empowerment, not extinction. The key isn’t to resist AI—it’s to understand how to work with it, adapt, and leverage it to your advantage.

What Grace Brings to Your Stage, Show, or Segment:
✅ Why AI Won’t Take Over—But Why You Should Pay Attention – Separating fear from reality in the AI conversation.
✅ The Jobs Most at Risk & How to Future-Proof Your Career – What industries will change the most and how workers can stay ahead.
✅ AI as Your Work Ally, Not Your Replacement – How AI can eliminate repetitive tasks and free workers to focus on creative, strategic, and high-value work.
✅ The Skills That Will Matter Most in the Age of AI – What employees and leaders should focus on to thrive in an AI-driven world.

Agentic Workforces: Building the Next Generation of Digital Teams

Discover the transformative potential of autonomous AI agents in modern business environments. This session will delve into how these intelligent systems can be seamlessly integrated into everyday operations to significantly enhance efficiency, streamline complex decision-making processes, and support scalable growth. By automating routine tasks and intelligently managing workflows, autonomous agents can free up human talent for higher-level strategic work, reduce operational costs, and increase overall responsiveness to market changes. Attendees will learn how businesses across various industries are leveraging these technologies to move beyond traditional processes and create agile, data-driven ecosystems that continuously learn and improve. The talk will also explore best practices for implementation, potential challenges, and the long-term strategic benefits of adopting AI-powered autonomy in business operations.

Why you can’t buy your AI strategy in a box

Grace challenges executives, CIOs, and digital leaders to shift from a "vendor-first" mindset to a "team-first" model, where orchestration, adaptability, and strategic integration become the real differentiators. Drawing on sharp industry insights, compelling metaphors (think orchestras vs. soloists, farmers' markets vs. department stores), and real-world examples.

Key takeaways
Stop shopping. Start orchestrating. An AI strategy isn’t something you install—it's something you conduct.
Adaptability over features. Flexibility is now your most important procurement criterion.
Expert teams > silver bullets. The future belongs to companies that invest in people who can navigate constant change.

Past talks (2)

Shake Your SaaS! Live

SaaS Sales Event

NYC

October 12, 2022

Making Product Development More Accessible Through Low-Code

Low-Code is the Future of Product Development

New York City

November 19, 2022