In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, we dive into the critical issue of digital harassment against women with Melissa Hutchins, CEO of Certifi AI. Melissa shares her personal experience with cyberstalking and how it inspired
her to develop AI-driven solutions to combat online abuse. She discusses Certifi AI's innovative approach to detecting manipulated images and videos, including insights into the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of resilience and having a personal connection to the problem being solved. The conversation also touches on the future of work, with Melissa highlighting the need for ethical AI practices and diverse perspectives in technology development.
Chapters:
00:00 Personal Motivation
01:51 Career Journey
06:17 Early Experiences & Family
10:34 Certifi AI Overview
18:22 Entrepreneurship Lessons
23:40 Mentors & Influencers
27:22 Ethical AI
Originally recorded on June 4th, 2024, this episode marks an exciting milestone in Melissa’s journey with Certifi AI. Since then, she has successfully launched the alpha version of Certifi AI for select users, forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders, and is actively in the process of fundraising.
Connect with Melissa Hutchins
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hutchins
Website: https://www.certifiai.com
Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy
Email: shift@simplyaugmented.ai
