WOMEN x AI

In this episode we discuss the transformative impact of AI on sales processes and customer interactions. Special Guests:Saumya Bhatnagar – CPO & Co-Founder of Involve.ai, building Jeeva, an agentic sales automation platform; recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in AISummer Poletti – Fractional CRO, Founder of Rise of Us, and Host of the Revenue Remix podcastAmirah Raveneau-Bey – Founder of Grow, Scale, Develop; Fractional Advisor, Executive Coach, and Speaker with 25+ years in FinTech, real estate, and startupsHost: Jenny Kay Pollock Cofounder & Co-CEO WxAIWe explore how AI is reshaping the sales landscape, enhancing human connections, and automating time-consuming tasks. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating AI tools into sales strategies while maintaining a human touch and understanding customer journeys. The guests share insights on the future of sales, the role of automation, and the necessary guardrails for using AI responsiblyTakeawaysAI is a competitive necessity in sales.Human relationships remain fundamental in sales, even with AI.AI helps sales reps prepare better for meetings.Automation allows sales reps to focus on building connections.AI can enhance the customer journey by providing insights.Sales reps can leverage AI to ask better questions.AI tools can help shorten the sales cycle.Recording calls can provide valuable insights for sales reps.AI should be used with caution due to potential inaccuracies.Understanding customer journeys is crucial for effective sales.Resources & Mentions🤖 AI Tools & PlatformsFathom – AI-powered meeting notes and call summariesOtter – Transcription and AI notetaking for calls and meetingsGranola – AI meeting assistant Jenny used during the recordingRiverside – Podcast recording platform with AI-generated show notesJeeva.ai – Agentic sales automation platform co-founded by SaumyaCast Magic – AI tool for turning call recordings into notes, emails, and follow-upsCloud Desktops MCP – Secure desktop solution for hosting custom GPTs (mentioned by Summer)Andi – AI-powered search and workflows (Amirah referenced for sales templates)Cursor – AI coding assistant with ChatGPT-5 integration📚 Newsletters, Podcasts, & Learning ResourcesWOMEN x AI (WxAI) Social Saturday – Weekly conversations and learning with the WxAI communityAI Daily Brief – Short daily podcast with the latest in AISuperhuman Newsletter – AI and productivity insightsWomen in AI LinkedIn – Updates and thought leadership from the global communityTLDR Newsletter – Daily tech and AI digestLenny’s Newsletter – Product and growth strategy insightsJournal.io – App that turns AI research papers into audio summaries🌟 Non-AI Recommendations⁠Summer Poletti's White Chili ⁠ – sSeasonal favorite (vegetarian, vegan, or with meat) (link TBD)Libby App – Free audiobook app from your local libraryLove is Blind (Netflix) – Reality TV showChapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Sales04:03 The Importance of AI in Sales09:47 AI's Impact on Sales Processes16:33 Automation in Sales23:16 Guardrails and Limitations of AI29:56 Customer Journey and AI34:28 Lightning Round and Community Engagement

This conversation explores the multifaceted world of data and AI, focusing on the importance of data analysis, ownership, and ethical considerations. Special Guests: Annie Xu - Works at Google Cloud, focusing on customers building LLM foundation modelsKasia Rachuta - Works at Block, within the identity verification space at SquareRachel Mak-McCully - Works at Unlearn, a startup in health AIHosts: Reut Lazo & Jenny Kay Pollock Cofounder & Co-CEOs WxAI The speakers discuss their journeys into tech, the challenges of data collection, especially in healthcare, and the biases present in AI models. They emphasize the need for collaboration across various data roles and the significance of human feedback in AI development. The conversation also highlights the role of women in tech and the importance of community support in navigating these challenges.TakeawaysData analysis is crucial for making informed decisions.Collaboration among data roles enhances the effectiveness of data usage.Healthcare data collection faces unique challenges due to fragmentation.Bias in AI models can stem from skewed training data.Human feedback is essential in refining AI models.Ethical considerations in data collection are increasingly important.Women are underrepresented in technical data roles.Community support can foster connections and opportunities in tech.Diversity in data committees can help address biases.Understanding data ownership is vital for ethical practices.Navigating the Data Landscape: Insights from Women in TechThe Power of Data: Ownership, Ethics, and Resources Weapons of Math Destruction - A book referenced by Rachel Mak-McCully.Perplexity - An AI tool mentioned by Rachel Mak-McCully.Notebook LLM - An AI tool mentioned by Annie Xu.Goose - An AI tool mentioned by Kasia Rachuta.Kaggle GenAI Challenge - Recommended by Kasia Rachuta for learning about GenAI.Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Lecomf - A book recommended by Rachel Mak-McCully.Maybe Happy Ending - A Broadway show recommended by Annie Xu.Butter by Azako Yuzuki - A book recommended by Kasia Rachuta.For more from our community check out www.womenxai.comChapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Data03:08 The Importance of Data in AI05:30 Personal Journeys in Data and AI08:29 The Role of Data in Decision Making11:24 Ownership and Responsibility in Data13:55 Bias and Representation in Data16:41 Human Involvement in Data Processes19:33 Privacy vs. Progress in Data Collection22:05 Regulations and Their Impact on Data Practices25:58 The Impact of Proxies in AI and Regulation26:56 Legislation and Trust in Technology28:42 Women in Technology: Visibility and Representation31:41 Data Quality and Iterative Processes34:22 AI Tools: Community Recs36:32 Learning Resources for AI Enthusiasts38:52 Lightning Round42:15 Community Support43:44 Community and Collaboration in AI Learning

This conversation explores the intersection of AI, innovation, and funding, particularly focusing on the role of women in tech and the importance of diverse teams. ​Speakers: ​Moderator: Holly Uber, Human Centered Technologist | Digital Health Leader | Investor & Advisor​Preetha Ram, Managing Partner, INpact Fund and CTO, Pier 70 Ventures​Sabira Alloo, Head of Private Equity Partnerships, North America, Google​Mahak Sharma, Head of Platform Partnerships, Gemini​Sheetal Inariani, General Partner & Chief Financial Officer, Global Health Impact Network & FundsPanelists discuss trends in AI, the impact of AI on healthcare, and the dynamics of venture capital funding. They emphasize the need for responsible AI, the significance of community, and the value of cross-industry collaboration. The discussion also covers alternative funding options, the importance of market research, and the role of intellectual property in startups.TakeawaysBuilding an inclusive future in AI requires changing the narrative on who gets funded.The AI hype cycle is maturing, moving towards rationalization and value assessment.AI in healthcare presents both opportunities and obligations for responsible innovation.Diverse teams lead to better outcomes in venture funding and innovation.Investors are looking for clear, measurable outcomes in AI startups.Understanding the dynamics of VC funding is crucial for founders.Alternative funding options exist beyond traditional VC, including grants and corporate accelerators.Community plays a vital role in supporting innovation and collaboration.Cross-industry collaboration can lead to groundbreaking innovations.Market research is essential to validate the problem being solved by a startup.Sound Bites Chapters00:00 Building an Inclusive Future in Digital Health06:44 Trends in AI and Innovation14:37 The Impact of the Pandemic on Healthcare18:05 Investment Trends in Healthcare and AI22:01 Understanding the VC and LP Dynamics29:50 Exploring Alternative Funding Options41:56 The Future of Innovation and Collaboration54:19 Audience Engagement and Insights56:31 Navigating Startup Challenges01:00:24 Understanding VC Relationships 01:03:28 Evaluating Market Potential01:06:48 The Role of Technical Expertise01:10:18 Funding Strategies in Biopharma01:14:35 Building a Unique Value Proposition01:17:07 Evolving Metrics for Startups01:20:38Preparing for Acquisition01:21:40 Finding the Right Advisors Connect with Us⁠WOMEN x AI LinkedIn ⁠⁠Reut Lazo LinkedIn ⁠⁠Jenny Kay Pollock LinkedIn ⁠⁠WOMEN x AI Instagram⁠⁠WOMEN x AI YouTube⁠⁠www.womenxai.com⁠

The WOMEN x AI global launch event brought together a diverse group of women leaders to discuss the impact of AI on society, leadership, and health. Each speaker shared insights on how AI is transforming their respective fields, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, human-centered approaches, and the need for purposeful innovation. The event highlighted the challenges and opportunities women face in the AI landscape, fostering a sense of community and support among participants.Our Guests🎤⁠⁠⁠⁠Summer Poletti⁠ ⁠- Founder and CEO of The Rise of Us 🎤⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠ - AI Expert and Author of Wiley Bestseller "Your AI Roadmap"🎤⁠Tarja Stephens⁠ - Founder, AI Opportunity🎤⁠Imen Maaroufi Clark⁠ - Founder and CEO, Prickly Pear Health🎤⁠N Liberty White⁠ - Founder and CEO, She Learns AI🎤⁠Alejandra Acosta⁠ - EdTech Strategist 🎤⁠Jessica Gold ⁠- Co-Founder & CCO, Digital Wisdom AITakeawaysWomen X AI aims to provide a platform for women in AI.AI is reshaping the future of work and leadership.Future-proofing careers and finances is essential in volatile times.Human qualities will be crucial in future leadership roles.Small actions can create significant impacts in communities.Collaboration among women in AI is vital for success.Purpose-driven products are necessary for effective AI solutions.Personalized AI can enhance relationships and communication.Transparency in AI tools builds trust and engagement.Community support is essential for navigating the AI landscape.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Women X AI01:12 The Role of AI in Society and Career Resilience02:59 Transforming Leadership in the Age of AI05:25 Human-Centered AI and Women's Health08:03 Collaboration as the New Currency in AI10:23 Building Community and Future Opportunities in AI32:11 Collaboration and Community in AI34:10 Lessons from EdTech for AI Development42:33 Personal Transformation and Technology52:34 Engagement and Future Events🔗 Subscribe now to be the first to hear new episodes.📱 ⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠ for updates between episodes.

In this episode of WOMEN x AI (WxAI), hosts Jenny Kay Pollock and Reut Lazo discuss the origin story and mission of WOMEN x AI, a community aimed at empowering women in the AI field. They share their personal experiences in tech, the challenges women face, and the importance of creating a supportive network. The conversation highlights the need for representation, mentorship, and resources to foster a diverse and inclusive ecosystem in AI.For more check out WOMEN x AI's website where you can sign up for our free WxAI membership.TakeawaysWOMEN x AI was created to fill the gap in representation for women in AI.The founders have extensive experience in tech and AI.Community support is crucial for women navigating male-dominated fields.Mentorship can significantly impact women's careers in tech.Making AI accessible to all is at the heart of WOMEN x AI's mission.The goal is to empower women to lead and innovate in AI.Investing in women-led initiatives can change the landscape of AI.The founders emphasize the importance of collaboration and support.WOMEN x AI aims to amplify women's voices in the tech industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to WOMEN x AI03:11 The Origin Story of WOMEN x AI05:25Mission and Vision Connect with Us WOMEN x AI LinkedIn Reut Lazo LinkedIn Jenny Kay Pollock LinkedIn WOMEN x AI InstagramWOMEN x AI YouTubewww.womenxai.com