Iris Tam

About

I'm Iris Tam — an AI governance and strategy professional based in Hong Kong.

I help organisations adopt AI responsibly — from governance frameworks to team capability building.

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Experience

Governance, education, venture, and ecosystem work.

My background spans responsible AI adoption, governance policy, keynote education, programme development, institutional client management, and emerging-technology ecosystems.

  1. 01

    TeamNote AI

    AI Strategy & Governance Consultant (Part-time) · May 2026 – Present

    Advising on responsible AI adoption, governance policy, and implementation frameworks for enterprise teams. Supporting organisations in translating AI strategy into structured, accountable practice.

  2. 02

    CUSCS — The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Guest Speaker · March 2026

    Delivered a 1-hour keynote on AI alignment and governance at CUHK's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, addressing industry professionals on responsible AI adoption in business contexts. Recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from Programme Director Dr. Alex Ng.

  3. 03

    HKWTIA

    Project Manager · June – September 2025

    Pioneered the development and launch of a WTIA-certified Web3 course in collaboration with a local university and prominent KOLs, bridging the industry's talent gap. Led go-to-market initiatives for AI & tech programmes through events, community outreach, and partner collaborations — engaging hundreds of industry professionals.

  4. 04

    HashKey Exchange

    BD Manager · September 2024 – June 2025

    Managed a portfolio of 400+ high-net-worth and institutional clients, generating over $200 million USD in monthly trading volume. Built strategic relationships with key referrers and KOLs, and led onboarding across OTC and payment institution sectors.

  5. 05

    JDI Venture

    Business Developer · April – July 2024

    Sourced and evaluated deal flow for a $2 billion fund, identifying promising DePIN projects and prospective LP partners. Played a key role in the strategic development of Helium, Dimo, and Wicrypt within the firm's ecosystem.

  6. 06

    Web3Labs

    Project Manager · March 2023 – March 2024

    Spearheaded revenue-generating initiatives that secured $500,000 and managed a portfolio of over 100 member projects. Expanded the global client base by 250%, acquiring over 250 new clients through targeted marketing and outreach.

Content & Media

AI Unfiltered.

YouTube — AI Unfiltered

Host, Researcher & Producer · @keithlidotcom

I host, research, and produce a YouTube channel exploring AI developments, ethics, and real-world implications — making complex topics accessible for a general audience.

YouTube

What I'm building toward

A body of work across governance, education, ethics, and ecosystems.

  • 01AI governance advisory and responsible AI policy translation
  • 02Practical AI education for organisations and professional teams
  • 03Public communication on AI alignment and ethics
  • 04Ecosystem building across tech, education, and governance

How I work

Responsible AI work needs clarity and accountability.

The goal is not to create hype. The goal is to help people understand AI, govern it, and make better decisions with human stakes in view.

01

Translate, don't simplify

Complex ideas deserve rigorous explanation — not watered-down summaries. I work to make difficult concepts genuinely understandable without losing their substance.

02

Education as infrastructure

Capability-building inside organisations is as important as the tools they adopt. I focus on helping teams understand not just how to use AI, but how to govern it.

03

Stay close to the work

Good strategy comes from understanding the ground-level reality. I maintain active involvement in industry, media, and community to keep my perspective current.

04

Human stakes, always

AI decisions affect people. I keep that at the centre of every project — whether it's a governance framework, a keynote, or a YouTube episode.

05

Name the responsibility clearly

AI education without governance is incomplete. Practitioners have a duty to help organisations understand not just how to use AI, but under what conditions, with what oversight, and with whom accountable.

Recognition

Runner-up — Keep The Future Human Creative Contest

Future of Life Institute · December 2025

Selected from international submissions for work on human-centred AI futures.

Certificate of Appreciation

CUSCS, The Chinese University of Hong Kong · March 2026

Awarded by Programme Director Dr. Alex Ng for contribution to the Generative AI for Business Innovation and Applications programme.

Education

  • BA (Hons) in Product Design — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · 2019 – 2022
  • Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design and Technology — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · 2017 – 2019

Languages

  • Cantonese — Native
  • English — Fluent
  • Mandarin — Fluent

Let's work together

Planning an AI governance project, enterprise workshop, or speaking engagement?

I'd love to hear about it.

Get in touch