Hi, I'm Michael Shen - CEO & Co-Founder @ Oaken
I'm passionate about empowering professionals through innovative speaking education, transforming how they build confidence and communicate impactfully. I thrive on creating dynamic learning environments and building ventures that shape the future of skill development.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Pioneered innovative learning design and instructional strategies for speaking education at The Acorn Academy.
Co-founded Oaken to revolutionize professional speaking training and establish a new standard in confidence building.
Can help others by sharing insights on designing engaging learning experiences and scaling educational ventures.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundations
Gained foundational experience in business development and brand management, honing skills in sales, marketing, and account management.
✦ Sales
✦ Marketing
✦ Brand Management
Entrepreneurial Exploration
Launched 'The Acorn Academy' as a side project, exploring innovative learning design and instructional strategies for speaking education.
✦ Learning Design
✦ Instructional Design
✦ E-Learning
Pioneering Speaking Education
Co-founded Oaken, focusing on reinventing speaking education for professionals and establishing a new standard in confidence building.
✦ EdTech
✦ Public Speaking
✦ Co-Founder
💪🏻 Superpowers
Educational Innovation Architect
Redefining speaking training for the modern professional.
✦ Designing immersive learning experiences.
✦ Developing curriculum focused on practical confidence-building.
✦ Leveraging technology for scalable impact.
Strategic Communication Catalyst
Empowering individuals to articulate ideas powerfully.
✦ Translating complex concepts into clear messages.
✦ Coaching professionals for impactful presentations.
✦ Building foundational speaking confidence.
Growth-Minded Entrepreneur
Building ventures that foster professional development.
✦ Founding and scaling educational initiatives.
✦ Identifying market needs in professional training.
✦ Driving business development for learning platforms.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with educators and innovators in the learning and development space.
✦ Exploring partnerships for expanding Oaken's reach and impact.
✦ Discovering new methodologies in adult learning and skill development.
I can help with
✦ Share insights on designing engaging and effective learning experiences.
✦ Offer guidance on building and scaling educational ventures.
✦ Provide perspectives on enhancing professional communication skills.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential collaborators in the future of education technology.
✦ Connect with experts in advanced pedagogical approaches.
✦ Find mentors with experience in global educational market expansion.