MEET FRANK SELLINGSLOH
Your AI Implementation Guide
I’m Frank Sellingsloh, and I’ve been obsessed with AI since day 5 of ChatGPT’s release. But my real credential isn’t early adoption—it’s that I’ve successfully implemented AI across multiple real businesses while maintaining quality, compliance, and team satisfaction.
Location: Tenerife, Spain
Experience: 25+ years digital transformation
Active Businesses: 3 companies with 7+ brands
MY AI JOURNEY
From Business Owner to AI Implementation Expert
Day 5 After ChatGPT: The Moment Everything Changed
While most people were still figuring out what ChatGPT was, I was already a paid subscriber. Managing 6+ companies across education, hospitality, and career services was overwhelming—I needed a solution, not a toy.
What started as desperation became revelation. Within weeks, I had:
- Reduced my weekly workload from 60+ hours to manageable levels
- Automated 80% of routine tasks across all businesses
- Improved customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs
- Enabled 300% business growth without proportional staff increases
The Realization: AI Wasn’t Just Technology—It Was Strategy
The breakthrough came when I stopped thinking “How do I use AI?” and started asking “How can AI help me with this?” before every task. That simple shift transformed everything.
MY UNIQUE BACKGROUND
25+ Years of Digital Transformation Leadership
🎓 Educational Foundation
- Economics degree from University of Göttingen, Germany
- Not a computer scientist – I learned AI through business necessity, not academic theory
- Adult learning specialist with focus on practical application over theoretical knowledge
🌍 International Business Experience
- Started my first digital marketing agency in Tenerife in 1999
- Erasmus+ coordinator since 2004 – trained 2,000+ international professionals
- Built 6+ companies from startups to market leaders across multiple industries
- ISO 9001 certified operations with Instituto Cervantes accreditation
🚀 Digital Evolution Witness
- Been through every major digital transformation since 1999
- From affiliate marketing to AI automation – I’ve implemented it all
- Survived dot-com crashes, social media revolutions, and mobile disruptions
- Now leading the AI transformation with real business implementations
WHAT MAKES MY APPROACH DIFFERENT
Real Implementation vs. Theoretical Knowledge
MY BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM
Where AI Gets Tested Daily
Education Portfolio
FU International Academy Tenerife (CEO since 2004)
- Hablamos Español: Spanish courses with 24-level AI-optimized placement system
- Learning in the Sun: Erasmus+ programs with AI-powered student-opportunity matching
- Hablemos Español: Online Spanish learning with adaptive AI curriculum
- SEOintheSUN: Digital marketing education with AI-enhanced content creation
Hospitality & Experience Brands
- FU Café: Restaurant with AI inventory management reducing waste by 60%
- miniFU: Indoor playground with AI booking system eliminating 80% of conflicts
- Co-Working the Sun: Digital nomad workspace with AI-optimized member experience
Career & Travel Services
- Career Bridge Europe: International placement with 95% satisfaction through AI matching
- Hostel Campus: Student accommodation with AI-enhanced guest experience optimization
- Canary Campus Travels: Educational travel with AI-powered experience personalization
Result: Integrated ecosystem where AI implementations across one business inform innovations in others.
MY TEAM APPROACH
Collaborative AI Innovation
🧠 My Role: Strategy & Concept Generation
- Identify AI opportunities across all business operations
- Design implementation strategies based on real business needs
- Lead course development and educational program delivery
- Guide overall AI direction and strategic decision-making
👥 My Team: Development & Optimization
- Skilled developers who turn AI concepts into working business solutions
- Operations specialists who ensure implementations work in real-world conditions
- Testing and refinement experts who optimize performance and user experience
- Cultural adaptation specialists for international and multilingual implementations
🤝 Why This Collaboration Works
- I understand business problems from 25+ years of operational experience
- My team understands technical implementation and system optimization
- Together we create solutions that are both strategically sound and technically excellent
- Students learn both perspectives – creative AI thinking and practical execution
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Practical Application Over Theoretical Knowledge
🎯 Adult Learning Principles
- Immediate relevance – every technique applies to real work situations
- Hands-on practice – learning by doing, not just discussing
- Problem-solving focus – address actual challenges participants face
- Peer collaboration – learn from diverse professional experiences
🔄 Implementation-Driven Curriculum
- Start with business problems – not AI capabilities
- Show real examples from my actual business operations
- Practice with personal projects – work on your own challenges
- Leave with working systems – not just knowledge
🌍 European Context Integration
- GDPR compliance built into every strategy
- Cultural sensitivity for international business environments
- Regulatory awareness for European operational requirements
- Multilingual considerations for diverse market operations
WHY I TEACH
Sharing What Actually Works
Personal Mission
After seeing how AI transformed my own businesses, I realized most professionals are struggling with the same challenges I faced. They know AI is important but don't know where to start or how to implement it effectively.
Unique Value
- Real implementation experience that most educators lack
- Multi-industry perspective from diverse business operations
- European compliance expertise that US-based trainers don't have
- Proven teaching methodology from 20+ years in professional development
Student Outcomes
My success is measured by student results:
- Immediate time savings through practical AI applications
- Confidence building with technology integration
- Professional advancement through enhanced capabilities
- Business improvement through effective AI implementation
MY STORY IN TENERIFE
German Entrepreneur in Spanish Paradise
🏝️ Why Tenerife?
I chose Tenerife as my base in 1999, and it’s been the perfect environment for building international businesses:
- Strategic European location with excellent connectivity
- Year-round professional development climate for courses and retreats
- International community that understands diverse business cultures
- Innovation-friendly environment for testing new technologies
🌍 Global Reach from Island Base
From Tenerife, I manage:
- European-wide education programs through Erasmus+ network
- International student placements across 30+ countries
- Multilingual business operations serving diverse markets
- AI implementations adapted for different cultural contexts
🏖️ Work-Life Integration
Tenerife enables the work-life balance I teach:
- Professional excellence in inspiring environment
- Cultural richness that informs international business understanding
- Quality of life that supports long-term creativity and innovation
- Perfect setting for intensive learning experiences
CREDENTIALS & RECOGNITION
Professional Qualifications
🎓 Education & Certification
🏆 Business Achievements
🌍 International Recognition
Get in touch
Email: frank@aikialabs.com
I personally respond to all inquiries within 24 hours
Professional Networks
LinkedIn: /in/franksellingsloh
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Location
Tenerife, Spain
Available for courses, consulting, and speaking engagements across Europe
What I Can Help With
- Course selection guidance for your professional development needs
- Implementation questions about AI strategies for your business or educational context
- Speaking opportunities for conferences, institutions, and corporate events
- Consultation inquiries for custom AI implementation projects