In this episode we talk about knowledge sharing, crowdsourcing knowledge, expertise location, and the role of Communities [of Practice] in businesses. And we’ll hear what inspired Emily's decision to leave her corporate job and jump into the exciting world of AI start-ups to build on her academic research, and experiences from Meta, Google
and EF (Education First). We also touch upon some of the volunteering and mentoring work that she does, helping and supporting Women in Tech! And of course, why “Fika” breaks are important to building trust among employees – something Emily saw first-handedly when working for Swedish company, EF.
About Dr. Emily Harburg: Emily is the CEO and founder
of PairUp, a platform that utilizes generative AI to accelerate workplace knowledge sharing and connection. Emily’s background spans industry, startups, and academia. She has worked in industry at Disney Imaginee ring, Facebook (Meta), and EF Education First. She also co-founded Brave Initiatives, an organization dedicated to helping women learn how to code and now supports training the incarcerated.
Emily graduated with a B.A. in Social Anthropology
and Psychology from Harvard College, and with a Ph.D. in Technology and Social Behaviour from Northwestern University. Emily's research has been shared in global
conferences, academic journals, case studies, and news publications – including the Harvard Business Review, TEDx, Computer Human Interaction (CHI), CNN, and more. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, volleyball, and learning how to DJ!
About PairUp: PairUp is an AI-powered platform that
transforms how companies access and leverage their knowledge. By combining research-backed AI with human expertise, PairUp provides data-driven insights, optimizes workflows, and ensures critical information is fully utilized. With PairUp, organizations save time, eliminate redundant efforts, and enhance efficiencies by harnessing the collective intelligence of their teams. Seamlessly integrating into a company's existing workflow, PairUp can accelerate onboarding, break down silos, and preserve essential
institutional knowledge – ensuring nothing is lost when employees leave.
Learn more, explore common use cases, or request a demo today at https://pairupapp.com/.
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