Kate O'Neill - What Matters Next: Navigating Leadership and Human-Centered Tech with Kate O’Neill

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Jenny Fielding: investor, founder, operator, professor, and author of Venture Everywhere.With a career that spans over 300 startup investments, including fintech, healthtech, and edtech disruptors like Alloy, Particle Health, and Pair Eyewear, Jenny offers rare insights into the future of AI startups, founder-first investing, and the changing landscape of early-stage tech innovation.Together, they explore:What separates AI hype from real-world investable opportunitiesHow to build ethical, responsible AI startupsThe rise of founder-market fit in the age of GenAI toolsNavigating trust, regulation, and scale in sectors like fintech, healthcare, and educationHow Gen Z entrepreneurs are rethinking AI and purposeWhat it truly takes to build a scalable and meaningful AI companyJenny also shares lessons from Columbia and Cornell Tech, her thoughts on democratizing entrepreneurship globally, and why her book Venture Everywhere is a call to action for responsible innovation.Whether you're a tech founder, investor, or simply curious about the future of AI entrepreneurship, this conversation offers clarity, candor, and bold ideas for building what matters.🎧 Tune in now and explore how AI, venture capital, and human-centric design are redefining the next wave of innovation.#AI #Startup #TechPodcast #GenerativeAI #VentureCapital #EarlyStageStartups #FounderStories #EthicalAI #JennyFielding #Squirro #RedefiningAI #VentureEverywhere #Fintech #Healthtech #Edtech #Entrepreneurship #HumanCentricAI

20 Mai 22min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Jenny Fielding: investor, founder, operator, professor, and author of Venture Everywhere.With a career that spans over 300 startup investments, including fintech, healthtech, and edtech disruptors like Alloy, Particle Health, and Pair Eyewear, Jenny offers rare insights into the future of AI startups, founder-first investing, and the changing landscape of early-stage tech innovation.Together, we explore:What separates AI hype from real-world investable opportunitiesHow to build ethical, responsible AI startupsThe rise of founder-market fit in the age of GenAI toolsNavigating trust, regulation, and scale in sectors like fintech, healthcare, and educationHow Gen Z entrepreneurs are rethinking AI and purposeWhat it truly takes to build a scalable and meaningful AI companyJenny also shares lessons from Columbia and Cornell Tech, her thoughts on democratizing entrepreneurship globally, and why her book Venture Everywhere is a call to action for responsible innovation.Whether you're a tech founder, investor, or simply curious about the future of AI entrepreneurship, this conversation offers clarity, candor, and bold ideas for building what matters.🎧 Tune in now and explore how AI, venture capital, and human-centric design are redefining the next wave of innovation.#AI #Startup #TechPodcast #GenerativeAI #VentureCapital #EarlyStageStartups #FounderStories #EthicalAI #JennyFielding #Squirro #RedefiningAI #VentureEverywhere #Fintech #Healthtech #Edtech #Entrepreneurship #HumanCentricAI

14 Mai 1min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.In this episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. Serena Huang—renowned Chief Data Officer, Fortune 100 AI consultant, and author of The Inclusion Equation. Together, they explore how data and AI are transforming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and employee wellbeing across industries.Dr. Huang shares groundbreaking insights on how to use AI to quantify inclusion, foster psychological safety, and drive measurable ROI in DEI initiatives. From ethical data use to mental health innovation, this conversation tackles the powerful intersection of human values and machine intelligence.🎧 Tune in to discover:How AI can advance rather than threaten DEIStrategies to promote inclusive workplace cultures with dataWhy human skills like empathy and creativity are rising in valueThe future of work through the lens of employee wellbeing and AI ethicsWhether you’re a tech leader, HR professional, or AI enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen for anyone shaping the future of ethical AI and people-first innovation.#AIforGood #InclusionEquation #FutureOfWork #EmployeeWellbeing #DEI #GenerativeAI #TechForGood #RedefiningAI #WorkplaceWellbeing #AIethics

4 Mai 25min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.In the upcoming episode of Redefining AI, host Lauren Hawker Zafer sits down with Dr. Serena Huang—renowned Chief Data Officer, Fortune 100 AI consultant, and author of The Inclusion Equation. Together, they explore how data and AI are transforming Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and employee wellbeing across industries.Dr. Huang shares groundbreaking insights on how to use AI to quantify inclusion, foster psychological safety, and drive measurable ROI in DEI initiatives. From ethical data use to mental health innovation, this conversation tackles the powerful intersection of human values and machine intelligence.🎧 Tune in to discover:How AI can advance rather than threaten DEIStrategies to promote inclusive workplace cultures with dataWhy human skills like empathy and creativity are rising in valueThe future of work through the lens of employee wellbeing and AI ethicsWhether you’re a tech leader, HR professional, or AI enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen for anyone shaping the future of ethical AI and people-first innovation.#AIforGood #InclusionEquation #FutureOfWork #EmployeeWellbeing #DEI #GenerativeAI #TechForGood #RedefiningAI #WorkplaceWellbeing #AIethics

24 Apr 1min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying season four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.Episode Four, dives deep into a conversation around: the transformative force of AI and if it can elevate human creativity and leadership rather than replace it?Host Lauren Hawker Zafer welcomes Faisal Hoque—entrepreneur, best-selling author, and globally recognized thought leader. His upcoming book, Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, explores how AI can drive innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainable business growth.In the upcoming episode, you will learn about:- The OPEN framework for unlocking AI’s full potential- The CARE framework for mitigating AI risks- 7 critical thinking skills every business leader needs in an AI-powered world- How AI enhances creativity and fuels innovation- The future of ethical AI leadership📢 If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast looking to stay ahead in the AI revolution, episode four is a must-listen!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #Innovation #Podcast #Entrepreneurship

17 Mar 20min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.Spotlight Four, dives deep into a conversation around: the transformative force of AI and if it can elevate human creativity and leadership rather than replace it?Host Lauren Hawker Zafer welcomes Faisal Hoque—entrepreneur, best-selling author, and globally recognized thought leader. His upcoming book, Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, explores how AI can drive innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainable business growth.In the upcoming episode, you will learn about:- The OPEN framework for unlocking AI’s full potential- The CARE framework for mitigating AI risks- 7 critical thinking skills every business leader needs in an AI-powered world- How AI enhances creativity and fuels innovation- The future of ethical AI leadership📢 If you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast looking to stay ahead in the AI revolution, episode four is a must-listen!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership #Innovation #Podcast #Entrepreneurship

13 Mar 1min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.Episode Three, dives deep into the transformative world of AI, ethics, and education with an extraordinary guest —Clara Hawking.Meet Clara Hawking: Clara isn’t just a thought leader; she’s a trailblazer at the forefront of AI ethics and education. As the Head of Artificial Intelligence at Globeducate, Clara leads the charge in integrating ethical AI into educational systems worldwide.Her multidisciplinary background—spanning three master’s degrees, PhD-level research in political philosophy and psychology, and ongoing studies in cybersecurity—makes her insights both profound and actionable.Clara is also a global speaker, media contributor, and advocate for responsible AI, especially in protecting children in the digital age.In This Episode: Join us as Clara unpacks her journey from academia to AI governance, revealing how ethics, compliance, and risk management can be powerful tools for innovation.We discuss: Ethical AI for children: Strategies to protect privacy and well-being in a digital-first world. Turning AI compliance into a competitive advantage: Real-world examples of responsible AI driving business growth.Key Takeaways: Discover how to balance AI innovation with ethical responsibility, why AI governance matters more than ever, and how leaders can turn regulatory challenges into opportunities.Whether you're an educator, tech leader, parent, or AI enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable insights into building a future where technology serves humanity.#techpodcast #ai

14 Feb 21min

After winning the prestigious New York Digital Award in 2024, Redefining AI returns with an electrifying Season Four!Join your host Lauren Hawker Zafer, on behalf of Squirro, the Enterprise Gen AI Platform, as we embark on another season of groundbreaking conversations.Spotlight Three, dives deep into the transformative world of AI, ethics, and education with an extraordinary guest —Clara Hawking.Meet Clara Hawking:Clara isn’t just a thought leader; she’s a trailblazer at the forefront of AI ethics and education. As the Head of Artificial Intelligence at Globeducate, Clara leads the charge in integrating ethical AI into educational systems worldwide.Her multidisciplinary background—spanning three master’s degrees, PhD-level research in political philosophy and psychology, and ongoing studies in cybersecurity—makes her insights both profound and actionable.Clara is also a global speaker, media contributor, and advocate for responsible AI, especially in protecting children in the digital age.In This Episode:Join us as Clara unpacks her journey from academia to AI governance, revealing how ethics, compliance, and risk management can be powerful tools for innovation.We discuss:Ethical AI for children: Strategies to protect privacy and well-being in a digital-first world.Turning AI compliance into a competitive advantage: Real-world examples of responsible AI driving business growth.Key Takeaways:Discover how to balance AI innovation with ethical responsibility, why AI governance matters more than ever, and how leaders can turn regulatory challenges into opportunities.Whether you're an educator, tech leader, parent, or AI enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable insights into building a future where technology serves humanity.#techpodcast #ai

10 Feb 2min