
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

Aug 27, 2024 • 37min
Finding Better Leads and Saving Time with AI with Saumya Bhatnagar
In 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 art of prompting.
Takeaways
AI can help businesses find better leads and save time by automating tedious tasks.
Responsible AI is crucial, and users should be mindful of privacy and potential risks.
Women looking to level up their AI careers should trust their intuition and believe in themselves.
Starting with simple AI tools and learning the art of prompting can be a great way to get started.
Recommended AI products include GitHub Copilot, Uizard, and Grammarly.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:52 Using AI to Find Better Leads and Automate Manual Tasks
05:30 The Risks and Considerations of Using AI
07:54 Advice for Women in AI: Trust Your Intuition
10:40 The Future of AI: Incremental Innovation and Multi-Modal Applications
24:30 The Importance of Responsible AI
26:36 First Experiences with AI and the Potential of Generative AI
28:30 Top AI Product Recommendations
30:25 Women in AI and Valuable Resources
32:06 Starting with Simple AI Tools and Learning the Art of Prompting
34:16 Supporting and Connecting with Women in AI
35:41 Living in Different Cities and Startup Challenges

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Aug 20, 2024 • 45min
AI Tools for Overcoming Business Challenges with Ashley Gross
In 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 AI literacy and creating a diverse and inclusive space for learning.
The Prompt Community offers AI tutorials and connects members with AI founders, providing a fun and inclusive learning environment.
Building a business with AI requires addressing challenges such as poor business plans, lack of skills and knowledge, and product-market fit.
AI tools like Crimson Hexagon, Butterfly AI, and Intercom can help businesses overcome these challenges and improve their operations.
Understanding data privacy policies is crucial when using AI, and companies should prioritize transparency and user control over data.
While AI may experience a boom and subsequent fatigue, the technology will continue to advance and decentralize data. Start with a problem and use AI as a tool to solve it.
Favorite AI tools mentioned: Jasper and Read AI.
Focus on finding AI tools that align with your needs and solve real problems.
Support Ashley Gross in her goal to make it on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Prompt Community
02:54 Highlighting AI Founders in the Prompt Community
04:39 Building a Business with AI: First Cohort and Cross-Pollination
07:48 The Importance of Community Building and Verticals Seeing Changes
08:47 Challenges of Building a Business with AI and Recommended Tools
12:13 Understanding the Risks of Using AI and Data Privacy
19:52 The Future of AI: Predictions and Decentralizing Data
23:38 The Journey of AI: From Hype to Practicality
25:24 Ashley's First Experience with AI
27:46 Using AI in Personal and Professional Life
29:51 The Time-Saving Benefits of AI Tools
32:21 Getting Started with AI: Start with a Problem
34:52 Using AI to Improve Networking Skills
38:42 Supporting Up-and-Coming Women in AI
43:00 Asking for Help and Support

Aug 12, 2024 • 54min
AI's Impact on Healthcare and Demystifying AI Terms with Neha Goel
In 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
AI has a significant impact on the healthcare field, improving patient care, reducing administrative work for doctors, and enhancing customer support.
Deep learning, machine learning, and neural networks are interconnected concepts in AI, with deep learning involving the use of neural networks to make machines learn.
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) combines large language models with external knowledge to generate relevant information and avoid hallucinations.
Opportunities for AI exist in smaller use cases, such as content generation and productivity improvement.
Start small and focus on specific use cases when exploring AI tools.
N23 Studio provides a platform for individuals to share their AI learning journeys.
The Women in AI community offers authentic connections and support for women in the field.
The Impact of AI on Healthcare
Overcoming Gender Bias: Neha Goel's Inspiring Career Journey The Importance of Real-World Application in Machine Learning
Authentic Connections and Support: The Women in AI Community
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:50 Neha Goel's Work at Microsoft
03:37 The Impact of AI in Healthcare06:34Exciting Emerging Trends in AI
09:43 Demystifying AI Terms: Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks
15:51 Understanding Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
19:48 Overcoming Challenges: Neha Goel's Career Journey in Tech
26:57 From Coding to Founding: Neha's Journey
37:16 N23 Studio: A Place to Share Learning Journeys in AI
39:57 Assessing AI Risks and Opportunities
43:37 Making AI Accessible to Everyone

Aug 6, 2024 • 37min
AI's Impact on Drug Discovery for Heart Issues with Ayla Annac
In 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 issues by integrating patient-derived micro heart models and AI-driven diagnostics.
Diversity in clinical trials is essential to ensure the effectiveness and safety of drugs for different populations.
AI has the potential to empower individuals in managing their health by providing personalized data and insights.
Ethics and transparency are critical in AI development to ensure responsible and beneficial use of the technology.
Empowering Individuals in Healthcare with AI
AI's Impact on Drug Discovery for Heart Issues
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ayla Annac and Innovo Sciences
04:01 Ayla's Personal Motivation and Mission
07:51 Patient-Derived Models and Precision Medicine
09:23 Matching Drugs to Subpopulations for Effective Treatment
13:00 The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials
14:50 Empowering Vulnerable Populations with AI
16:38 Ethical Use of AI in Healthcare
18:24 Keeping Humans in the Loop with AI
18:54 Protecting Small Creators and Ensuring Fair Innovation
20:44 Ethics and Integrity in AI
25:49 Connecting and Uniting with AI31:25Influential Women in the AI Space
34:44 Collaboration in Precision Cardiac Medicine Development
36:24 How the Women in AI Community Can Help

Jul 23, 2024 • 52min
Exploring Emerging AI Trends and Entrepreneurship with Lindsey Whitmer Collins, WLCM App Studio
Summary
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.
Takeaways
Lindsay Whitmer Collins founded Welcome App Studio and has been recognized for her work in applying AI to different business verticals.
She is currently working on two projects: That Thing I Told You About, a social network for sharing personal product recommendations, and Professional, a project supporting women's health using AI.
Distributed AI offers the potential for a more democratic and decentralized internet, allowing for direct connections without relying on big tech.
Personal AI has the potential to connect individuals directly and securely, with data sovereignty and privacy as key considerations.
The future of AI lies in creating applications that provide expertise quickly and efficiently, using AI to digest and deliver relevant information.
There is a need for more diverse voices and perspectives in AI to ensure inclusivity and address the needs of different communities. The current model of the internet is not aligned with distributed technology and data sovereignty, and a new model is needed.
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies can be used to create a more equitable and personalized internet experience.
Consolidation of power in AI raises concerns about data ownership and security.
Women need to be active participants in AI and stay informed about its development and use.
The Future of Personal AI
The Potential of Distributed AI The Importance of Women in AI
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:09 Lindsay's Journey as an Entrepreneur
07:50 Building That Thing I Told You About
11:58 Supporting Women's Health with AI
18:05 The Potential of Distributed AI
24:04 The Future of Personal AI
27:05 Creating Applications that Provide Expertise
30:51 The Importance of Diverse Voices in AI
29:24 The Potential of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in the Internet
33:17 Concerns of Consolidation of Power in AI
35:30 The Importance of Women in AI

Jul 16, 2024 • 59min
Panel Discussion: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change in AI
Episode 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 sets.
The speakers discuss the potential of AI in healthcare, including drug discovery and improving access to care. They also highlight the need for more women in leadership roles in AI and VC funding. The conversation concludes with a call to action for increased participation, learning, and voicing perspectives in the AI field.
Takeaways
The panelists have diverse backgrounds and experiences in AI, ranging from computer science to medicine to business.
AI adoption has been increasing globally, but it's important to differentiate between hype and real AI solutions.
The pace of AI development raises concerns about security, configuration, and the need for infrastructure and policy adjustments.
Transparency and ethics are crucial in AI development to address biases, hallucinations, and ensure responsible use of AI.
Data quality and volume are key factors in AI success, and biases in data need to be identified and addressed.
AI has the potential to revolutionize various industries and improve human lives, but it requires careful consideration and human-centered design. AI systems are trained with noisy data, and it is important to understand and address biases in these systems.
Diverse and inclusive data sets are crucial for developing unbiased AI systems.
AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving drug discovery and increasing access to care.
There is a need for more women in leadership roles in AI and VC funding.
Increased participation, learning, and voicing perspectives are essential for progress in the AI field.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions and Backgrounds
06:41 Career Journeys and Inspiration
16:15 AI Adoption and Differentiating Hype
29:41 The Role of Humans in AI Development
32:15 Data Quality and Volume in AI
33:44 AI for Good and Addressing Diverse Populations
34:48 Continued Conversations and Collaboration
35:42 Addressing Bias and Diversity in AI Development
37:39 The Importance of Women in AI Leadership
38:35 Groundbreaking Opportunities for Women in AI
41:35 The Lack of Venture Funding for Women-Founded Startups
51:24 Evaluating AI Models and Metrics
57:11 Call to Action: Putting More Women in AI Leadership Roles
Resources
Meet Our Guests
Moderator: Pallavi Sharma, Founder witOmni AI Marketing
Panelists:
Dr. Sarah Benson-Konforty,General Partner at 1010VC, Board member of The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Chetna Mahajan, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Amplitude
Kim Carson,CEO and Founder at Parallax Futures
Janet George, Chief AI Digital Officer, Intel

Jul 8, 2024 • 37min
Shaping the Future of AI With Ana Santosh, Founder of Kraft AI
Ana Santosh, founder of Kraft AI, discusses demystifying AI and its accessibility, strategic AI adoption, governance, and upskilling. She shares AI origin story, future potential, risks, and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping AI technology.

Jul 2, 2024 • 29min
The Future of AI Across Industries with Honey Yadav
In 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 follow in the
Takeaways
AI technology requires a structured strategic approach for business use cases
Businesses are taking measures to ensure customer data privacy and security
Responsible AI has risks and opportunities that need to be considered
AI has the potential to transform various industries
Resources:
Meet Our Guest:
LinkedIn Page: Honey Yadav
Honey’s Website
Who to Follow:
Leslie K. John author of an article: Uninformed Consent
Toju Duke author of the book Building Responsible AI Algorithms
Ozge Demirci author of article: Can Gender-Blind Algorithmic Pricing Eliminate the Gender Gap?
Connect with Women And AI
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of Hani Yadav
01:58 Identifying the Business Value of AI
04:57 The Importance of Privacy and Security in the Digital World
07:50 Addressing the Gender Gap in AI
10:44 The Risks and Opportunities of Responsible AI13:36 The Future of AI in Various Industries

Jun 24, 2024 • 40min
Navigating the Digital Polycrisis + Book Launch with ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell
Welcome 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 from a young age and highlights her experience with Mia’s Global AI Leadership Program. She envisions a future where humans and AI work together, and encourages continuous learning and adaptation to stay relevant in the age of AI.
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 at www.linkedin.com/company/women-and-ai to stay engaged with our mission.
Resources
Meet Our Guest
ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell LinkedIn
Get your copy here: https://books2read.com/b/mlyNzq
AI Tools + Sources
Background on the Polycrisis
Women in AI Africa
Mia - Mission Impact Academy
Who to Follow
Tarja Stephens
Janna Salokangas
Connect with Women And AI
Women And AI LinkedIn
Women And AI Website
Nominate a guest for our show
AI Tools Used In This Episode
Eleven Labs Sounds Effects
Riverside AI Tools
Takeaways
Promoting inclusion and diversity in AI is crucial for creating a more equitable and ethical AI ecosystem.
Mindful privacy and ethical behavior are essential when using AI to protect personal information and prevent exploitation.
Global collaboration is necessary to address the challenges posed by the digital polycrisis and develop inclusive and effective solutions.
Humanization and inclusivity are key principles in AI governance and ethics, and there is a need for more diversity in these fields. Planting seeds of interest in AI from a young age can lead to future career paths in AI ethics.
Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial to staying relevant in the age of AI.
CJ's book is available in print, ebook, and soon in audiobook format.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background of CJ
03:24 Addressing Infant and Maternal Mortality with the Evercare App
06:07 Navigating the Digital Polycrisis: Challenges and Solutions
29:10 The Importance of Diversity in AI Governance and Ethics
32:25 Overcoming Challenges: Women in AI
38:42 Empowering Women in AI: CJ's Book Launch

Jun 16, 2024 • 40min
Shaping the Future: AI, VC, and Boardroom Dynamics with Sarah Benson-Konforty
Sarah Benson-Konforty discusses AI in healthcare, challenges for women in VC, importance of diversity on boards, and tips for startups seeking funding. She recommends AI productivity tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter. Encourages women in AI to support each other and share experiences for a more inclusive industry.
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