Founder · AI Strategy League

I build AI products and AI-first growth systems
that grow businesses.

I'm Grace Man, a British AI-first product, growth & marketing leader contributing to over $2B in revenue at Microsoft, Canon, global brands and high-growth SMEs. I'm leading AI Strategy League — a live AI R&D lab building AI products and AI-first growth systems.

Keynote speaker at AI & Big Data Expo · DMWF · Performance Marketing World

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AI R&D Lab Founder

AI Strategy League

Featured Work

AI-native products, growth systems, and commercial initiatives I've built and led.

AI Strategy League
AI PRODUCTR&D

AI Strategy League

A live AI R&D lab that designs, builds, and tests AI-first growth workflows and automation systems for B2B startups and enterprises.

Microsoft Product Design & Conversion Rate Optimisation
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Microsoft Product Design & Conversion Rate Optimisation

Led product design and ecommerce optimisation for Microsoft Surface B2B and B2C, achieving measurable uplift in customer engagement and conversion. Redesigned product categories, listings, visual elements, and navigation to drive deeper user journeys and stronger commercial outcomes.

0-to-1: Building a Portfolio Website with Claude Code
PRODUCT BUILDAI TOOLS

0-to-1: Building a Portfolio Website with Claude Code

Designed and built a complete personal portfolio website from zero using Claude Code, Next.js, and Vercel. Documented the entire process — from design system and component architecture to deployment — as a replicable playbook for AI-assisted product building.

AI-First Growth System
AUTOMATIONGROWTH

AI-First Growth System

End-to-end automation infrastructure connecting AI agents, CRM, and content pipelines to accelerate B2B pipeline generation.

Building AI Agents and AI Solutions
AGENTSAUTOMATION

Building AI Agents and AI Solutions

Designing and deploying AI agent frameworks and automation systems that help enterprises streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and scale intelligent workflows.

AI Workshop Programme
EDUCATIONAI

AI Workshop Programme

Hands-on cohort workshops and executive training programmes teaching teams to build and deploy AI systems that actually work.

1:1 Coaching & Mentoring

AI-First Career & Leadership Coaching

Bespoke coaching for founders, executives, and professionals navigating AI-driven career growth. From identity shifts and personal brand architecture to interview mastery — helping leaders become irreplaceable in the AI era.

  • Identity shift & self-discovery — Rediscover your innate strengths and reclaim clarity in your values, purpose, and growth trajectory in both career and life.
  • Strategic, ritual-based execution — Transform outcome-based actions into daily rituals that align AI strategy with your inner values and create intentional momentum.
  • From employee to irreplaceable market leader — Architect a personal brand and technical AI stack that attracts leads, deals, and partnerships.
  • Leadership & executive presence — Master stakeholder communication, build high-performance teams, and command high-stakes partnerships with confidence.
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As I was exploring the mental health product area, Grace was gracious in sharing her time to be a sounding board to my product idea. She provided nuanced approaches to creating value for target customers, and shared her excitement toward the future potential of the product. If you have a product idea and looking for feedback on AI-enabled products, I recommend speaking to Grace.

Jae K.

Head of Product, ex-Meta & ex-BlackBerry, Enterprise B2B SaaS

Grace is an inspiring leader with a real gift for making complex ideas feel clear and approachable. Her guidance and insights are incredibly valuable.

Toey C.

Regional CRM & Data Manager at Michelin

I cannot believe I will get the interview invites that fast. It really shows the effectiveness of our breakthrough approach.

Angelina L.

Marketing Manager, Regional Growth

Grace, you continue to provide invaluable guidance as I navigate my career path. Your ability to connect the dots is truly impressive.

Jeremy Edwards

Senior Product Leader, ex-SAP

Weekly Insights

The AI Strategy Newsletter

Practical frameworks, tested systems, and real-world lessons for building AI-first products and growth engines — delivered weekly.

Issue #001

The AI Growth Stack

How to build the foundational AI infrastructure that powers compounding growth — without the bloat.

Issue #002

Agents That Actually Work

Moving past the hype: practical frameworks for deploying AI agents in real B2B commercial environments.

Issue #003

AI Operating Models

From AI experiments to embedded intelligence — how leading teams are restructuring around AI workflows.

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Live & Online

Workshops & Training

Hands-on, practical programmes for teams and leaders who want to build, deploy, and scale AI systems — not just talk about them.

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AI-First Growth Systems

LIVE ONLINE

Build end-to-end AI pipelines for lead generation, content, and revenue operations.

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Build Your AI Agent Stack

COHORT

A hands-on cohort programme to build and deploy autonomous AI agents for real business tasks.

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Design AI Products

IN-PERSON · ONLINE

Strategic frameworks for senior leaders designing AI-native products and operating models.

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Speaking, Podcasts & Events

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CHAIRPERSON & KEYNOTE

Unleash the Power of Data and AIAI & Big Data Expo, Amsterdam

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PANEL CHAIR

Human-Centric AI: Why It Matters and How to Apply ItDMWF, Singapore

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Debriefing Generative AI: Its Journey, Impact and FuturePMW, London

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PANEL SPEAKING

How AI and Data Drive Marketing Strategy and Business ROIDMWF, London

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CHAIRPERSON

Introducing AI and Its Ongoing Impact on the Future of WorkAI & Big Data Expo, London

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Experience Timeline

2026–Present

AI Strategy League

Founder & AI R&D Lead

Building a live AI R&D lab that designs, tests, and ships AI-first growth systems and automation workflows for B2B startups and enterprises.

  • Launched AI Strategy League community platform
  • Developed modular AI agent framework for B2B growth
  • Partnered with enterprise clients on AI transformation
2024–Present

AI & Big Data Expo

Advisor & Chairperson

Advising the world's largest AI events series and chairing sessions at the global AI & Big Data Expo conferences.

  • Delivered keynote on AI-first growth systems
  • Chaired multiple panels on AI in marketing and product
2023–2024

Canon EMEA

AI Project Lead, Marketing

Led AI strategy and implementation across Canon EMEA's marketing function, embedding AI tools and workflows into campaign operations.

  • Led strategic AI transformation programmes at enterprise scale, guiding organisations from AI readiness and governance through ethical compliance, use-case prioritisation, and measurable implementation roadmaps across marketing, e-commerce, and analytics functions.
  • Established responsible AI principles and operating models, collaborating with cross-functional leadership to ensure AI solutions were ethical, compliant, human-centred, and commercially impactful.
  • Played a pivotal role in shaping and defining the guiding principles for the responsible utilisation of AI across data analytics, marketing, advertising, and e-commerce.
  • Contributed to the development of AI policies, engaging in the drafting, review, and finalisation stages to ensure that the organisation remains at the forefront of ethical and regulatory compliance in AI.
2021–2024

Canon EMEA

Analyst, Ecommerce

Led digital analytics, ecommerce intelligence, and data-driven growth initiatives across EMEA markets.

  • Built unified analytics infrastructure across 12 markets
  • Delivered digital intelligence frameworks adopted globally
2020–2021

Microsoft

Marketing Lead, B2B Surface & B2C Xbox

Drove B2B Surface growth and B2C Xbox adoption across UK & Ireland, achieving +376% YoY revenue growth.

  • +376% YoY revenue growth on Xbox B2C
  • Led Surface B2B campaign across UK enterprise accounts
  • Regional marketing lead for UK & Ireland
2018–2020

Go City

Country Manager, B2C Tech Product

Managed country-level product, growth, and commercial operations for a leading global travel tech platform.

  • Scaled B2C revenue across key European markets
  • Led product localisation and go-to-market strategy
2017–2018

Pfizer

Digital Marketing Manager

Managed digital marketing strategy and execution across Pfizer's consumer health portfolio.

2016–2017

Zero Finance HK

Digital Marketing Specialist

Built and scaled digital acquisition channels achieving +118% YoY growth in qualified leads.

  • +118% YoY growth in qualified digital leads
  • Launched paid and organic acquisition strategies from scratch
2015–2016

URBAN Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing Executive

Delivered integrated digital campaigns for SME and enterprise clients across multiple verticals.

2014–2015

Hyundai Motor Company

Creative Director

Led product launch creative direction and art direction for Hyundai Motor Company across key markets.

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Advisory & Consulting

BESPOKE ENGAGEMENT

Strategic advisory for founders, CMOs, and executive teams looking to build AI-native products and growth systems. Bespoke engagements tailored to your stage and goals.

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Coaching

1:1 SESSIONS

One-to-one coaching sessions for growth leaders, founders, and AI practitioners who want to accelerate their thinking and execution in AI-first environments.

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AI Strategy League

COMMUNITY + RESOURCES

Join the AI R&D lab. Access live experiments, frameworks, templates, and a community of AI-first practitioners building the next generation of growth systems.

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Bio

Grace Man is a British AI-first product, growth, and marketing leader with 15+ years of experience scaling products and contributing to over $2B in revenue outcomes at Microsoft, Canon, and high-growth SMEs. She is the Founder of AI Strategy League — a live AI R&D lab that designs, builds, and tests AI-first growth workflows and automation systems for B2B startups and enterprises. Grace is a keynote speaker and advisor at global platforms including the AI & Big Data Expo, DMWF, and Performance Marketing World.

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