Agentic Product Strategist
Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith is the co-author of 021:Event's Agentic AI curriculum. He brings deep product leadership experience across some of the most demanding technology environments in the world, including Shopify. Ryan holds an MBA from UBC and a physics degree from the University of Victoria, and he applies a first-principles, experimental approach to every engagement. He is the creator of Skillsmith, an agent-native skill-building platform built using 021:Events' own methodology, proof that the practices we teach work in production. Ryan currently instructs product discovery at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and leads workshop delivery for 021:Events across North America.
Speciality
Agentic Product Strategist
Personal info
Ryan Smith
Retail & Brand Products
Ryan will provide practical insights into integrating agentic AI with product strategy, especially within the dynamic space of retail technology. Learners will gain hands-on understanding of how AI-driven innovations can significantly enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and increase overall business value.
How Ryan Works
Ryan employs a first-principles approach, emphasizing clarity, rapid prototyping, and data-informed decision-making. His methodology includes structured user research, close collaboration with technical experts, and continuous experimentation to rapidly achieve product-market fit.
Participants will walk away with:
Practical frameworks for incorporating agentic AI into product development and management.
Strategies for using customer insights and data analytics to drive AI innovation.
Real-world techniques for aligning diverse teams around clear AI-driven product visions.
Actionable knowledge for creating personalized digital experiences that enhance customer lifetime value.
