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Tameka Vasquez

Transform urban innovation strategies with Tameka Vasquez, speaker and futurist. Tameka works with technology enterprises to navigate AI integration and social innovation, delivering Fortune Magazine-recognized insights on sustainability and business transformation.

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Tameka Vasquez
Tameka Vasquez

Tameka Vasquez

New York City, United States

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  • Head of Marketing at Sidewalk Labs, focusing on urban innovation
  • Professor at St. John's University and Stevens Institute of Technology
  • 2020 Fortune Magazine Fellow for work on AI and advanced technologies

Tameka Vasquez is a highly accomplished professional, renowned for her expertise in strategy, education, and futurism. With a wealth of experience spanning over ten years, she has successfully collaborated with technology start-ups and enterprises on a global scale.


Currently, Tameka holds a prominent position as the head of marketing at Sidewalk Labs, a division of Google, where her focus lies on urban innovation and sustainability.


In addition to her role at Sidewalk Labs, Tameka also imparts her knowledge as a professor at both St. John's University and the Stevens Institute of Technology, specializing in business studies.


She is passionate about democratizing ideas related to futurism and social innovation, and thus, she engages in speaking engagements worldwide to reach a broader audience.


Tameka's profound insights have gained recognition from various prestigious platforms, including Udemy for Business, IBM Think Leaders, and the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute.


Furthermore, she was honored as a 2020 Fortune Magazine Fellow for her exceptional work in exploring the impacts and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.


If you are seeking a comprehensive understanding of what lies ahead for your business, Tameka Vasquez is the perfect person to provide you with valuable insider knowledge and perspectives.

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Tameka brings a unique blend of expertise in strategy, education, and futurism, offering deep insights into urban innovation and sustainability. With her experience at Sidewalk Labs and as a professor, she can provide your team with actionable strategies for embracing future technologies and social innovation. Booking Tameka means gaining access to a visionary thinker who can help navigate the complexities of tomorrow's business landscape.

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