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Sarah Baldeo

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AI Brain Futurist & Keynote Speaker on Neuroscience, Tech & Innovation

Meet Sarah Baldeo, the AI Brain Futurist who transforms complex neuroscience and artificial intelligence into actionable insights for forward-thinking organizations. With nearly 20 years of leadership experience across neuroscience, technology, and corporate strategy, Sarah has spoken on over 1,100 stages globally, helping audiences navigate change with science-backed strategies and practical wisdom.

Named to Forbes Futurists’ Leading Women to Watch List in 2025, Sarah bridges the critical gap between cutting-edge brain science and real-world business transformation. Her keynotes inform and rewire how teams think about innovation, resilience, and the future of work, especially in the age of AI.

Keynote Speeches

Virtual Keynotes & Webinars
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The Neuroscience x AI Equation for the Future of Work
100 Ways to Future-Proof Your Brain in the Age of AI

Help your team upgrade their mental operating system for the AI age.

In this transformative presentation, Sarah Baldeo reveals science-backed strategies to help your team think faster, adapt quicker, and thrive amid exponential technological change. Drawing from her upcoming book and two decades of building AI solutions, Sarah Baldeo shares practical neuroscience techniques that audiences can implement immediately.

Key takeaways include:

  • Build cognitive flexibility and resilience through specific neuroplasticity exercises
  • Enable continuous learning and rapid skill acquisition by priming your brain effectively
  • Manage information overload and decision fatigue with practical frameworks
  • Maintain human creativity and critical thinking alongside AI tools
  • Understand why teams struggle with change and how our brain’s survival wiring responds to AI and automation

Ideal for: Organizations undergoing digital transformation, teams facing constant change, and leaders who need their people to stay mentally agile in an increasingly automated world.

Sarah Baldeo provides a practical toolkit for upgrading the human operating system to work effectively with 21st-century technology.

Attendees leave with immediately actionable strategies to future-proof their most important asset: their brain.

The Neuroscience of Change/Innovation

How does the brain navigate dramatic change? Whether from technology or change management – this talk walks audiences through building a lexicon around WHY they act and react the way they do to Change – and HOW to build resilient mindsets.

Key takeaways include:

  • Understanding our physiology and evolutionary mechanisms towards change
  • How to build resilient brains
  • How to PRIME the brain to upskill and adopt new tech

 

The Next Frontier of AI: Agentic AI, Deep Fakes & Metacognitive Intelligence

An everyday lexicon and foundational framework from an AI architect who created solutions for Uber & Google! This talk is perfect for teams looking to keep up with the pace of technological innovation, understanding use cases and SOLUTIONS to challenges in fraud, banking, government, retail, telco, manufacturing and beyond.

A futurist’s roadmap to getting a solid grasp on where we are, and where we are headed!

  • The newest and best Generative AI tools to use, and WHEN to use them.
  • An overview of multi-factor authentication, KYC/AML, digital identity and the changing
    landscape of fraud and bias in AI as deep fakes become easier to create
  • Solutions to deep fakes and fraud
    Industry-specific use cases of AI and live demonstrations of prompts and agentic AI

 

2025 and BEYOND - A Futurist’s Predictions

Quantum Computing, memory deletion, brain-AI interfaces, hyperloop travel?

As we consider the future, how can we better prepare companies and teams for rapid upskilling and pivoting? How will quantum computers change our public key infrastructure, how we store data, and how we encrypt sensitive information? What are the risk mitigation approaches we can take in cybersecurity and fraud prevention?

This talk covers everything from building tech for intergenerational workforces to tackling the declining birth rate and wealth distribution.

See Sarah's previous keynotes

Audience reviews:

  • Sarah Baldeo’s speaking engagement with the Region of Peel was thoroughly enjoyed by our team and met with positive feedback. Her abundant knowledge on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, coupled with her friendly and personable demeanor, created an engaging and insightful experience for everyone in attendance. Sarah took a complex topic and seamlessly adapted it to be accessible to an audience unfamiliar with AI, using examples and terms without compromising the depth of the topic. - Region of Peel
  • Sarah's Keynotes "were insightful and engaging.... The feedback we received from participants was very positive, highlighting the value they found in the presentations." - Ericsson
  • Sarah's keynote was fantastic at CPB Ignite - we have never gotten such amazing feedback from an audience! Her additional press for the conference on CTV News was a special touch! - SAGE Accounting
  • Sarah's Keynote on "The Neuroscience of Intergenerational Workforces" captivated our team across more than 10 countries - we ran out of Q&A time and the audience was still longing for more! - Coca-Cola
  • Sarah's presentation at our Parents & Caregivers as Partners Conference was informative, simplified, and clear. It was a pleasure to work with her! - Toronto District School Board
  • Sarah was able to transform her presentation on adapting and working with AI to support a small business to meet our needs. I highly recommend working with Sarah as a keynote! - Bruce County
  • For any organization seeking a dynamic and engaging speaker, Sarah Baldeo is a perfect option. The energy and enthusiasm Sarah has for her subjects is palpable. - Prophix Software
  • Sarah's expertise and ability to grab the attention of her audience ensured that her keynote was valuable and relatable for our team. We'll be using her insights in our work for the future! - CIHI
  • Sarah Baldeo’s speaking engagement with the Region of Peel was thoroughly enjoyed by our team and met with positive feedback. Her abundant knowledge on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, coupled with her friendly and personable demeanor, created an engaging and insightful experience for everyone in attendance. Sarah took a complex topic and seamlessly adapted it to be accessible to an audience unfamiliar with AI, using examples and terms without compromising the depth of the topic. - Region of Peel
  • Sarah's Keynotes "were insightful and engaging.... The feedback we received from participants was very positive, highlighting the value they found in the presentations." - Ericsson
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Speaker Biography

Sarah Baldeo – The AI Neuroscientist

North America’s leading AI neuroscientist who has built neurotechnology and AI solutions for over 20 years—including applications for Uber and Google—while helping organizations upgrade their “human operating system” to thrive alongside artificial intelligence and exponential technological change.

Short Bio

Speaker Sarah Baldeo transforms how organizations address human potential in the AI age. As a serial entrepreneur, who built six companies while developing cutting-edge neurotechnology solutions for Fortune 500 clients, Sarah Baldeo combines rigorous brain science with real-world testing.

Her bestselling book and popular speaking topic 100 Ways To Future-Proof Your Brain in the Age of AI and recognition on Forbes Futurists’ Leading Women to Watch List, demonstrate her unique ability to make complex neuroscience immediately practical for organizations navigating exponential change. She’s on a 100 stop tour to bring this message to the world in 2025!

Her content for audiences is drawn from Baldeo’s own journey as a cancer survivor, lone parent, and global innovation strategist. A TED speaker and CEO of global consultancy ID Quotient, Baldeo has advised organizations like Deloitte, Uber, Google, and Coca-Cola, and built AI systems used in over 40 countries. Her research has been featured on CTV, NBC and The Globe and Mail.

‘The brain you’re using now wasn’t built for today’s AI world.
It runs old software built for survival, not for the speed and disruption we face every day.’

Why Organizations Choose Speaker Sarah Baldeo

Corporate leaders choose Sarah Baldeo because she addresses the challenge organizations are facing: how to help people thrive amid exponential technological change.

Her unique value is in making brain science immediately practical—attendees leave with specific techniques they can implement the same day to upgrade their mental operating system for an AI-driven world.

Recent audiences include Fortune 500 executives, healthcare professionals, and technology leaders who need their teams to think faster, adapt quicker, and remain resilient through constant disruption.

Sarah Baldeo’s interactive approach can transform traditional presentations into engaging experiences where audiences participate in live research and discover solutions together.

Sarah Baldeo brings:

• Two decades of hands-on AI and neurotechnology development experience
• Forbes Futurists’ Leading Women to Watch recognition (2025)
• Bestselling author credentials (“100 Ways To Future-Proof Your Brain”)
• Serial entrepreneur success with six companies built and multiple exits
• Interactive presentation style that transforms complex science into immediate action

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Hands-On Technology Authority
Sarah Baldeo’s authority in technology and innovation comes from hands-on experience building solutions for the world’s biggest companies. As a former Partner at CGI, one of the world’s largest IT consulting firms, Sarah Baldeo led digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. Her entrepreneurial achievements include founding and successfully exiting two consulting firms while helping three companies achieve IPO status.

Her technical expertise includes developing biometric applications for industry leaders Uber and Google, collaborating with major banks on digital identity solutions, and architecting KYC/AML verification systems that process millions of transactions. This hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology gives Sarah Baldeo unparalleled credibility when discussing AI’s practical applications.

Recognition and Published Authority
In 2025, Sarah Baldeo has been recognized across multiple prestigious platforms: Forbes Futurists’ Leading Women to Watch List, finalist for 2025 Women in AI North America Awards, and nominated for 2025 Women of Influence RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. She serves as Illinois State Ambassador for Women in AI USA, positioning her at the forefront of AI policy and development discussions.

As the author of the bestselling “100 Ways To Future-Proof Your Brain in the Age of AI” available globally through major retailers, Sarah Baldeo provides research-backed strategies for thriving in an AI-driven world. Her academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications in AI, finance, and leadership, with her recent article “AI for Accounting in 2025” featured in the prestigious Numbers & Sense publication.

Global Speaking Excellence
Sarah Baldeo has delivered presentations on over 1,200 stages across six continents—from Canada and the USA to the UK, EU, Singapore, and Malaysia—reaching audiences from 400 to 35,000 people. Her recent presentation to the American Psychological Association showcased her unique approach: turning traditional keynotes into interactive research sessions where audiences engage with live GenAI demonstrations.

Her TEDx talk “Ballistic Interruption, The Neuroscience of Resilience” demonstrates her ability to distill complex concepts into memorable, actionable insights. As a member of both the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and the National Speakers Association, Sarah Baldeo maintains the highest standards of professional speaking excellence.  

INDUSTRIES SERVED: • Financial Services & Banking • Healthcare & Life Sciences • Technology & Software • Government & Public Sector • Education & Academic Institutions • Manufacturing & Industrial • Professional Services • Energy & Utilities • Retail & Consumer Goods • Insurance & Risk Management • Municipalities & Community Development

TARGET AUDIENCES: • C-Suite executives and senior leadership teams • Financial services professionals and accountants • Government and public sector leaders • Healthcare and life sciences organizations • Technology and innovation teams • Educational institutions and administrators • Human resources and organizational development professionals • Entrepreneurs and startup founders • Professional associations and industry groups

Innovation and Personal Excellence
Sarah Baldeo continues advancing innovation through her role as CEO of ID Quotient Advisory Group, where she provides strategic guidance to organizations navigating digital transformation. Her current work includes advising on post-quantum cryptography, developing AI compliance frameworks, and creating human-centered technology solutions.

With a neuroscience degree from York University, an Executive MBA from the University of Toronto, advanced certifications from Princeton, and a PhD in progress in Neuroscience & AI, ’26, at Middlesex University, UK, Sarah Baldeo translates complex brain science into practical strategies. Her creative versatility extends to screen work with acting credits on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Fox, plus national commercials—experience that translates to exceptional on-stage presence for hybrid and broadcast events.

 

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