Joe Escobedo aka JoeGPT

AI Educator by Day, Dad by Night

Singapore

About

I used to get physically sick speaking in public. Sweaty palms. Racing heart. Blurred vision. So, of course, I built a career speaking to thousands of executives and students haha. Here's how: I stopped trying to look impressive and started trying to be useful. I became comfortable with the uncomfortable by joining Toastmasters. That shift took me from a guy who dreaded the mic to someone Salesforce, Adobe, LinkedIn, Snowflake, Twilio, EY, and Oracle now call when they need AI and marketing advice that works. About me (if you like numbers:) - Top 10 university educator - 50+ Fortune 500 companies advised - 10,000+ executives trained across APAC What I actually do: I help marketing and L&D leaders cut through AI hype and get their teams using it for real work. Not slide decks about the future. Practical sessions people leave and actually use on Monday. I also write "Winning in Asia", a newsletter for CMOs and senior marketers who want APAC insight without the fluff. 3,000 subscribers and growing. If you're building an AI training program, planning 2027, or just want to talk shop: DM me. I read every message myself. Or subscribe to Winning in Asia below, no pressure, just useful stuff every issue: https://joeescobedo.substack.com

Experience

  • CEO at Escomedia
    Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

    Where APAC marketing leaders turn AI hype into revenue. What we deliver: ✅ AI Implementation Training: Your team stops wondering "should we use AI?" and starts closing deals 23% faster. Recent clients: Oracle NetSuite, Adobe, Salesforce, and more. ✅ Executive Peer Roundtables: Marketing and sales leaders solving real problems together. Not another vendor pitch disguised as networking. Invitation-only, 12-15 CXOs per session. ✅ Cross-Cultural B2B Messaging: Campaigns that land in Singapore, KL, Dubai, and Jakarta. Because "Asia" isn't one market. Publish the "Winning in Asia" newsletter (read by 3,000+ APAC leaders)

  • Author of "How To Get A Job In Asia" at Amazon
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    The playbook I wish I'd had when I started. Proven networking and job hunting strategies for landing internships and jobs across APAC. No recycled career advice. Just real tactics that work when you're navigating unfamiliar markets. Get your copy: https://shorturl.at/hZs79

  • Host at B2B Marketing Asia Podcast
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    15,000 marketing professionals tune in. Here's why: - We skip the surface-level trends and dig into what's actually working for B2B teams in Asia. - Every episode features a marketing/sales leader who's solved a problem you're probably facing now. - From demand gen in Southeast Asia to building brand trust in conservative markets. For sponsors: This is your direct line to decision-makers at APAC's fastest-growing B2B companies. 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3UYXjPt 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/3AyixeM

  • Adjunct Lecturer at National University of Singapore
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Teaching Marketing Innovation & Marketing Strategy at Asia's #1 Business School

  • Adjunct Trainer at Singapore Management University
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs