Hi, I'm Cristy Hayner - Global Head of AI Partnerships, Gemini (Google Deepmind) at Google
I am driven by the potential for AI to redefine global business utility. I thrive in high-stakes environments where research meets real-world application, turning complex technical hurdles into meaningful growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed foundational partnerships for commerce and payments during a multi-year tenure at Google.
Currently leads global product partnership strategy for the Gemini and Google DeepMind AI initiatives.
Provides expertise in scaling nascent technology products into global commercial ecosystems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Growth
Spent early tenure mastering business development within Google's commerce and payments divisions.
✦ Business Development
✦ Commerce
✦ Payments
Strategic Pivot
Advanced into cutting edge product partnerships, focusing on AI-driven product experiences
✦ Strategic Partnerships
✦ Product Growth
AI Leadership
Currently shaping global product partnerships for Gemini and Google DeepMind at the frontier of GenAI.
✦ GenAI
✦ Global Leadership
✦ Product Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Ecosystem Architecture
Engineering high-value, scalable partnership networks
✦ Orchestrates complex multi-stakeholder integrations for enterprise AI systems.
✦ Designs frameworks that align research capabilities with product-market fit.
✦ Transforms foundational technology into tangible industry-wide partnerships.
Commercial Catalyst
Driving business growth through technological adoption
✦ Scales emerging product lines from conceptual phase to global market impact.
✦ Translates technical product features into strategic revenue-generating opportunities.
✦ Navigate organizational complexity to accelerate go-to-market initiatives.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring emergent trends in how businesses operationalize generative AI at scale.
✦ Seeking discourse with innovators building the next generation of AI-native products.
✦ Connecting with leaders who prioritize ethical AI development and long-term societal impact.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on scaling AI partnerships within large-scale technology organizations.
✦ Providing guidance on aligning research-heavy teams with commercial product goals.
✦ Mentoring emerging leaders on navigating technical product strategy and internal influence.