<p>Trent Gillespie is a leading Operational AI expert and former Amazon executive who helps organizations move beyond AI hype and into real-world execution. Having led AI and automation initiatives inside some of the world’s most complex organizations, Trent brings rare, hands-on experience translating AI strategy into measurable operational impact.</p><p>Rather than focusing on abstract trends, Trent shows leaders how AI actually gets deployed—across operations, customer experience, supply chains, and teams—so it delivers value quickly, responsibly, and at scale. His work sits at the intersection of AI, operations, and leadership, helping organizations modernize without disrupting what already works.</p><p>What sets Trent’s keynotes apart is his deep, deliverable-driven customization—tailored to each organization, industry, and audience. At his standard speaking fee, Trent delivers a highly customized experience that goes far beyond a traditional keynote and may include:</p><p>For the Event:</p><p>• Live, customized demonstration of an AI-agent application relevant to the organization</p><p>• Customized example of reinventing a core business process using AI agents</p><p>• Customized visuals and imagery tailored to the company and industry</p><p>• Analysis of the organization’s potential “Future Customer,” when relevant</p><p>• Identification of trailblazing and innovation opportunities specific to the organization</p><p>After the Event:</p><p>• AI-generated meeting summary of the keynote</p><p>• Key slides for internal sharing and alignment</p><p>• Custom event website housing all materials for continued access and impact</p><p>The result is a keynote that feels less like a presentation and more like a strategic working session—equipping leaders and teams with practical, organization-specific insight they can immediately put into action.</p><p>In addition to keynotes, Trent also works with organizations through custom workshops and advisory consulting, helping leadership teams operationalize AI initiatives, redesign core processes, and build execution roadmaps that turn AI ambition into sustained business results.</p>
Operational AI Expert & Former Amazon Executive delivering highly customized keynotes that turn AI strategy into real operational impact
<ul><li><strong>AI SPRINT™: Turning AI into an Operating Advantage</strong></li><li>Leaders know AI matters but struggle to make it run inside the business. This keynote focuses on what’s changing now—how AI agents are reshaping customer expectations, competition, and how work gets done. Using the Amazon-inspired Future Customer™ framework and the AI SPRINT™, Trent shows leaders how to embed AI into vision, leadership, and daily operations. The result is clarity, a practical roadmap, and the confidence to move from experimentation to sustained operating advantage.</li><li>Recommended Audience:</li><li>This keynote is designed for executive teams, senior leaders, and general business leaders responsible for strategy, operations, and growth in an AI-driven world.</li><li>Audience Take-Aways:</li><li>Understand how AI agents are changing customer expectations and competitive dynamics</li><li> Define your Future Customer™ and what they will expect from your organization</li><li>Learn the 6-step AI SPRINT™ for operationalizing AI across leadership, vision, and operations</li><li>See how leading organizations move beyond pilots to real execution</li><li>Leave with a clear starting point and operating cadence to act immediately</li><li><strong>AI at Work: From Curiosity to Capability</strong></li><li>Many employees are curious about AI but unsure how to apply it in their roles. This keynote shows how AI is changing daily work—and how teams can use it to remove bottlenecks, improve performance, and spark innovation. Grounded in the AI SPRINT™, it introduces a simple rhythm of learning, applying, and sharing so progress builds across the organization. The result is a confident workforce that uses AI responsibly and takes action.</li><li>Recommended Audience:</li><li>Designed for general business audiences, this keynote combines practical guidance on daily AI use with inspiring insights to create meaningful impact.</li><li>Audience Take-Aways:</li><li>Understand how to begin using AI to create impact in work—going beyond simple tasks like writing an email</li><li> Gain actionable strategies for removing process bottlenecks and unlocking growth opportunities with AI</li><li>Be inspired to leverage AI for fostering human connections and driving positive change in communities</li><li> A vision for what the AI-assisted future of work may look like</li><li><strong>The AI Flywheel™: Building a Durable Innovation Engine</strong></li><li>Early AI wins are easy. Sustaining momentum is harder. In this advanced keynote, Trent shows how organizations turn AI-driven gains into a self-reinforcing cycle of innovation using the AI Flywheel™. Leaders learn how to align teams, reinvest efficiency into growth, and build a durable innovation engine—so AI becomes a lasting operating advantage, not a one-time initiative.</li><li>Recommended Audience:</li><li>This keynote is designed for business leaders, technology executives, product managers, and innovators looking to harness AI to accelerate innovation and gain a competitive advantage.</li><li>Audience Take-Aways:</li><li> Understand how AI is reshaping innovation and business performance</li><li> Learn the mechanics of the AI Flywheel™ and how to apply it</li><li>See how operational gains compound into continuous innovation</li><li>Define and align around your Future Customer™</li><li>Build systems and leadership alignment that sustain AI momentum</li></ul>