Globinar Empowering Women SMEs in Tanzania and Across Africa for Global Market Expansion

Sarah Cornett - Founder and CEO of SC Innovate

Sarah Cornett is the founder and CEO of SC Innovate, which provides AI consulting services to help clients with every aspect of their AI journey. The company's services include AI education to simplify complex AI topics for business leaders, AI strategy workshops to develop customized AI strategies to maximize ROI on AI solutions, and AI implementation of AI solutions. Sarah is passionate about AI and is committed to helping her clients benefit from AI solutions.

Sarah has firsthand experience with the complications that arise during the delivery of AI solutions. Obstacles like poor use case definition and data limitations can all impede a company's progress in implementing an AI solution. Realizing the need for a better approach to strategically implement such solutions, she founded SC Innovate. Her company utilizes her AI Strategy Development methodology to set companies up for success when implementing AI solutions.

While SC Innovate is tech agnostic, Sarah holds certifications from Marketing CRM systems HubSpot, Pegasystems, and Salesforce. Sarah is also experienced with AI cloud computing programs like AWS, and IBM Watson. Sarah is also certified in Design Thinking for Innovation.  

Sarah has 10+ years of experience in data and technology with expertise in delivering AI software. Sarah has previously held positions across Product Ownership, Product Management, and Software Delivery Management within the Banking and Technology industries. Her responsibilities included leading a team of developers to migrate machine learning AI software to AWS, deliver Pegasystems Customer Decision Hub to support enterprise business use cases, oversee all AI software delivery, develop product roadmaps, and lead design thinking sessions with business stakeholders to develop new product use cases. 

Sarah decided to align her career towards embracing AI solutions while working as a Senior Quantitative Analyst by witnessing the power of harnessing AI solutions for data modeling.

​Sarah previously worked in the banking industry as a Data Analyst and later as a Senior Quantitative Analyst supporting the Treasury department. Her responsibilities included extracting and analyzing transactional level data, developing new financial models, tuning or enhancing existing financial models, quantitative risk management, and safeguarded financial models met CCAR and DFAST economic scenario regulations. Sarah also served as a Product Owner supporting in various projects including FTP process improvements and the QRM upgrade project. 

Patrizia De Sousa - Founding Partner at Finscope AI and founder of Bonandini Consulting

Patrizia is the Founding Partner of Finscope.AI and Founder of Bonandini Consulting. Prior to being an AI Practitioner & Futurist, she held the position of Managing Director for over 7 years, overseeing a diverse portfolio as Trustee and Director of 13 subsidiary companies within the group, spanning local and international markets.

With a rich background in Finance, AI, Business Intelligence, Business Development, Governance, Compliance, and HR, Patrizia possesses a unique skill set poised to enhance business performance. Her adeptness in analyzing complex financial data, devising effective strategies, and conducting concise training sessions has consistently yielded successful outcomes. 

Over the past four years, she has collaborated with top-tier audit firms globally, focusing on integrating practice management suites encompassing AI-based products, Regulatory compliance, Ethics and Disclosures, HR, and Applications, with a strong emphasis on client management. 

Recognizing the transformative potential of emerging technologies, particularly AI, Patrizia has been instrumental in leveraging AI to drive efficiency, productivity, and growth. Her forward-thinking approach to harnessing AI capabilities is evident as the Founding Partner of Finscope.AI, where she has adeptly integrated AI-powered analytics to address Financial Risk, and financial frameworks. 

Through the implementation of AI-driven compliance monitoring systems and predictive analytics, Patrizia has empowered organizations to proactively identify and mitigate risks while ensuring alignment with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and ethical guidelines. 

Prof. Roberto Ancis - CEO of Coaching Professors.com and Consulting Professors Online  

Prof. Ancis has also been Associate Faculty for MBA programs at National University and the University of Phoenix from 1981 to 2022. Since the inception of ‘Prof.’ Ancis consulting organization, they have assisted over 1,100 clients in strategic business development, marketing, sales, consumer psychology, research, and predicting outcomes with customized manual AI programming. 

In the past three decades, ‘Prof.’ Ancis has specialized in developing direct bridges between foreign countries and the U.S. market, assisting foreign clients in their desire to enter the U.S. market. Coaching Professors, Inc. has independent agents in Italy, Israel, the UK, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Tanzania, and Chile. After designing two successful programs: “The Italian Bridge to the U.S.” and “The UK Bridge to the U.S.,” a third U.S. Entry Program was just announced: The AFRICA to USA  BRIDGE, working with African specialist Neema Mleli.

On October 10, a super affordable USA Entry for African Women Business Owners (and Men) is now being offered guiding African Entrepreneurs to Export and Enter the U.S. market – explaining how to certify African products for U.S. entry (USDA, FDA, CBP, UL, etc.), how to start their Exporting and U.S. sales and how to locate suitable funding.  AFRICA | consultingprofessors (consultingprofessorsonline.com)

Liu Liu - Board Member at London Intercultural Academy

Liu Liu is a Global Leadership and Intercultural Communication Expert specializing in enhancing intercultural competence and effective communication to drive global success. With over two decades of experience leading and empowering diverse teams within international organizations, his mission is to help leaders and organizations thrive in multicultural environments. He is an effective public speaker who addresses a range of intercultural intelligence issues, from how cultural bias affects AI to building diverse and inclusive teams. His multi-faceted journey is a testament to his commitment to fostering cross-cultural understanding, nurturing individual growth, and creating meaningful impacts within international spheres.

Using coaching, mentoring, training, and consultancy, Liu Liu enhances communication and collaboration within international organizations and businesses, driving elevated individual and team performance. He empowers managers and leaders operating in cross-cultural environments to cultivate trust, master effective communication, and achieve exceptional outcomes. His coaching expertise extends to management, leadership, and career development, guiding individuals from over 15 countries to envision their full potential and empowering them to attain it.

Having held key senior management roles within the international relief and development organization Tearfund, Liu Liu has overseen programs across 50 countries during his distinguished two-decade journey. He skillfully manages cross-border teams and intricate programs using a coaching-driven methodology, consistently delivering impactful results. He is also an experienced strategist responsible for supporting and overseeing the development of country and regional strategies for over 20 countries.

An adept trainer and facilitator, Liu Liu's expertise has spanned 30 countries, providing comprehensive training in management and diverse subjects. Leveraging his experience from a cross-country marriage, a bi-national career trajectory, and his engagement within a globally-reaching organization encompassing 50 countries, he understands the significance and intricacies of cross-cultural collaboration and forging a successful path in unfamiliar territories.

Liu Liu sits on the Disaster Emergency Committee Environmental Working Group Steering Committee and serves as a member of the editorial committee of Tearfund Footsteps magazine. He is passionate about empowering the local communities through knowledge transfer and learning. Beyond his professional pursuits, Liu Liu contributes to society as a Board member of the London Intercultural Centre, an international organization for advancing business, intercultural studies, research & development, and a Board member of the London Intercultural Academy, a global online educational platform offering a diverse selection of courses and training programs to worldwide learners.

He is a member of Global Chamber, a global organization dedicated to growing cross-regional and cross-border business, trade and investment everywhere in the world.  and a Board member of Care For Children, a global charity dedicated to placing orphaned children into nurturing family environments. He is a member of the Global Advisory Council for the Authentic Harmony and Positive Masculinity Wing of the G100, an empowered group of 100 women leaders from across the world, leading 100 global wings, supported by G100 He for She champions (Denim Club) and 100 Country Chairs for powerful advocacy, awareness & impact across governments and organizations for a gender equal future.

Educationally, Liu Liu earned a BA (Honors) in International Studies and an MSc in Development Management, solidifying his academic foundation in tandem with his practical achievements. He holds the esteemed Associated Certified Coach (ACC) and is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). 

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