
Women And AI
At Women and AI (WAAI), we are passionate about advancing the field of artificial intelligence by empowering and amplifying the voices of women in technology. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to more robust, inclusive, and innovative solutions.
Our community is a hub for women in all stages of their AI journey, from AI thought leaders and seasoned industry experts to early-career professionals and students. WAAI fosters collaboration, learning, and mentorship to create a more inclusive future in AI and beyond.
Latest episodes

Feb 3, 2025 • 32min
Navigating AI Governance: Insights from Joyce Li
In 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 in the community.
AI Tools
Joyce Li's Newsletter: AI Simplified For Leaders
AI Governance Playbook
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Joyce Li
01:37 Adopting the Right Mindset: Viewing AI as a Coexisting Partner
01:55 Implementing a Human-Centered Comprehensive Framework for AI Governance
04:24 Developing Robust AI Risk Management Strategies
05:12 Fostering a Culture of AI Innovation with Strong Governance
06:10 Recognizing the Impact of AI on Finance and Investing
07:25 Embracing Human-Centric Governance and Diversity in Future-Ready Boards
10:50 Enhancing Investment Research with AI: Analyzing Meeting Notes and Communication
12:09 Envisioning a Future of Personalized, High-Quality Financial Services
12:19 Starting the AI Simplified for Leaders Newsletter
16:56 Believing in Yourself and Being AI-Fluent
18:41 The Importance of Community Support in AI
20:24 Cautions for Using AI: Data Privacy
24:05 Challenges and Opportunities for Women in AI
28:34 Staying Up to Date on AI News

Jan 9, 2025 • 44min
Navigating AI and Mobile App Strategies with Sisian Sadler
Episode 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
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show

Jan 6, 2025 • 32min
Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek
Summary
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.
Resources
Meet our guest Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek
'Your AI Roadmap'
Takeaways
Joan's podcast focuses on practical AI insights.
Conversational AI has been evolving since the 80s.
AI is not a guaranteed job security solution.
Layoff anxiety affects many professionals today.
Inspiration and actionable steps are crucial for career growth.
Prototyping AI solutions is essential for businesses.
Data streaming will enhance AI capabilities.
AI tools can be fun and engaging to use.
Many people are unaware of AI technologies.
Community support is vital for women in AI.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Joan Pomeler-Berger
05:17 Understanding Conversational AI
11:27 Target Audience and Key Takeaways
17:09 Future Trends in AI
22:33 AI Tools and Recommendations
30:16 Community Support and Closing Thoughts
31:58 FINAL WAAI Outro Video .mp4

Nov 5, 2024 • 46min
The Bio Design Revolution in AI with JoJo Platt
Episode 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 AI, as well as the potential for AI to improve quality of care and democratize access to technology.
Resources
Meet Our Guest: JoJo Platt
Tulane AI & Healthcare Design Lab
Key Takeaways
AI in healthcare can be enhanced through bio design principles.
Understanding the problem is crucial before developing solutions.
Diverse voices in AI development lead to better outcomes.
AI should be viewed as a tool, not the end product.
Human oversight is essential in AI applications.
AI can help us fail faster and learn from mistakes.
Inclusivity and transparency are vital in AI integration.
Emerging trends in neurotech are exciting and promising.
AI democratizes access to technology and education.
Entrepreneurship in tech can be learned and nurtured.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Women in AI Podcast
03:01 Exploring the AI in Healthcare Design Lab
05:51 Tailoring Bio Design Principles to AI
08:41 Impact of Student Projects in AI and Healthcare
10:50 Emerging Trends in AI and Neurotech
12:34 Integrating AI in Healthcare Effectively
15:27 Ensuring Inclusivity and Safety in AI
17:45 The Role of Diversity in AI Development
19:28 Advice for Beginners in AI
22:12 Navigating Risks in Generative AI
24:19 The Future of AI: Possibilities and Concerns
27:17 Embracing Contrarian Thinking with AI
28:44 Personal Experiences with AI
32:11 AI in Professional Settings: Enhancing Quality
33:51 The Role of Corporations in AI Ethics
37:17 Women Leading in AI: Spotlight on Innovators
42:12 Building a Supportive Community in AI
45:49 FINAL WAAI Outro Video .mp4

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 27min
⚡ 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 (Salesforce)
🔸 Anna Yuan (ScaleGrowth AI)
🔸 Yasmina Benkhoui (NVIDIA)
🔸Holly Uber (Venture Capital and Limited Partner)
Takeaways
Community building is essential for learning and growth.
AI can enrich youth mental health support.
Autonomous AI agents are transforming industries.
Trust and safety are critical in AI applications.
AI should augment human capabilities, not replace them.
Understanding user needs is vital for effective AI solutions.
AI can help in drug discovery and healthcare.
Diverse teams are necessary for ethical AI development.
AI can optimize operational efficiency in businesses.
Continuous learning and adaptation are key in AI development.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:30 Greta's Journey in AI and Mental Health
13:41 Sreeja on Autonomous AI Agents
23:39 Somia on AI's Impact on Work and Society
36:40 Neelu on Ethics and the Future of AI
45:13 Navigating AI Regulations and Corporate Responsibility
51:41 The Rise of Small Language Models (SLMs)
01:01:39 Building Multi-Agent AI for Customer Success
01:15:17 Innovations in Conversational AI and Digital Avatars

Oct 8, 2024 • 35min
Retail Reinvented: AI's Impact on eCommerce with Jo Lambadjieva
In 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 Ecommerce AI Newsletter:
Claude
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Poe
Who to Follow:
Heather Murray
Audrey Chia
Tara Thompson
Connect with Women And AI
Follow Women And AI on LinkedIn
Visit Women And AI Website
Takeaways
AI is becoming essential for e-commerce success.
Understanding customer data is crucial for brands.
Generational differences affect AI adoption strategies.
Brands should start using AI tools immediately.
AI can enhance marketing processes significantly.
Community support is vital for women in AI.
AI can help create effective customer personas.
Continuous learning about AI is necessary for brands.
AI tools can streamline content creation for newsletters.
Women in AI should uplift and support each other.
Chapters
01:44 - E-commerce and AI Integration
06:35 - The Future of AI in E-commerce
11:32 - Generational Differences in AI Adoption
15:15 - Getting Started with AI for Brands
20:03 - The Role of AI in Newsletters
24:57 - Jo's AI Origin Story
28:31 - Women Inspiring Women in AI
32:29 - Closing Thoughts and Community Support

Sep 24, 2024 • 29min
The Future of Hiring: A More Human-Centered Approach
Episode 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 hiring process works to reduce bias. She also highlights the need for candidates to apply even if they don't meet all the qualifications listed in a job description and encourages recruiters to ask candidates about how they measure success to identify relevant metrics. Melinda believes that AI will continue to play a role in hiring and job search, helping companies identify the best fit for any given job and making the process more efficient and equal for both sides.
Resources
Meet Our Guest
Malinda Coler
Conversa AI
Connect with Women And AI
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Key Takeaways
AI can be used to create a more human-centered hiring process by going beyond resumes and giving candidates a chance to share more.
Companies should use AI to mitigate bias in the hiring process and educate candidates on how their hiring process works to reduce bias.
Candidates should apply even if they don't meet all the qualifications listed in a job description, as they may have relevant experiences that they haven't identified.
Recruiters should ask candidates about how they measure success to identify relevant metrics and assess their suitability for a job.
AI will continue to play a role in hiring and job search, helping companies identify the best fit for any given job and making the process more efficient and equal for both sides.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:03 Conversa: A Human-Centered Hiring Solution
02:01 Using AI to Enhance the Hiring Process
03:28 The Future of Hiring with AI
04:26 Reducing Bias in Hiring
05:25 Mitigating Bias with Conversa
07:25 Assessing AI Solutions for Bias Mitigation
08:24 Educating Candidates to Reduce Bias
09:22 Giving Candidates More Transparency
10:48 Applying for Jobs: Going Beyond Qualifications
11:47 Identifying Relevant Metrics for Success
13:12 Balancing Bias Mitigation and Result-Oriented Assessment
15:58 Mitigating Risks and Testing AI Solutions
18:22 The Role of AI in the Future of Hiring
20:40 The Power of AI in Streamlining Hiring Processes
23:24 Personal and Professional Use of AI
25:28 Recommendation: Pratika Mehta
28:10 How Listeners Can Help Convers

Sep 17, 2024 • 40min
Enhancing Self-Care and Productivity with AI with Yovana Rosales
In 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 communities to have a seat at the table. Yovana encourages patience and curiosity when learning about AI and highlights the role of community in supporting and uplifting each other. She also mentions the biases and discrimination within AI and the importance of including diverse voices in decision-making processes.
Takeaways
AI can be used to enhance self-care and productivity
Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase Latinx talent
Allies can support Latinx talent by promoting their work and creating opportunities
Yovana and Ruby Garcia will be speaking about the inner warrior in women at an upcoming event
Diversity and inclusion are crucial in the field of AI, and underrepresented communities need to have a seat at the table.
Including diverse voices in decision-making processes is necessary to address biases and discrimination in AI.

Sep 10, 2024 • 47min
Solving the Inhumanity and Bias in Hiring with AI
Episode 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.
Resources
Meet Our Guest
Barb Hyman
Sapia.ai
Connect with Women And AI
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Takeaways
Focus on the problem and the customer when developing AI solutions
Address the inhumanity and bias in the hiring process with AI-driven solutions
Ensure a positive and fair candidate experience with AI Smart Interviewer
Consider the risks and challenges of using AI, including data privacy and security
Transparency and trust are crucial in the AI industry
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:06 Inspiration for Sapia.ai
05:54 AI Smart Interviewer
09:14 Ensuring a Positive and Fair Experience
12:30 Data Privacy and Security
17:42 Transparency and Trust in AI
20:48 Interview Questions and Assessments
21:18 Language Models and AI Tools
24:43 Impact of AI on Jobs and Skill Sets
26:57 The Future of Recruitment
32:49 Risks and Considerations in Using AI
38:03 Barb's Experience with AI
45:28 How the Women in AI Community Can Help

Sep 3, 2024 • 30min
AI Applications in the Finance Industry with Cindy Lin
Cindy 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 regulatory compliance.
Common misconceptions about AI in finance include the belief that it guarantees high profits and the perception that implementation is difficult.
Risks in AI finance include data quality issues, model bias, and regulatory compliance challenges.
AI tools like Chai GPT and coding platforms have improved efficiency and accuracy in financial tasks.
Collaboration and ideation events can help women in AI share resources and receive feedback on their ideas.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:42 The Impact of AI in Institutional Investing
05:06 Integrating AI into Financial Systems: Considerations and Challenges
07:59 Demystifying AI in Finance: Common Misconceptions
13:17 Ensuring Data Quality and Managing Model Risk in Finance
17:57 The Next Breakthroughs in AI for the Financial Sector
21:24 Staying Current with AI Trends: Recommended Resources
24:27 AI Tools for Finance: From Proofreading to Code Generation
28:12 Inspiration in the AI Community: Joyce Li
29:14 Collaboration and Feedback: Mini Shark Tank Events for Female Funders
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