GroundAI

Founder & CEO of GroundAI, AI Business Asia.

Founder & CEO

Huawei

At Huawei, I am the Chief Digital Officer and Founder of the Spark Program. 

Huawei Spark is a global accelerator program, a platform for tomorrow’s scale-ups. Our purpose is to incubate and accelerate startups to become tomorrow’s scale-ups. The Spark accelerator is all about forging open collaboration and innovation so the right people can connect and flourish. I work closely with startup founders and entrepreneurs to scale their tech-based products and solutions to foster growth and drive diversity of thought for creating real-world impact. Through our program, we are bringing active investors, corporates and businesses onto one connected platform to showcase and build the startup ecosystem. We have been recognized and awarded as one of the best startup programs in Asia, despite just starting out in 2020. 

Our annual Spark Ignite Global Startup Competition has become Asia’s largest startup competitions, and just this year alone, we had over 1,200 startup applications from 120 countries. We have a portfolio of over 100 companies and have raised $50M in under 12 months.

Chief Digital Officer

Vodafone Business

During my time as Head of Consulting & Innovation in Asia Pacific, I was designated to establish and develop a consultancy business and innovation practice that generated €30M in total contract value within a highly volatile market. Championed go-to-market strategies to forge partnership alliances, and executed sales plan to deliver on goals; led a team of up to 8 pace-setting individuals across business development, business and technology consulting & innovation.

Achieved YoY business and revenue (consultancy service) growth of 70% from 2014 to 2017 with total pull through of total contract value of €18M and €2M of consulting revenue in FY2017; used targeted market research and custom strategies which are now considered the gold standard across other regions.

Other key achievements were being selected as the keynote speaker at the Vodafone Analyst Summit in 2015 and the Vodafone Talent Program where I was part of the top 1-2% high performer in FY15, 16, 17.

Head of Consulting & Innovation - Asia Pacific

Head of Consulting, Asia-Pacific

First joined Vodafone Business as Principal Consultant where I oversaw the work of client teams within the firm to develop strategic plans. Guided clients to succeed in their businesses through collaboration.

Principal Consultant

Orange Business Services

Created one-of-a-kind “blue-ocean” strategy for OBS HK based on a unique value chain as of “service that you can touch and see”, employing an in-depth understanding of contemporary practices and trends. Helmed $100K - $7M projects through deployment worldwide, covering data communication, contact center, datacenter, security, and cloud services to maximize return on investment and overall client value. 

Governed service delivery to 30+ regional and global MNCs while administering 7 project & program managers, introducing new tactics to elevate performance and engaging while handling P&L (€ 1+ Million).

Grew PM revenue from <€500k in 2010 to ~ €1M in 2013, receiving commendations for outpacing projected growth by 97%. Transformed project management practice & capability to value-added and consulting & outsourcing model, expanding from three to seven PMs in 2010-2012; provided clear, actionable reporting to executive leaders on regional developments, current outcomes, and potential inclusions for strategy in other regions.

Selected talent for the coveted Orange global leadership program, one of three nominations from Orange APAC, and elected to train incoming hires on related topics after completing the program.

Head of Project and Program Management - Hong Kong & Taiwan

BT Global Services

As the Acting Lead of Portfolio & Services Design division, I oversaw global services with emphasis on building delivery capability in Greater China via indirect sales channels and partners.

Led 20+ consultants and IT professionals and promoted workplace culture of collaboration and innovation while managing complex projects & programs (up to USD $7M) and integrated various cost-saving initiatives. Expanded expertise with multiple tier-5 managed service contract delivery ($10M+), working in line with numerous stakeholders and departments worldwide.

Acting Lead of Portfolio & Services Design - China

During my first role with BT Global Services, I was recruited into the APAC Talent Program and gained extensive knowledge base on concerning practices.

Here we achieved the largest transformations project in APAC to uncover various performance gaps which enabled $78K in cost reduction. Delivered several large scale projects such as the multi-sites data centre project and Owen Illinois securing DMZ project. 

Another key achievement was when I led PepsiCo regional program to deliver WAN and conferencing deployment  to consolidate information gathered for 50 business units and distribution sites across 8 countries.

Senior Project Manager

My primary responsibility at EDS was delivering specialized speech recognition with a total budget of US$5.2M. I guided critical enhancements to PM practice and performance in IT operations.

For 3 years, I rose to positions of increasing authority and managed project delivery for EDS New Zealand top 2 outsourced IT service account. I rescued a 12-month project that was 30% over budget and 2 months behind schedule. At the same time, we advocated for the best-in-class security patch management program for Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd where we produced a unique handbook sharing best practices as an internal advisor.

Project Manager

CallTime Solutions

As a Systems Engineer, I demonstrated technical acumen in engineering telephony systems while handling call centre IVR design and consulting. 

During this time, I revamped efforts to support large-scale telephony network such as McDonald’s New Zealand with 250+ seats that lead to improved satisfaction ratings and an increase in account retention.

Systems Engineer

Are you looking to expand your business, particularly into new overseas markets?

 🌍 As a recognized leader and startup advisor, I help B2B Tech companies (big and small) grow the smart way through audience-led growth strategies.  My experience includes building one of Asia's largest startup ecosystems as the former Chief Digital Officer at Huawei, and I have helped more than 100+ companies strategize, scale, and fundraise in Asia. 📈

At GroundAI, we provide the platform, community, and services designed to fuel your growth 🔥, moving beyond product-led approaches that often fall short in unfamiliar territories. We focus on building a strong community 🤝 and creating engaging content ✍️ to broaden your reach. Our approach focuses on three pillars: Building presence, product launch, and business growth. 

GroundAI’s first step was creating AI Business Asia - The fastest-growing AI publication in Asia with over 10,000 tech business subscribers globally. 

I am trusted by MNC executives via driving innovation and transformation. Named a global top 200 CIO by the Global CIO Forum in 2023. 

In 2022, Technology Magazine nominated me as one of the top 10 most influential CDOs globally.

I am a change agent by nature and a hustler in practice.

I believe that the biggest risk in life is not taking any risk.

Nuo Jiang

UiT- The Arctic University of Norway

Professor

Associate Professor

FINIAC

Chief Operating Officer

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

🌟 Key Highlights:
Refining Commercialization Pathways: During the EIC T2M Pioneer Programme, we focus on aligning Spermotile's market entry strategies with industry standards, ensuring its innovative sperm filtration technology meets regulatory and commercial demands.
European Market Dynamics: Gain targeted insights into the European market, with a focus on healthcare and biotech sectors, to adapt our business strategy for wider adoption across Europe and beyond.
Accelerated Market Readiness: By participating in intensive workshops and coaching sessions, we  expedited Spermotile's transition from lab to market, ensuring product readiness for clinical applications and investor engagement.
Investor and Partner Engagement: Engage with a curated network of investors, partners, and stakeholders across Europe to refine our pitch, strengthen business models, and identify collaboration opportunities.

🛠 Skills Acquired:
Commercialization Techniques: Implement strategies for regulatory compliance, IP management, and clinical validation tailored to biotech.
Scaling Business Models: Refine business models and risk management to scale Spermotile in the healthcare sector.
Regulatory Compliance: Gain expertise in EU healthcare regulations for smooth market entry.

💡 Impact on Spermotile:
Go-to-Market Strategy: Refine strategy for faster adoption of our technology by key industry players.
Market Fit: Optimize product to meet the needs of fertility clinics and healthcare institutions.
Investor Appeal: Strengthen pitch to secure funding and partnerships in the European market.

EIC T2M Pioneer Program cohort

Brysk

Advisor

National University of Singapore

Visiting Professor

Nordic Innovation House - Silicon Valley

🌟 Key Highlights:
Pitching & Storytelling Mastery: Developed compelling pitching techniques to effectively articulate the value proposition of our startup, enhancing our engagement with stakeholders and potential investors.
Strategic Insights from Silicon Valley Leaders: Gained invaluable perspectives during our immersion in Silicon Valley, learning directly from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors.
Intensive Masterclasses on Market Analysis & Legal Frameworks: Acquired a robust understanding of the US market's regulatory landscape and commercialization pathways, particularly for life sciences and biotech sectors.
Hands-on Experience with Business Modeling & Risk Prioritization: Enhanced my ability to iterate our business model swiftly in response to emerging risks and opportunities.
Networking & Mentorship: Forged lasting connections with industry leaders, gaining mentorship that continues to guide our strategic decisions.
🛠 Skills Acquired:
Lean Startup Methodologies: Applied principles to streamline our product development, ensuring we build features that meet market demands efficiently.
Investor Readiness: Tailored our business plan and financial projections to meet the expectations of early-stage investors, significantly boosting our investor appeal.
Nonverbal Communication & Sales Techniques: Leveraged advanced communication skills to strengthen client and investor relationships, enhancing both in-person and digital interactions.
💡 Impact on My innovation project (Spermotile ):
Go-to-Market Strategy: Leveraged learnings from the program to refine our go-to-market strategy for our innovative sperm filtration technology, ensuring alignment with the complex regulatory and commercial landscapes.
Product-Market Fit: The insights and feedback from Silicon Valley experts and mentors were instrumental in fine-tuning our product to meet the specific needs of our target customers, enhancing our market fit and user adoption rates.

Reach incubator Cohort 2023-24

Khetijeevi

Co-Founder

Nyun AI

CEO co-founder

Prepdoor.com

I am a tenured Full Professor at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where I specialize in developing scalable, interpretable, and sustainable AI solutions. My research encompasses generative AI, AI for microscopy, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP), with a strong emphasis on translating innovation into real-world impact. Over the course of my career(until July 2024), I have authored or co-authored more than 150 journal articles, conference papers, patents, book chapters, and books( Interpretability in Deep Learning(2023), Cloud Computing for Everyone(2024), Gender & Diversity Policy in AI (2024).

As a Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-PI, I have secured over €25 million in competitive research funding, leading the Bio-AI Lab and collaborating on projects spanning 16 European countries and beyond. My extensive network includes partnerships with leading universities, research institutions, hospitals, and industry leaders, all focused on advancing cutting-edge AI technologies.

My 18-year entrepreneurial journey has sharpened my skills in product-market fit, sales strategy, market research, venture financing, and go-to-market execution. I've successfully launched AI startups focused on sustainable, scalable B2B solutions, showcasing leadership and resilience.

Globally recognized for my contributions to AI, I have been named among Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists from 2021 to 2023. I have been selected for "Distinguished Researcher of the Year Award in Robotics & AI" at Asian African Economic Forum 2024. My work has earned accolades such as the Rolls-Royce Inventor Award in 2016 and the Kauffman Global Scholarship from the Kauffman Foundation, USA, in 2011. In 2024, I have been awarded with honorary doctorate in entrepreneurship from University of Azteca, Mexico.

In 2024, I was honored as one of the "Most Admired Global Indians" by Passion Vista Magazine, "Top Business Leaders from Asia" by Global Leaders Today Magazine, and "Top 10 Best Global Business Leaders" by The Business Frontier. Additionally, I was recognized among the Top 10 NTU Singapore Alumni Leaders in 2023 by CEO Insights Magazine.

Beyond my research, I am deeply committed to education and mentorship, having authored several influential books on AI and cloud computing. My entrepreneurial endeavors continue to focus on driving AI's potential to address global challenges, blending innovation, collaboration, and education to create impactful solutions.

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