Cherry Rose Tan

Is AI disrupting or helping you? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a historic moment: one of complete disruption and transformation of every industry, and the emergence of never-seen-before ways of optimizing, expanding, and monetizing our businesses. The advent of AI means that all organizations, regardless of industry, have the unprecedented potential to be more nimble, profitable, and responsive than ever before.

In this presentation, serial founder Cherry Rose Tan demystifies the world of AI, weaving in real-life business cases from the world of startups and unicorns. From generative AI (like ChatGPT) to predictive AI, she covers three ways AI can improve your organization (content creation, organizational workflow, and strategic decision-making), so you can compete and expand your business in these changing times.

This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

• Curious or eager to use AI, especially in staying relevant against market competitors, but unsure where to start
• Overwhelmed by AI as a whole, and looking for a seasoned expert to show where the opportunities and distractions are
• Experiencing massive industry or business disruption, and feeling the pressure to act now

The audience will leave with:

• An understanding of the types of AI out there, and the opportunities and applications each of them can unlock for your organization
• Inspiration and energy to tackle AI head-on as an organization
• Real-life case studies to translate this conversation from theory to practice and empower immediate application

Has your organization integrated these technologies or are you being left behind? Web3 is the next evolution of the internet – a decentralized internet powered by blockchain and tokens, like cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and more. It’s not just a technological shift: it’s a fundamental shift in how we connect, control, and transact with each other and businesses.

Web3 is intertwined with the rise of the Metaverse, virtual environments where Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha are thriving. In these digital and immersive worlds, entire communities and even economies exist that represent billions in untapped revenue. Leveraging 25 years of experience in Web3 technologies and digital worlds, crypto investor Cherry Rose Tan shares the trends, insights, and opportunities that will impact the businesses ready to embrace these technologies.

This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

• Feeling pressure to understand or apply these technologies, but unsure where to start
• Responsible for creating new revenue streams or opportunities, especially with growing market segments like Gen Z and Gen Alpha
• Experiencing massive industry or business disruption, who need accurate and real-life insights to stay competitive and make strategic business decisions

The audience will leave with:

• A framework for navigating the 3 key technologies and their related applications in real life and in business
• The confidence and ability to identify business opportunities (and to mitigate the risk) that come with adopting Web3 and/or Metaverse
• A practical, everyday way of talking about Web3 and Metaverse with your teams, your customers, and other stakeholders

How do we build resilient leaders (and thus, organizations), who will rise in the face of adversity? Cherry Rose Tan has spent the last 15 years answering this question, culminating in her company #REALTALK, the mental health movement for the tech industry. Known as North America’s first and largest platform on Entrepreneurial Mental Health, she has worked with over 40,000 leaders in 27 industries, helping teams build a strong foundation of mental health across their organization.

In this presentation, Tan shares how leaders can utilize “real talk” (the art and science of tough conversations) to build a stronger and healthier workplace at all levels of an organization. In an era of remote work and also burnout, organizational performance comes down to the mental and emotional health of your employees.

This session is perfect for leaders and teams:

• Experiencing high levels of burnout, especially in a post-pandemic, remote work, or recession context
• Recognizing that employee burnout and turnover are occurring and need to be addressed sooner rather than later
• Dealing with significant stress and change, causing a decrease in employee productivity and motivation

The audience will leave with:

• A shared and approachable language for talking about Workplace Mental Health
• A safe and inclusive space that serves as a first step, so that organizations can build on this momentum
• A 3-step framework, equally inspiring and hands-on, that will empower employees to manage and restore their workplace wellbeing

What does it take to be in the top 1% of your field? As a Filipino-Chinese Canadian woman who carved her own path as a C-Suite executive, Cherry Rose Tan’s success as a Woman of Colour represents less than 1% of all tech founders. Her experience in competitive and male-dominated industries like tech and academia gives her unique insight on what it takes to excel.

Through her raw and inspiring journey from poverty to success, Tan offers a proven roadmap and strategies for every individual, especially the underrepresented, to become a “one percenter”- a powerhouse leader in their organization or industry. Grounded in real-life stories, she brings two decades of entrepreneurial experience, along with lessons learned from 140 years of entrepreneurship in her family.

This presentation is perfect for leaders and teams:

• Aware of the need to cultivate their organization’s future leaders
• Looking for examples of leadership and success that are grounded in diverse and decolonized perspectives
• Feeling pressure to be more inclusive and responsive to their employees, especially as they recruit and retain womxn and/or Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC)

The audience will leave with:

• A real-life perspective on what it takes to be a powerhouse leader and achieve career promotion(s) in the face of systemic barriers
• An inspiring and welcoming way of weaving inclusive leadership into your organization
• The mindset and habits used by world-class founders and entrepreneurs to excel, despite the odds

The landscape of business is undergoing rapid transformation, elevating the stakes for established organizations as newcomers aim to claim market share. Navigating this shifting terrain requires more than traditional leadership; it demands authentic engagement with your team through honest and tough conversations. As you aim to align both personal performance and business outcomes, a collective approach to innovation becomes indispensable.

This presentation equips you with actionable insights for fostering a culture that not only anticipates disruption but leverages it for growth and sustainability. You’ll learn how to scale innovation, from individual stakeholders through the organizational hierarchy, to set the course for industry-wide impact.

Talent acquisition and retention have become increasingly complex as Millennial and Gen Z professionals demand more flexible, hybrid work arrangements. To stay competitive, organizations must evolve into 21st-century entities adept at meeting these expectations. Cherry Rose Tan draws from her unique vantage point at the Schulich School of Business and her work in startup investment to offer proven strategies for becoming the employer of choice in this new era.

Through research-backed frameworks, this presentation delivers actionable insights for not only recruiting top talent but also for fostering an environment where they choose to stay and grow. Here, you’ll discover how to be responsive to the evolving trends of work, ensuring your organization remains an industry frontrunner.

In a financial landscape experiencing seismic shifts, ignoring the impact of blockchain and digital assets is a risk organizations cannot afford. Industry trailblazer and crypto investor Cherry Rose Tan provides a crucial roadmap to guide leaders through these complexities. Tan demystifies the intricacies of blockchain and sheds light on the burgeoning world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offering fresh perspectives that are grounded in cutting-edge research and real-world application.

Tan’s presentation illuminates why blockchain technologies have become a focal point for retail investors and historically underrepresented demographics. Drawing from her own experience as a first mover in this transformative space, she provides actionable insights to equip organizations with the understanding they need. This presentation serves as an invaluable toolkit for leaders, arming them with the knowledge to navigate and capitalize on the rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.

In an era where data reigns supreme, understanding its role in strategic decision-making is pivotal for any organization’s success. Venture capitalist Cherry Rose Tan delivers a compelling presentation on how a data-driven culture can profoundly impact an organization’s bottom line. She elucidates how data aids in assessing risks and shaping strategic initiatives, especially when responding to both internal and external stakeholders.

Tan focuses on the four pillars of data—key components that serve as the foundation for creating cultures that not only excel but also inspire and mobilize their teams. Highlighting startling consumer trends, such as the 59% of consumers who will sever ties with brands failing to personalize experiences, Tan offers a clear roadmap for optimizing data utility. Drawing from real-life case studies, the presentation demystifies data, moving it from mere access to actionable insights that empower organizations to both do good and thrive financially.

In a financial landscape experiencing seismic shifts, ignoring the impact of blockchain and digital assets is a risk organizations cannot afford. Industry trailblazer and crypto investor Cherry Rose Tan provides a crucial roadmap to guide leaders through these complexities. She not only demystifies the intricacies of blockchain but also sheds light on the burgeoning world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), offering fresh perspectives that are grounded in cutting-edge research and real-world application.

Tan’s keynote is particularly resonant as it illuminates why blockchain technologies have become a focal point for retail investors and historically underrepresented demographics. Drawing from her own experience as a first mover in this transformative space, she provides actionable insights to equip organizations with the understanding they need. This presentation serves as an invaluable toolkit for leaders, arming them with the knowledge to navigate and capitalize on the rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem.