Trent Gillespie

Trent Gillespie Speaking Topics

• Unlock Growth with AI

  AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a game-changer for growth and innovation. Yet, many employees feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to harness its potential in their roles. This talk delivers clear, actionable steps to move from inaction to impact, helping teams eliminate bottlenecks, ignite innovation, and unlock transformative growth.

  In this keynote, Trent Gillespie—former Amazon executive and CEO of Stellis AI—will illuminate how employees at all levels can leverage AI to make a tangible difference in their organizations. Drawing on his unique Amazon experience and working every day with businesses to harness AI, Trent will tailor his insights to the unique needs of each audience, providing clear, actionable strategies to help teams innovate and drive growth.

  Recommended Audience: This talk is designed for employee audiences and general business audiences, to educate, direct, and inspire them to begin using AI in their roles.

  Actionable Takeaways Tailored to Each Audience:

  • Understand how to begin using AI to create impact in work—going beyond simple tasks like writing an email.
  • Gain actionable strategies for removing process bottlenecks and unlocking growth opportunities with AI.
  • Be inspired to leverage AI for fostering human connections and driving positive change in communities.
  • A vision for what the AI-assisted future of work may look like.

• Winning with AI: How to Build an AI-Enabled, High-Growth Business

  In today’s fast-paced business environment, leveraging generative AI isn’t just a trend—it’s a game changer. With potential productivity boosts of up to 200% and $14 trillion in new value on the horizon, businesses face a crucial decision: adapt or fall behind. Yet, many leaders are stuck navigating a sea of hype without clear, actionable guidance on integrating AI effectively.

  Join Trent Gillespie in this engaging keynote, where he cuts through the noise to deliver practical steps for transforming your business into a powerhouse of AI-driven growth and innovation. Drawing on his vast experience—from spearheading global growth at Amazon to leading Stellis AI’s cutting-edge AI advisory work—Trent demystifies generative AI. Attendees will learn how to implement AI in their business with the AI SPRINT™ framework, turning uncertainty into scalable growth and long-term success

  Recommended Audience: This keynote is intended for business, technology, human resources, and/or other leaders or contributors who want to better understand how to effectively incorporate AI into their organizations and create an edge over the competition through increasing innovation and growth.

  Actionable Takeaways Tailored to Each Audience:

  • Recognizing the challenges and opportunities of generative AI
  • Understanding of how to build innovative organizations that can harness AI
  • Knowledge of the 6-part AI SPRINT™ generative AI adoption model
  • Motivation to start generative AI adoption

Unleash the AI Flywheel: Leverage AI and Amazon’s Principles to Win in the AI Era

AI is the new engine of business growth. In this keynote, former Amazon executive and AI transformation strategist Trent Gillespie unveils The AI Flywheel™, an Amazon-inspired framework for building self-sustaining, high-innovation companies powered by AI. Drawing from his experience driving global innovation, growth and AI efforts at Amazon, Trent breaks down how it became an innovation machine—and how other companies can apply AI to achieve similar success.

Attendees will learn how to apply the AI Flywheel to their companies, to design AI-driven organizations that foster continuous innovation, accelerate decision-making, and scale smarter. This keynote also includes a look into Amazon’s renowned "Working Backwards" innovation process—reimagined for the AI era. Attendees will leave empowered to make immediate impact, starting their journey to create a highly-innovative, AI-enabled business.

Recommended Audience: 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

Actionable Takeaways Tailored to Each Audience:

• *How AI is revolutionizing innovation and business performance.
• Lessons from Amazon on building highly innovative businesses.
• Understanding of the AI Flywheel™: A step-by-step framework for building high-innovation, AI-driven companies.
• Lessons from Amazon’s Working Backwards approach and how to apply it with AI.

Inside Amazon’s Innovation Machine: Building a Culture of Relentless Growth

For over 30 years, Amazon has set the gold standard for innovation, reshaping industries and redefining how we live and work. Through his leadership in global expansion and major innovation programs, Trent Gillespie had a front-row seat to Amazon’s groundbreaking strategies. He witnessed how Amazon thought big, made bold decisions, and built a system for continuous innovation.

Now, Trent is sharing these insights to help businesses replicate Amazon’s innovation DNA. This keynote unveils Amazon’s systematic approach to innovation—providing a roadmap for any company looking to drive breakthrough ideas and sustained growth. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of Amazon’s 'Working Backwards' methodology, its Leadership Principles, and decision-making strategies that fuel continuous innovation.

By applying these techniques, organizations can build their own high-performance, innovation-driven cultures. Generative AI unlocks new opportunities for innovation. This keynote also explores how Amazon’s principles, combined with AI, accelerate decision-making and streamline ideation. Trent shares real-world examples of AI-driven strategies businesses can adopt to fuel growth.

Recommended Audience: This keynote is designed for business and technology leaders looking to build high-performing, AI-powered organizations. Whether you're driving growth, leading digital transformation, or seeking a competitive edge, this session provides practical strategies to implement innovation at scale.

Actionable Takeaways Tailored to Each Audience:

• How Amazon built a scalable system for continuous innovation.
• A deep dive into Amazon’s ‘Working Backwards’ approach and how to apply it.
• How generative AI can supercharge innovation and decision-making.
• Practical steps to integrate AI and Amazon’s innovation playbook into your organization.