Fireside Chat with Zoey Zheng: Conscious Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

The Xoogler community hosted a fireside chat with Zoey Zheng to explore Conscious Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI on July 18, 2025. A founding member of TikTok Shop China and now the founder of Life Artist, Zoey brings a unique perspective on blending fast-paced execution with deep inner work. She shared insights from her experience scaling platforms to over 100K businesses and building accelerator programs in partnership with SoftBank, Microsoft, and Alibaba—offering a thoughtful look at the intersection of entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and conscious leadership.

The session created space for reflection on what it means to lead with clarity and purpose—especially in fast-paced, uncertain environments. From presence-driven leadership to aligning vision with intention, Zoey shared insights on the emotional and spiritual side of building. Whether you're a founder, operator, or simply navigating what’s next, this conversation offered a powerful reminder: your inner clarity is your greatest asset.

This fireside chat was moderated by Terry O’Connor, CEO & Founder of The Brass and former Director of GTM Executive Recruiting at Databricks. With two decades in talent and leadership development, Terry brought nuance and insight to a conversation that blended personal evolution with professional growth.

More about the speaker:

Zoey Zheng   / zoey-zheng-zoeyz  
Founder of Life Artist, Certified Conscious Leadership Coach (ICF PCC)
Previously a founding member of TikTok Shop China, Zoey launched and scaled the platform’s B2B learning ecosystem, leading key partnerships with top-tier media and VCs. She also built startup accelerator programs at CKGSB in collaboration with SoftBank, Microsoft, and Alibaba—guiding 250+ founders through early growth and cross-border expansion. Today, she helps leaders bridge execution with purpose, supporting them through conscious leadership coaching and holistic founder development.

Terry O'Connor   / terrythebrass  
She is the CEO & Founder of The Brass, a career coaching platform and talent advisory firm. With 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, including her role as Director of GTM Executive Recruiting at Databricks, Terry has helped hundreds of tech leaders navigate career transitions and companies like Google build world-class teams.

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