Speaker
Cynthia Respert
AI Solutions Architect + Founder
AI BuildHER Academy
See
Cynthia Respert
at these sessions:
eXchange Stage
AI for Main Street: Expanding Access & Powering the Next Wave of Small Business Growth
SMB | International | Tech for Enterprise | AI | Entrepreneurship + Scaling | Investment + Funding
Cynthia Respert is a certified AI Solution Architect, global keynote speaker, and Responsible AI advocate helping leaders navigate the opportunities and technology. With more than three decades of experience across enterprise, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, she translates complex technological and governance challenges into practical strategies leaders can execute. Cynthia’s operations consultancy has powered large-scale digital transformation initiatives impacting thousands globally from enterprise to SMB ecosystems for partners including JPMorgan Chase, AT&T, Cadillac, Comcast NBCUniversal and eMerge Americas. Her work focuses on responsible innovation and tech equity, ensuring emerging technologies expand opportunity while strengthening workforce readiness and economic mobility. As a member of the U.S. Department of State Speaker Program, she contributes to international AI education and value-exchange initiatives advancing responsible adoption and global workforce transformation. Cynthia designs immersive spaces such as the AI BuildHER Academy and AI Execution Club to empower leaders with the capacity and confidence required to lead in the AI economy. A Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women alum and Perplexity Business Fellow, she was also recognized as one of the Most Inspirational Women in Web3 and AI by Unstoppable Women of Web3 (2025). Her work equips decision-makers to turn AI opportunity into responsible, executable, and sustainable advantage.

