Charlene Li Keynote Speaker & Strategic Advisor

Quantum Networks Group

Founder & CEO

100 Coaches Agency

100 Coaches brings together the world’s leading executive coaches, top business thinkers and best leaders with the common purpose to prepare, develop, and energize inspired leaders for the future.

100 Coaches was launched in 2016 by world-renowned educator and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith as a network to learn and collaborate and ultimately ‘Pay It Forward.’ The agency specializes in connecting the world’s best coaches with top leaders that best fit their needs. 

As a certified Stakeholder-Centered Coach, I focus on supporting leaders through disruptive transformations and ensuring we establish clear success measures to track and report on our progress to your key stakeholders. I provide a money-back guarantee that we get results!

Executive Transformation Coach

LinkedIn

Named a LinkedIn Influencer when the program launched in 2012 and was named one of the LinkedIn Top Voices: Company Culture in April 2022 which highlights 10 must-follow thought leaders covering how to build great workplaces, develop talent and cultivate inclusive cultures.

LinkedIn Top Voices

Member of YPO San Francisco Gold and YPO Global One Chapters.

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Member of YPO San Francisco Gold and YPO Pacific One chapters. Served on the Pacific Regional Regional Executive Board, the Membership Committee of YPO Pacific One, and the YNG+ Taskforce.

Regional Executive Board, Pacific Region

PA Consulting

As the leader of our research group, I set the agenda for our thought leadership focused on cross-sector issues facing leaders. 

PA is the innovation and transformation consultancy that brought the home pregnancy test and the Sydney Opera House to life – alongside thousands of other ingenious solutions as every day and monumental. We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.

Chief Research Officer

Altimeter, a Prophet Company

I helped leaders thrive with disruption as a Senior Fellow at Altimeter which I founded and was acquired by Prophet in July 2015. 

I have written or co-authored six books, including "Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies"​, the New York Times bestseller, "Open Leadership"​, "The Engaged Leader", and my latest book, "The Disruption Mindset".

My current research includes leadership, digital strategy, employee experience, and creating growth and innovation cultures.

Founder & Senior Fellow

I helped leaders thrive with disruption, especially new technologies that impact their strategies and organizations. I did this through the research and consulting work we did at Altimeter Group, which I founded and where I was the CEO.

Jumpshot Inc

Served on the Jumpshot Board of Directors and the Audit Committee. I'd been following Jumpshot for over two years and joined the board because they provide deep insight into customer journeys while adhering to the strictest protocols around personally identifiable information (PII).

Board Member

Forrester Research

Research and analyze how media companies and marketers use technology to improve their business strategies and practices. Research topics include social technologies, searcn marketing, marketing mix, digital marketing growth, online recruitment and online classifieds, social networks, portals (like AOL, MSN, and Yahoo!), local media, especially newspapers.

Principal Analyst

Led the Media and Marketing research team, ranging from 7-10 analysts and research associates. Responsible for all research produced by the analysts, as well as liasons with the sales force.

Research Director

Industry analyst covering Internet advertising, online recruitment, online promotions, and portals. Also looked at newspaper publishing strategies.

Senior Analyst

Community Newspaper Company

Created the Internet publishing division of CNC. Wrote original business plan and obtained funding from Fidelity Investments, the parent company. Put 200 individual towns and cities online at www.townonline.com, which included 120 community and daily newspapers (total circulation 1+ million). Won two EPpy awards for best local site and best commercial product (for the online recruitment site). Also held positions on the Newspaper Association of America's online publishing advisory board.

Internet Publisher

I catalyze transformation as an expert on disruptive transformation strategy and leadership. I'm an entrepreneur and NY Times bestselling author and have seen business, society, and the world undergo seismic changes. My work includes writing books, speaking, advising, and coaching companies and their leaders and I've worked with 14 of the Dow Jones 30 companies. 

I help leaders and their organizations in three ways: 

1) Research, Writing, and Streaming: I share my research and thinking through books and articles. I stream weekly here on LinkedIn, usually Tuesday at 9 am PST. I research and develop strategies for disruptive innovation, leadership in challenging times, and the impact of generative AI on the future of work. I was named one of LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices on Company Culture in 2022. 

2) Speaking and Workshops: From conference keynotes to intimate executive gatherings, my speeches and workshops educate and identify specific actions people can take to start making the future a reality today. Peppered with relevant examples, I tailor the content for every audience. I love creating "a-ha" moments when the audience sees what is possible in the future and has the confidence to take the next step.  I specifically emphasize the importance of relationships, empathy, and wisdom in leadership and transformation. Partial client list and appearances include Adobe, Banfield, Cloudera, Coty, Genesys, KPMG, Novartis, Oracle, Providence Health, SAP, SxSW, TED, Tony Robbins, US Navy, Verizon, Workplace from Meta, World Business Forum, and the World Economic Forum.  

3) Advisory and coaching. I take on a few select advisory and coaching clients a year, typically on a retainer basis. My advisory work addresses specific transformation challenges facing an organization, from shifting strategic focus to driving culture change. In my coaching, I work with people who are already great leaders and support them in leading disruptive, transformative change using a stakeholder-centered coaching approach developed by Marshall Goldsmith. Clients have included: Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines,

Charlene Li

QCard Enterprise

QCard helps professionals and businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world by transforming how they engage with clients and prospects. Through our cutting-edge SaaS platform, QCard enables users to effortlessly share their professional profiles, create meaningful connections, and elevate their brand.

QCard helps clients streamline networking, enhance client relationships, and improve brand visibility through digital business cards and personalized professional profiles. We collaborate closely with professionals from different industries to align on strategic goals, ensuring our platform delivers tangible results, whether at conferences, meetings, or online interactions.

QCard empowers professionals to leave a lasting impression, foster stronger relationships, and grow their reach in an increasingly connected world.

FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency

FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency, helps companies win with today’s customers who reserve their loyalty for brands that deliver elegant and convenient digitally-powered experiences. 

FROM’s work includes business strategy, customer journey mapping and the design and technical implementation of a wide range of touchpoints from web sites to mobile apps to sales tools, POS systems, and “next gen” interfaces such as voice and VR. 

We have a track record of delivering award-winning results that more importantly drive customer enthusiasm and bottom line results. To achieve this, we work side-by-side with leaders from every part of our clients’ organizations to help them align on a winning vision and transform their teams, processes, technology and even business model to deliver on that vision in the marketplace. 

Our clients include a long list of well known brands including leaders in shopping, financial services, travel, sports and entertainment such as Avis-Budget, NBC, JPMC, A&E, Mattel, AAA, Barnes & Noble Education, Mall of America, Transamerica, Airbus, Dun & Bradstreet, Facebook, Verizon, Spotify and Amazon.

Founder/CEO

New York University - Tisch School of the Arts - ITP Program

Loved teaching in the Graduate Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP), which is part of the Film School at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. I taught courses about the intersection of the internet and digital media and mentored students on their thesis projects.

Adjunct Faculty

Capgemini

I helped lead the team that founded Capgemini's digital practice back in the "dot com" days and has the opportunity to work with dozens of clients like General Electric, Office Depot, General Motors, Sports Illustrated, GMAC, Merrill Lynch and more on their digital strategies and implementations.

Vice President, Media & Entertainment

Ernst & Young LLP

Had the incredible opportunity to launch Ernst & Young's first internet site, first intranet site, and to introduce many forms of digital media to the global accounting/consulting giant and their clients.

Director of New Media

As the founder of QCard, I'm super passionate about the cutting-edge SaaS platform we’ve created to transform how professionals engage with their clients, prospects, and networks. QCard allows you to share your professional profile in innovative ways, from NFC cards and QR codes to custom Zoom backgrounds and email footers. It’s an all-in-one solution that makes it easier than ever for people to connect with you, learn more about your expertise, and save your contact information—all with a simple scan or click.

In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, meaningful connections are the key to success. That’s why I created QCard—to help you stand out in your industry and engage with customers in a more personal, interactive way. Whether you’re attending a conference, closing a deal, or connecting with clients remotely, QCard offers the tools to make those interactions seamless and impactful. Plus, our platform integrates with your existing CRM, enabling a holistic approach to professional engagement that drives brand growth and strengthens relationships.

I’ve spent over 20 years helping global brands like Verizon, NBC, Mattel, and Airbus transform their customer journeys and thrive in the digital era. I’m excited that my journey has led to the creation of QCard, a platform that will help professionals like you leverage technology to build better, more meaningful relationships.

We’re currently inviting professionals to apply to join our Pilot Program to be among the first to experience the full potential of QCard. If you’re looking to elevate your client engagement and grow your professional network, I’d love to connect and explore how QCard can help you achieve your goals.

Thank you for reading about my journey, and I look forward to connecting with you soon.

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