Unlocking the Strategic Mindset of AI + Quick Intro to Agent Skills
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About this event
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A must-attend presentation by Sharad Aggarwal, Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions at Google Cloud, and a leading voice in enterprise AI strategy.
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Date & Time
Thursday, January 29, 2026
From 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Location
Fullerton Community Center
340 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Parking
Park in the rear, pass the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fullerton (you can park there too if you want, but you'll have to walk a bit further to the back).
Meetup Format
- Check-in, light networking (6:30pm to 6:45pm)
- Intros, group discussion and pizza (6:45pm to 7:15pm)
- Presentation (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
- Workshop (8:00pm to 8:45pm)
- Closing (8:45pm to 9:00pm)
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About the Presentation
"Unlocking the Strategic Mindset of AI"
by Sharad Aggarwal
In this session, Sharad Aggarwal, Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions at Google Cloud, breaks down how non-technical professionals can think strategically about AI, without needing to code. Sharad shares how organizations actually adopt AI at scale, where most teams get stuck, and how business leaders, domain experts, and knowledge workers can stay relevant and impactful in an AI-driven world.
If you work with ideas, decisions, strategy, or product building, this event will help you rethink how AI fits into your role and how to stay ahead as expectations continue to shift.
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About the Workshop
"A Quick Intro to Agent Skills"
by Marcelo Lewin
In this brief, high-level introduction to Agent Skills, you’ll learn what they are, how they work, get familiar with the Agent Skills spec, and see a simple example of how to create one. This session is designed to give you context and confidence to dig deeper on your own.
If you plan on participating in the workshop, please make sure you have access to Claude AI or a similar AI tool that supports agent skills so you can follow along. You’re also welcome to stay and just watch the workshop if you prefer not to build along during the session.
About Sharad Aggarwal
As Global Head of Strategy & AI Solutions at Google Cloud, Sharad manages a portfolio of over $XXB+, leads high-impact initiatives, enterprise negotiations, and multi-billion-dollar transformation programs that help organizations harness Cloud, AI, and automation at scale. He works closely with C-suite executives to shape global strategy and architect technology adoption frameworks that keep enterprises ahead of disruption.
About Marcelo Lewin
Marcelo is the founder of iBuildWith.ai and a Principal Content Architect and Builder at Cigna. He has over 30 years of experience in the tech industry, having lived through the computer, internet, and mobile revolutions, and is now excited and focused on navigating the AI revolution. Marcelo is passionate about helping non-developers build real applications using AI. Prior to launching iBuildWith.ai, he founded several startups and held roles at companies including Toyota, NBC, Cigna, J.F. Shea, and Walt Disney Imagineering.
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