Book Sarah Baldeo through The Keynote Curators
Biography
Sarah Baldeo is an experienced neuroscientist, technologist, corporate strategist, and entrepreneur, closing on 20 years of leadership experience. Over the past 19 years, Sarah Baldeo has graced more than 1000 stages and was most recently nominated for the 2025 Women in AI USA Awards. Sarah is a recurring guest on Canadian National News for CTV The Social in Toronto, and CTV Morning Live in Edmonton, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. She has also been featured across NBC, ABC, CBS, & FOX News in the
USA.
Sarah Baldeo has successfully founded and exited two consulting firms, while helping three companies go IPO. A winner of the 2023 Global Business Elites Top 40 Under 40 Awards, she is currently CEO at ID Quotient, a boutique IT firm founded in 2010. Sarah Baldeo holds an Executive MBA from the University of Toronto, a neuroscience degree from York University, and certifications from Princeton, Ryerson, and the University of Illinois.
You can find Sarah Baldeo speaking at events like Coca Cola Digital Series, TED Conferences, ELEVATE Festival, CBC News, Build a Dream, Venture Cafe Miami, Venture Cafe St Louis, Powerful Women in Cyber, WomenTech Global, Women in Cyber, Women Enterprise Organizations of Canada, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, University of Calgary Haskayne Business School and guest lecturing at University of Toronto Rotman Business School.
Contact us for Sarah Baldeo fees and availability
Videos
Speech TopicsExpand each topic to learn more
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, and how to PRIME the brain to upskill and adopt new tech!
In 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
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.
Testimonials
Insights from Sarah Baldeo
Watch our full conversation here: Using AI and Brain Science to Help People Grow
“How do I train my brain to keep up with AI quantum computing? How do I prevent myself from when I encounter the unfamiliar? I don’t go into this survival, chaos, fear mode.”
- Sarah Baldeo“When you use AI… Do not use it to solve everything for you… people are actually losing the ability to problem solve and… think critically.”
- Sarah Baldeo“We are in the thick of the sixth Industrial Revolution. The sixth Industrial Revolution is all about merging human beings and technology.”
- Sarah Baldeo“Your brain tends to go into default mode for the things you do every day… Challenge your brain… building new neural circuitry, and it’s called priming.”
- Sarah Baldeo“When I took notes with my hand… I was activating my motor cortex… When you overly rely on AI and outsource everything… You use it or you lose it.”
- Sarah Baldeo“AI cannot be curious. Not yet… dive into these terms… challenge yourself to continue to evolve neurologically. You can’t outsource that.”
- Sarah BaldeoGet in TouchContact US
Fill out the form so we can best understand your needs.
A representative from The Keynote Curators will reach out to you.
Blog Posts
Becoming the Type of Leader People Want to Follow with Simon T. Bailey
Learn how to become a leader people want to follow. Simon T. Bailey shares practical ideas on hope, recognition, and empowerment.
Read More
Change & Future of Work Lessons From Cheryl Cran on Leading People First
Future of work keynote speaker Cheryl Cran shares why people-first leadership matters most when technology changes how we work.
Read More
Health Habits That Actually Work for Event Pros
Protect your health during event season with simple habits for sleep, stress, and decisions, drawn from conversations with top speakers.
Read More
What Your Audience Really Want From Your Events
Jason Feifer explains how to best spot what your audience really wants, and how to design events, media, and talks around they need.
Read More
Self-Talk Only Works Under Pressure If It’s Rooted in Reality
Self-talk only works if you have lived it. Dr. Jannell MacAulay explains why credible self-talk beats generic positivity under pressure.
Read More
Team Culture Beats Raw Talent Every Time, with David Burkus
Team culture always beat raw talent. David Burkus explains the trust loop, real listening, and why a toxic high performer hurts every team.
Read More
Disability at Work Is Easy When Access Is Built In From the Start
Disability inclusion works best when access is built in, not requested. Explore how design, not exceptions, makes work ordinary for everyone.
Read More
Culture vs. Leadership: Which One Is Actually Driving Your Team?
Is company culture really the problem, or is it leadership? Chris Dyer says most culture issues start at the top.
Read More