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Elena Lenena is a globally recognized AI expert, entrepreneur, and speaker, known for bridging the gap between cutting-edge machine learning and real-world business impact. With a PhD in Machine Learning and a career spanning McKinsey, Uber, and Google AI, she brings a unique perspective on AI strategy, innovation, and transformation.

Elena has spoken at some of the world’s leading tech and business conferences, including SaaStr, Startup Grind Global, Google, Tech Week, and many more, delivering high-energy, insight-packed sessions to audiences ranging from intimate executive roundtables to 2,000-person keynote stages. Whether speaking to C-suite leaders or hands-on builders, she combines deep technical expertise with engaging storytelling, making AI accessible, actionable, and inspiring.

Here are some examples of her past speaking engagements:

About Elena 

A two-time founder, Elena led the development of Gen AI features at Google (including the "Help Me Write" business tool in Gmail) and launched Uber Freight Shipper Platform & Predictives, earning a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. ML PhD was her side hustle for 6 years while Elena launched predictive analytics (predictive maintenance) and robotics education at McKinsey.  She is also committed to empowering women, lead Development for Women@Google  pursuing her passion reimagining education and innovative leadership around the world.

Speaker Expertese 

✓ AI and ML expert with a ML PhD, building predictive algorithms since 2010.

✓ Industry impact: From predictive maintenance at McKinsey to launching Uber Freight and building algorithms to drive LTV and shaping AI tools for business at Google.

✓ Topics: AI strategies and highest ROI use cases for SaaS, Gen AI for product builders and enterpreneurs, Future of education for everyone

✓ Data-driven communicator, turning complex ML concepts into actionable strategies for executives and practitioners.

✓ Proven speaker, engaging audiences from private 10-person trainings to 2,000-person global conferences.

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