Singapore, 11 November 2025 — Straits Interactive, a leading EdTech provider of Generative AI-driven governance solutions, has announced the launch of The AI Factory – AI Capability Guide for SMEs, a pioneering resource designed to help non-technical professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) harness the transformative power of Generative AI.
Supported by Golden Gate University (GGU), Eduvate Hub, and upGrad Education, the guide will be officially released on 11 November 2025 at a launch event held at Holiday Inn Express (Novena), Singapore, with Mr Patrick Tay, Member of Parliament and Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), as Guest of Honour.
A Resource for Non-Technical SMEs to Effectively Harness Gen AI
Singapore authors Kevin Shepherdson and Celine Chew — doctoral candidates in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at Golden Gate University (GGU) with a specialisation in Generative AI —collaborated with distinguished professor Jay Gonzalez, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Founding Dean of GGU Worldwide to explore actionable insights and tools for businesses to navigate the complexities of AI adoption and its application to business processes across industries.
Professor Jay Gonzalez shared, “Golden Gate University, situated in the heart of San Francisco – the AI capital of the world, has a significant number of Singapore-based senior executives and SME leaders in its DBA programme, who bring decades of local industry experience. By combining their expertise with the transformative potential of Generative AI, these executives are now able to create practical and impactful AI solutions. The book, The AI Factory, is a testament to how our doctoral candidates leverage their professional experience alongside cutting-edge AI tools to drive business innovation.”
Empowering AI Bilingualists for Singapore’s Digital Future
The AI Factory aligns with Singapore’s vision of cultivating AI Bilingualists — individuals who are fluent in both their industry and the language of Generative AI. This concept is central to preparing Singapore’s workforce for the digital economy, where Generative AI is expected to transform industries and business operations. The book acts as a blueprint and a bridge, helping professionals and SMEs build the practical skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven environment.
Supported by Golden Gate University, Eduvate Hub, and upGrad
GGU and Eduvate Hub sponsored “The AI Factory” to support selected doctoral candidates in integrating their subject-matter expertise with generative AI, reflecting the concept of AI Bilingualists. As part of GGU’s doctoral research programme, the initiative encourages students to apply advanced academic knowledge to develop practical generative AI solutions for real-world business challenges.
Singapore based upGrad Tech Pte Ltd, Asia’s leading upskilling and workforce development company (backed by Temasek) has supported the publication of this book alongside GGU to promote the industry’s first DBA with a specialization in generative AI. This unique program allows doctoral candidates to publish books, business plans, patents, or standard dissertation research. Through this initiative, upGrad and GGU aim to foster a global network of AI Bilingualists, professionals who are proficient in both their domain expertise and AI capabilities, ready to drive innovation across industries.
Through this initiative, upGrad and GGU aim to foster a global network of AI Bilingualists, professionals who are proficient in both their domain expertise and AI capabilities, ready to drive innovation across industries.
Rohit Sharma, President of upGrad said, “upGrad is committed to contributing to Singapore’s National AI Strategy by grooming Singaporean candidates to become leaders in AI. Through our partnership with Golden Gate University, we aim to export Singapore’s AI-driven expertise to the world, fostering a global network of AI Bilingualists who will shape the future of business.”
The launch event will feature a keynote address by Mr. Patrick Tay, followed by panel discussions with industry leaders, academics, and AI experts. The panel will explore the implications of AI adoption for SMEs and Singapore’s workforce, as well as the role of AI Bilingualists in driving sustainable innovation and growth.
