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Women And AINavigating AI Governance: Insights from Joyce LiIn this conversation, Joyce Li discusses the importance of AI governance, emphasizing the need for a human-centered approach. She highlights the risks of ignoring AI adoption and the necessity for boards to implement comprehensive policies.
Joyce shares insights from her experience in writing the AI Governance Playbook and the significance of diverse perspectives in governance. The discussion also covers fostering a culture of innovation while ensuring cybersecurity, the evolving landscape of finance due to AI, and the challenges women face in the AI field.
Joyce encourages women to embrace their AI fluency and actively participate...
2025-02-0331 minWomen And AINavigating AI and Mobile App Strategies with Sisian SadlerEpisode Description:
In this epsiode, we discuss AI business development and app monetization with Sisian Sadler, Director of Business Development.
We’ll learn about AI’s role in app monetization, personalization, growth, and product adoption.
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI.
Resources
Meet Our Guest
Connect with Sisian Sadler (formerly Sisian Ghahramanians)
AI Tools + Sources
Be Human
Business of Apps: App Personalization
Connect with Women And AI ...
2025-01-0943 minWomen And AINavigating the AI Landscape: Insights from Dr. Joan Palmiter BajorekSummary
In this episode of Women in AI, hosts Reut and Jenny welcome Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, a prominent figure in the AI space, to discuss her journey, the evolution of conversational AI, and the current job market dynamics influenced by AI technologies. Joan shares insights from her new book, 'Your AI Roadmap', emphasizing the importance of inspiration and actionable strategies for career growth. The conversation also touches on the risks and opportunities businesses face when integrating AI, future trends in data streaming, and the significance of community support for women in tech.
2025-01-0632 min
BIO from the BAYOU: Build Your Biotech Network with Key Opinion Leaders and InvestorsEpisode 64: Women and AI – Building Inclusivity and Innovation in Biotech with Key Opinion Leader Reut LazoAre you a woman in AI or someone eager to foster inclusivity in tech?
In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Women and AI, a nonprofit and podcast dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable AI industry. Host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Reut Lazo, co-founder of Women and AI and thought leader in emerging AI technologies. Reut shares the origin story behind Women and AI, insights into addressing the gender gap in tech, and the strategies helping women take center stage in the AI industry.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How Women and...
2024-12-0419 minBIO from the BAYOU: Build Your Biotech Network with Key Opinion Leaders and InvestorsEpisode 61: The Autumn of AI in Biotech with Key Opinion Leaders Elaine Hamm and James ZanewiczCurious about the latest artificial intelligence (AI) advances transforming biotech and healthcare?
In this episode, James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Elaine Hamm, PhD, dive into what they’re calling the "Autumn of AI." They cover highlights from recent AI-related events, discuss impactful innovations in protein design and neural networks, and talk about Key Opinion Leaders working to advance the role of AI in healthcare. From Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to practical applications in patient care, join us to explore how AI is reshaping the landscape of biotech.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Insights from the Alliance for AI in...
2024-11-1312 minWomen And AIThe Bio Design Revolution in AI with JoJo PlattEpisode Summary
In this episode of Women in AI, hosts Reut and Jenny Kay Pollock engage with JoJo Platt, President of Platt & Associates, to discuss the integration of AI in healthcare through the lens of bio design. JoJo shares insights on how entrepreneurship can be learned, the importance of understanding problems before proposing solutions, and the role of diverse voices in AI development. The conversation also touches on the emerging trends in neurotech, the significance of human oversight in AI applications, and the future of AI in society. JoJo emphasizes the need for inclusivity and transparency in...
2024-11-0545 minWomen And AI⚡ Lightning Talks by Women Thriving in the AI Era ⚡Episode Summary
The conversation explores the transformative impact of AI across various sectors, emphasizing its role in youth mental health, the rise of autonomous AI agents, and the importance of building trust in AI systems. Speakers share insights on how AI can enhance human capabilities, the need for responsible development, and the future of AI in collaboration with humans.
Join our speakers and moderator:
🔸 Greta McAnany (CEO, Blue Fever)
🔸 Saritha Prasad Vrittamani (Microsoft)
🔸 Somya Kapoor (TheLoops)
🔸 Neelu Shaikh (Human First AI)
🔸 Shelby Heinecke, PhD...
2024-10-291h 26Women And AIRetail Reinvented: AI's Impact on eCommerce with Jo LambadjievaIn this episode of Women and AI, hosts Jenny Kay Pollock and Lana A Dubinskiy chat with Jo Lambadjieva, an expert in e-commerce and AI integration. They discuss the transformative impact of AI on e-commerce, the importance of adapting marketing strategies to generational differences, and the necessity for brands to embrace AI tools. Jo shares her journey into AI, the role of AI in her newsletter, and highlights inspiring women in the AI community.
Resources:
Meet Our Guest:
Jo on LinkedIn
Amazing Wave Website
AI Tools & Resources:
Jo’s Ecommer...
2024-10-0835 min
Your AI RoadmapSeason 2 Trailer!Your AI Roadmap Season 2 launches! Enjoy a trailer of Season 2Some guests of this season include: Emerson Sklar, Chief Evangelist, Amazon AlexaCatalina Herrera, Field Chief Data Officer, DataikuEiman Ebrahimi, Chief Executive Officer, Protopia AI, Inc.Lindsay Richman, Co-Founder, Innerverse AIKristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer, Signify Technologies CorpReut Lazo, Co-Founder, Women and AIJoy Bordini, CEO, Go Healthy & CoElizabeth Samara Rubio, Chief Business Officer, SiMa.ai...and many more guests to come this season! Your AI Roadmap the PodcastThis podcast is on a mission to decrease fluffy HYPE and talk to the pe...
2024-10-0105 minWomen And AIThe Future of Hiring: A More Human-Centered ApproachEpisode Summary
In this episode, Melinda Coler, the founder and CEO of Conversa AI, discusses the future of hiring and how AI can be used to create a more human-centered hiring process. Conversa helps hiring teams identify the best candidate for the job by going beyond resumes and giving candidates a chance to share more. They use AI to have conversations with candidates and extract the best information to present to hiring managers. Melinda emphasizes the importance of using AI to mitigate bias in the hiring process and suggests that companies should educate candidates on how their...
2024-09-2429 minWomen And AIEnhancing Self-Care and Productivity with AI with Yovana RosalesIn this episode, Jenny interviews Yovana Rosales, CEO and founder of AI Latina. They discuss the importance of self-care and how AI can be used to enhance productivity and efficiency. Jovana shares her experience in creating AI-powered meditations for self-compassion, natural beauty, and leadership. They also talk about the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month and the need for allies to support and promote Latinx talent.
Yovana Rosales, founder of AI Latina, shares her journey from experiential marketing to AI education. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in AI and the need for underrepresented...
2024-09-1740 minWomen And AISolving the Inhumanity and Bias in Hiring with AIEpisode Summary
Barb Hyman, CEO and founder of Sapia.ai, discusses the inspiration behind creating an AI-driven recruitment solution. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the problem and the customer rather than the technology itself. Barb highlights the inhumanity and bias in the hiring process that led her to develop Sapia.ai. She explains how the AI Smart Interviewer extracts features from language responses to assess candidates and ensure a positive and fair experience. Barb also discusses the risks and considerations in using AI and the need for transparency and trust in the AI industry.
2024-09-1047 minWomen And AIAI Applications in the Finance Industry with Cindy LinCindy Lin, a senior director and data scientist at Bundles Investing, discusses the application of AI in the finance industry. She highlights the use of machine learning in algorithmic trading and natural language processing for equity research. Cindy also explores the challenges of integrating AI into existing financial systems and the importance of understanding the audience and infrastructure.
Key Takeaways
AI has made a significant impact in the finance industry, particularly in algorithmic trading and natural language processing for equity research.
Integrating AI into existing financial systems requires understanding the audience, infrastructure, and...
2024-09-0330 minWomen And AIFinding Better Leads and Saving Time with AI with Saumya BhatnagarIn this conversation, Jenny and Lana interview Saumya Putnagar, the CPO and co-founder of Involve.ai, an AI-driven early warning dashboard that helps companies predict churn and revenue growth opportunities using customer data. Saumya shares insights on how AI can help businesses find better leads, save time, and automate tedious tasks. She emphasizes the importance of responsible AI and offers advice for women looking to level up their AI careers. Saumya also discusses her own AI journey and recommends AI products like GitHub Copilot, Uizard, and Grammarly. She encourages listeners to start with simple AI tools and learn the...
2024-08-2737 minWomen And AIAI Tools for Overcoming Business Challenges with Ashley GrossIn this episode, Ashley Gross, the founder and CEO of the Prompt Community, discusses the transformative impact of generative AI and the need for AI education and cross-collaboration.
Ashley also shares insights about the Prompt Community, which offers AI tutorials and connects members with AI founders. She talks about the first cohort of her course on building a business with AI and the benefits of community collaboration.
AI Tools:
Crimson Hexagon
Butterfly AI
Intercom
Fireflies AI
Takeaways
AI education and cross-collaboration are essential for driving...
2024-08-2045 minWomen And AIAI's Impact on Healthcare and Demystifying AI Terms with Neha GoelIn this episode, Neha Goel, a Sr. AI engineer at Microsoft, founder of N23 Studio, and Chair of Women in AI Leadership Program at AI 2030, discusses her work in the field of AI and its impact on healthcare.
She explains the concepts of deep learning, machine learning, and neural networks, highlighting their interconnectedness. Neha also introduces the concept of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and its use in generating relevant information using large language models and external knowledge.
She shares her personal career journey, including battling gender bias in the tech industry.
Takeaways
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2024-08-1253 minWomen And AIAI's Impact on Drug Discovery for Heart Issues with Ayla AnnacIn this episode, Jenny and Reut interview Ayla Annac, co-founder and CEO of Innovo Sciences, about AI's impact on healthcare and specifically on drug discovery for heart issues.
Ayla shares her personal journey and mission to find safe and effective drugs for heart failure, inspired by the loss of her father to the disease. She discusses the work of Innovo Sciences in developing cardiac precision discovery technologies that integrate patient-derived micro heart models and AI-driven diagnostics.
Takeaways
AI can play a crucial role in drug discovery for heart...
2024-08-0636 minWomen And AIExploring Emerging AI Trends and Entrepreneurship with Lindsey Whitmer Collins, WLCM App StudioSummary
In this episode, the hosts interview Lindsay Whitmer Collins, an expert in emerging AI trends and the founder of Welcome App Studio. They discuss Lindsay's journey as an entrepreneur, her work in AI. They also explore the importance of distributed AI and the potential for personal AI to connect directly without relying on big tech. The conversation explores the potential of distributed technology and the need for a new model of the internet that aligns incentives and promotes data sovereignty. Lindsey emphasizes the need for women to be active participants in AI.
2024-07-2352 minWomen And AIPanel Discussion: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change in AIEpisode Summary
The conversation revolves around the panelists introducing themselves, discussing their career journeys in AI, and sharing their thoughts on the current state and future of AI.
They touch on topics such as the differentiation between hype and real AI, the challenges and concerns of AI proliferation, and the importance of ethics and transparency in AI development. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of AI in relation to data, bias, and gender representation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing biases in AI systems and the need for diverse and inclusive data...
2024-07-1659 minWomen And AIShaping the Future of AI With Ana Santosh, Founder of Kraft AIIn this episode, Jenny and Lana interview Anna Santosh, founder of kraft AI, about her work in AI and her advice for business leaders.
Anna discusses the importance of demystifying AI and making it accessible to all, as well as the challenges and best practices for AI adoption. She emphasizes the need for strategic planning, governance, and upskilling when implementing AI in organizations.
Anna also shares her AI origin story and highlights the potential and risks of AI in the future. She encourages women to get involved in AI and bring diverse perspectives to shape...
2024-07-0837 minWomen And AIThe Future of AI Across Industries with Honey YadavIn this episode, Honey Yadav discusses the value of AI in business, the importance of customer data privacy and security, and the challenges and opportunities for women in AI. She emphasizes the need for a structured strategic approach to AI technology and the gap between industry use cases and AI solution deployment.
Honey highlights the measures taken by businesses to ensure data privacy and security, such as federated learning architectures and compliance management software. She discusses the risks and opportunities of responsible AI and the future of AI in various industries. Honey recommends articles and leaders to f...
2024-07-0228 minWomen And AINavigating the Digital Polycrisis + Book Launch with ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-JoellWelcome to Women and AI. Your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny are in conversation with ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell. She discusses her work in AI ethics and her role in promoting inclusion and diversity in AI. CJ talks about the need for global collaboration to address the challenges of the digital polycrisis. CJ also shares insights from her book, 'The Digital Polycrisis,' which provides strategies for navigating the complexities of the digital world. She emphasizes the importance of humanization and inclusivity in AI governance and ethics.
She emphasizes the importance of planting seeds of interest in AI f...
2024-06-2440 minWomen And AIShaping the Future: AI, VC, and Boardroom Dynamics with Sarah Benson-KonfortyEpisode Summary
Sarah Benson-Konforty, a serial entrepreneur and investor, discusses the role of AI in healthcare and the challenges faced by women in the VC space. She emphasizes the importance of diversity on boards and the need for women to support one another. Sarah also shares her insights on the state of AI in venture capital and offers advice for startups seeking funding. She highlights the risks associated with AI tools and recommends tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter for productivity. Sarah encourages women in AI to spread the word and connect with other founders.
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2024-06-1639 minWomen And AIClosing the Justice Gap with AI-Driven Legal Research, with Kara PetersonSummary
In this episode, Reut, Jenny, and Lana interview Kara Peterson, the founder of Descrybe.AIi, a generative AI legal search engine. Kara shares her journey of starting the company and the motivation behind it. She discusses the challenges of legal research and the access gap in the legal system. Kara explains how AI can be used to make legal research more accessible and the potential impact it can have on closing the justice gap. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the AI space.
Takeaways
describe.ai is a generative...
2024-06-1039 minWomen And AIUniting AI Enthusiasts with Amanda Farris & Sara MaloSummary
In this conversation, Amanda Farris and Sarah Malo from LinkUnite discuss their experiences with AI and its impact on their community. They talk about how LinkUnite started as a support network for women in the industry and has grown into a platform that connects and empowers entrepreneurs and executives. They also discuss the practical applications of AI in various aspects of their work, such as content creation, event organization, and social media management. They emphasize the importance of creativity and experimentation when using AI and provide advice for getting started with AI tools. They also touch...
2024-06-0444 min
The GrooveThe Nonprofit Amplifying The Voices Of Women In AIDriven by their frustration with a New York Times piece showcasing the movers and shakers of AI without mentioning a single woman, Jenny Kay Pollock and Reut Lazo took action and founded Women and AI, a powerhouse nonprofit committed to smashing gender biases and celebrating the remarkable strides women are making in the artificial intelligence field. Jenny and Reut team up with Peggy Anne Salz in this captivating episode to unveil their groundbreaking initiatives and exciting prospects for mentoring and networking.
2024-05-3018 minWomen And AIUnderstanding AI, ML, and LLMs with Jigyasa GroverIn this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut, Jenny, and Lana interview Jigyasa Grover, an AI research lead and co-author of the book 'Sculpting Data for Machine Learning'. This episode provides a technical deep dive into AI. We discuss the differences between AI, ML, and LLMs, the use of large language models in AI systems, and the importance of ethics and human-centered design in AI development. Jigyasa shares her experience as a woman in the AI field and the need for diversity and inclusion. She recommends AI products like Gemini, Grammarly, and Copilot, and discusses the future...
2024-05-2835 minWomen And AIUpskilling 1 Million Women in the Field of AI with Tarja StephensIn this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut and Jenny discuss the Mia - Mission Impact Academy’s mission to upskill 1M Women in the field of AI with Tarja Stephens.
Tarja is the co-founder and Chief AI Officer of Mia, discusses the importance of upskilling women in AI and bridging the gender gap in the field. Mia aims to empower 1 million women in AI skilling opportunities by 2030. Tarja emphasizes the need for skill-based learning, hiring, and career advancement to improve AI integration in business. She highlights the challenges women face, such as bias in hi...
2024-05-2137 minWomen And AIUnlocking AI: Boost Your Business & Mobile App Success with Expert Alice Muir Kocourková, PhitureWelcome to Women and AI. Your hosts Reut & Jenny discuss adding AI to your company, your mobile app growth strategy and your personal life.
We’ll learn how AI is impacting mobile growth, AI can help remote workers and what AI tools you should test out if you’re just starting your AI journey. Alice also highlights the importance of AI governance and ethics and the need for more diverse voices in the field
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website at www.womenandai.com, and connec...
2024-05-1328 minWomen And AIRoundtable Part 2: Women Leading the Charge Against AI BiasSummary
This is the second part of our roundtable discussion. This conversation explores the use of prompts to reduce bias in AI-generated content and the importance of context and training in achieving desired results. It highlights the need for diversity in AI development and the challenges of addressing bias in AI models. The discussion also touches on the role of education, cultural conditioning, and values in promoting equality and inclusivity. The participants emphasize the importance of supporting and uplifting women in the AI community and the need for awareness of the positive impact of AI.
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2024-04-2425 minWomen And AIRoundtable: Women Leading the Charge Against AI Bias | Part 1Summary
This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at a roundtable discussion on AI and bias hosted by Women And AI during GDC 2024.
Join your hosts and roundtable guests:
Heidi Lorenzen, Executive Producer, Director The Humanity Code
Hillary Lehr, CEO at Quiller
Chetna Mahajan, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Amplitude
Sarah Benson-Konforty, MD General Partner, 1010VC
Jennie Sue, Jennie Sue, Games Publishing Advisor
Eve Herrera, Head of Marketing & Sales, Appvertiser
Cindy Lin, Senior Director, Data Sciences, Bundles
Cheryll Del Rosario Director, Creative Marketing, Pocket Gems
Kristine Young, Director of Marketing and PR, PlayStation
The roundtable...
2024-04-1726 minWomen And AIThe Intersection of Art and AI with Stephanie DinkinsIn this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss the intersection of art and AI with Stephanie Dinkins.
Stephanie Dickens is a transdisciplinary artist, focused on creating inclusive and ethical AI systems. She shares her recent project, 'Not the Only One,' which aims to create a memoir of a Black American family in chatbot form. Stephanie also discusses the challenges of building a data set for the project and the responsibility of AI models. She emphasizes the importance of education and diverse perspectives in shaping the future of AI.
J...
2024-04-0843 minWomen And AIParallax Futures: Developing Conceptual Technologists Episode Description:
Welcome to Women and AI. Your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss the intersection of data and AI with Kim Carson. We’ll learn the meaning of the concept of conceptual technologists and the fellowship program offered by Parallax Futures.
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website at Women And AI and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
Parallax Futures Website
Blog Post: Parallax’s Visionary Mission to Redefine AI's Impact on Soci...
2024-03-1929 minWomen And AIDesigning for AI Hackathons | My Speech BFFIn this episode of Women and AI, your hosts Reut, Lana, and Jenny discuss AI Hackathons with the My Speech BFF team. We’ll learn what designing for an AI app is like, get some tips on how to succeed at a hackathon and explore the power of an all-woman team!
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website at www.womenandai.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
Instagram: @StuffLucyWore
🧋Boba Recommendation TPTea
Book Recom...
2024-03-1237 minWomen And AIiFocus: Utilizing AI for ADHD Diagnosis and TreatmentEpisode Description:
During this episode of Women and AI, your hosts Reut Lana and Jenny discuss how to utilize AI for ADHD diagnosis and treatment with Adi Diner.
Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website Women And AI, and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
iFocus
The Intersection of AI and ADHD - Part 1
The Intersection of AI and ADHD - Part 2
Women and AI LinkedIn
Women and AI Website
Nominate a guest for our s...
2024-02-2734 minWomen And AIAI Regulation & Daily Use CasesEpisode Description:
During this episode of Women and AI, your hosts Reut and Jenny discuss AI regulation and daily use. Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website Women And AI, and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
FACT SHEET: President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Women and AI LinkedIn
Women and AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Episode Summary
In this episode, Je...
2024-02-1233 min
App Marketing by App MastersThe AI Tools to Supercharge Your MarketingDiscover the impact of AI on ad campaigns and consumer engagement.
You will discover:
- The AI Tools to Supercharge Your Marketing
- AI prompt engineering to get the right output
- How to use the right AI tools
- Using AI for ad generation
As the Founder of the Women and AI organization and community, Reut Lazo is a highly accomplished Lead Product Manager with extensive expertise in AI, ML, Biotech, Digital Therapeutic, Gaming, and Augmented Reality industries.
With a proven track record at...
2024-01-2209 minWomen And AIIntroductionEpisode Description:
Discover the voices driving change in the realm of artificial intelligence in our debut episode of 'Women And AI,' where inspiring narratives and insightful discussions converge to spotlight the invaluable role women play in shaping the future of technology. Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI. Visit our website Women And AI, and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources:
FlexJobs: The AI Gender Gap: Exploring Variances in Workplace Adoption
HBR: Navigating the Jagged Technological Frontier: Field Experimental Evidence of the...
2023-12-1313 min
Apptivate: App Marketing ExplainedA Product Manager’s POV on Building an App - Reut Lazo (Akili)In this episode, app marketers will learn about a product manager’s perspective on the process of building an app product: how to prioritize various requests for product features, and the keys to fostering excellent collaboration and communication among all stakeholders throughout the journey. Reut Lazo is the Senior Product Manager at Akili, an app to help kids with ADHD. Akili is the first FDA-authorized prescription video game treatment for ADHD. Reut began her career as a product manager at Meta Co., an augmented reality headset company, before moving on to become a product manager at IMVU.
2023-08-0232 min