Marie Roker-Jones | Community Days
SPEAKER
Marie Roker-Jones
Connecting AI, Culture, and Curiosity to Build Game-Changing Communities
Curiosity is my superpower. I help founders, executives, and entrepreneurs uncover unseen opportunities before the market catches up. I turn curiosity into a business advantage, helping companies build strategies, products, and communities that don’t just compete but define new spaces entirely. As a 2x founder and military spouse, I’ve raised over $2M, collaborated with organizations like Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Foundation and LVMH’s La Maison des Startups, and scaled inclusive communities to over 25K members. I am the Women in AI Lead for AI2030, where I champion equitable and ethical approaches to artificial intelligence. Curiosity is the single most underrated growth strategy in business. AI, Web3, and scaling won’t succeed without leaders who ask the right questions before rushing to answers. Curiosity as a Service™ (CaaS) is my framework to help companies break free from predictable thinking and unlock new opportunities before their competitors do. Through CaaS, my clients become proactive, shaping the future instead of responding to it. They unlock entirely new revenue streams and build communities that shift industries. They don’t ask, "What’s possible?" They ask, “What’s missing?" and then they build it. Signature Talks & Workshops The Curiosity Edge: How to Stay Ahead in an AI-Powered World Learn how curiosity drives innovation, growth, and resilience in a rapidly changing world. AI That Feels Human: How to Leverage AI Without Losing Your Soul Most businesses are losing their unique edge in the rush to integrate AI. This keynote reveals how to use AI to drive new revenue, deeper customer relationships, and long-term trust without becoming a carbon copy of everyone else. The Curiosity Code: How to Think Like a Founder and Scale Like a Community Some businesses grow fast, and others last. The secret? Curiosity and community. This talk explores how modern brands are built through conversation, trust, and shared curiosity, not just traditional marketing. Blue Ocean AI: How to Create Untapped Markets Instead of Fighting for Attention Most leaders default to efficiency thinking, which kills innovation. This keynote introduces Curiosity as a Service™ and shows how companies can use better questions to drive better business outcomes. AI isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about creating something no one can compete with. Curious Queens: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Scale Boldly with AI and Strategy Women-led businesses are one of the biggest untapped growth opportunities in the economy. This talk shows female founders how to scale strategically on their terms. I don’t teach the obvious. I offer original, thought-provoking strategies that make people rethink what’s possible. I’ve done this work myself. I don’t just talk about AI, innovation, and strategy. I’ve built businesses, led teams, and helped founders secure funding and scale.

