Michelle K. Lee
CEO, Former AWS VP, Google Exec, and AI & Strategy Expert, Michelle K. Lee shows leaders how to apply AI to drive productivity, customer experience, and revenue.
Michelle K. Lee Booking & Availability
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Michelle K. Lee Keynote Topics & Programs
Michelle K. Lee speaks on artificial intelligence, business, innovation and technology through keynote presentations and related programs.
Michelle Lee helps audiences make sense of AI in practical business terms. Her talks cut through hype, focus on real applications and real risks, and give organizations a clearer framework for how to use AI to improve operations, customer experience, and long-term decision making.
Common keynote themes include: artificial intelligence strategy, generative AI, responsible AI adoption, operational efficiency, customer experience, innovation, risk management, regulation, and competitive advantage.
AI: The Art of the Possible and Practical and 7 Lessons for Implementing AI in Your Company
How can organizations move from AI hype to practical action that creates real business value?
In this talk, Michelle Lee explores how AI is reshaping business and daily life through capabilities that allow computers to create, see, hear, predict, and perform a wide variety of human tasks. She brings the conversation down to reality with concrete examples and recommended actions, helping audiences think clearly about what an AI strategy should look like. The session is built to leave organizations with practical lessons they can apply to increase operational efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and generate new revenue.
- Understand how developments in generative AI, computer vision, machine learning, and robotics are impacting business
- Learn seven practical lessons that can guide AI implementation inside an organization
- Identify ways AI can support efficiency, customer experience, and revenue growth
Ideal for organizations looking to build a practical AI strategy and leaders who want a grounded view of AI implementation.
Real Implications of Generative AI: The Promise and Perils of AI and How to Prepare for an AI-Centric World
What does it take to use generative AI in ways that are responsible, reliable, and strategically smart?
Michelle Lee examines the powerful opportunities and real challenges that come with generative AI, including its impact on data analysis, prediction, content generation, customer experience, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. She also addresses the risks organizations must weigh, including accuracy, copyright, bias, and regulations. Drawing on her experiences across technology, business, law, and government, she offers a practical framework for deciding where to lean in, where not to, and how to use AI for competitive advantage.
- Explore the business promise of generative AI across multiple functions
- Understand the risks tied to accuracy, copyright, bias, regulations, and responsible use
- Learn how to balance innovation with trustworthy AI decision making
Ideal for leaders and teams preparing for an AI-centric world and seeking a more responsible approach to generative AI adoption.
Closing Takeaway
Michelle Lee gives audiences a practical way to think about AI adoption by connecting opportunity, risk, and action. Her programs help organizations better understand where AI can create value, where caution is needed, and how to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Michelle K. Lee Biography & Credentials
Michelle K. Lee is an AI keynote speaker, technology and leadership expert, and the Founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies. She advises organizations on how to implement AI, GenAI, and machine learning to improve operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new sources of revenue.
Drawing on senior leadership roles at Amazon Web Services and Google, Michelle brings a practical perspective on how AI is applied across industries, along with insight into innovation, digital transformation, and responsible AI. Michelle K. Lee is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Michelle K. Lee’s fees.
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AI Leadership and Industry Impact
Michelle K. Lee is the Founder and CEO of Obsidian Strategies, where she helps companies identify and implement high return AI opportunities. Previously, she served as Vice President of the Machine Learning Solutions Lab at Amazon Web Services, leading a global team of consultants and data scientists who worked with clients across industries to deploy AI and machine learning solutions.
During her time at AWS, she also helped shape responsible AI efforts and addressed policy, regulatory, and ethical considerations tied to emerging technologies. Earlier in her career, she was an executive at Google during its formative years, contributing to the growth of one of the world’s most influential technology companies.
Public Service and Policy Expertise
Michelle also served as the presidentially appointed Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where she led over 10,000 employees and implemented an agency-wide AI strategy to improve the quality, speed, and consistency of patent review.
She has testified before Congress multiple times and is a frequent speaker at major global conferences. Her work has been featured in leading media outlets, and she is recognized for her ability to balance the opportunities and risks of AI across business, government, and society.