Empowering Entrepreneurs through Mentoring: Insights from the UAE and Beyond

Grace Tang is a dynamic GenAI-powered entrepreneur, recognized as one of the Global 200 Women Power Leaders 2025. She is the founder & CEO of Am I Tech Enough, an AI-powered community dedicated to empowering 1 million “Non-tech Tech Talent” across the GCC through several industry-first GenAI initiatives. Am I Tech Enough was ranked as a Top 6 GenAI Company in the UAE in March 2025. Grace is also the founder & CEO of wordwide.ai, a GenAI-powered marketplace enabling mothers to create, sell, and donate personalized children’s books for global impact. wordwide.ai has been recognized by Web Summit in Qatar, AIM Congress in Abu Dhabi, and IGNYTE in Dubai.

Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Grace led strategic initiatives across five industries automotive, retail, real estate, hospitality, and airlines and three continents: SEA, NA, and MEA. She is passionate about inspiring others through her Am I Tech Enough Podcast and is a frequent public speaker in meaningful dialogues on women leadership, AI, community, education, and entrepreneurship.

Grace holds a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford, a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Hong Kong, and certifications across 10+ domains. She is an IEEE-certified AI Ethics Assessor, IMC-certified Mentor, Google Women TechMakers Ambassador, IEEE Young Professionals Member, and an Owners Committee Member.

Session Description:

In this 40-minute session, Grace Tang will share her insights on mentoring entrepreneurs in the AI era, drawing on her experience as a tech entrepreneur, mentor, and public speaker. Participants will explore how mentoring can be most impactful in shaping entrepreneurial journeys and discover opportunities emerging in the AI-powered business landscape.

The session concludes with a 10-minute Q&A, allowing attendees to reflect on their own mentoring approach and explore practical applications of the insights shared.

What Participants Will Gain From the Session

• Landscape of AI-powered entrepreneurship in the UAE
• Founder’s journey: Key mentoring interventions
• Designing a mentoring niche for the future
• Emerging opportunities for mentors in the AI era