AI, product, & digital strategy for startups, nonprofits, and global communities
Shara Karasic is a builder, strategist and ecosystem connector at the intersection of AI, products, and real-world impact—helping turn ideas into working systems globally. She’s taught coding at Google, Idealab, Disney, and Microsoft, and makes complex concepts understandable. Today, she works with startups and nonprofits to go from concept to execution, partnering with engineers in West Africa to bring ideas to life.
"I started my tech career in 1995 in a garage in San Francisco. I was hired to ship orders for an educational software company. By week two, I got promoted to manage one of the first teen sites on the web, Cyberteens. Which was good because shipping orders was not my forte. My love for global connectivity through technology was kindled as I managed the messageboard and saw the first post from a kid from South Africa, which back then, felt magical. The teens supported each other through the trials of adolescence, penned columns, and sent me code samples to improve the site. This was the first of many roles that combined social, content and product development, not just in education, but for industries as diverse as fintech, programmable communications, local search, healthcare, and nonprofits. My vast experience across domains and superpower in gleaning patterns allows me to quickly assess the possibilities for your startup, nonprofit or brand and its connection with its audience."
Services
Over two decades of experience building products, communities, and digital strategies at the intersection of technology, media, and international markets.
6-month+ retainer-based digital strategy leadership
digital marketing & content/narrative strategy audits & plans
implementation staffing and planning
Product strategy & building for social, global, and AI-based products
AI workflows/automations for marketing and growth
AI education workshops for SMBs and nonprofits
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I love helping startups and nonprofits build their digital strategies from scratch, and established businesses and organizations bring their products, digital presence and AI workflows to a new level. I want to hear about your goals and share ideas. I'd love to learn more about how I can help you. I'm currently based in the Los Angeles area but serve clients around the world.