Today's guest is Emerald de Leeuw, Co-Founder at Women in AI Governance. Emerald is a finalist in the 2024 AI Awards Women in AI Ambassador of the year category for her role in championing diversity and inclusion in AI, as well as her position as a leading expert in AI ethics and governance.

0:00 From entrepreneurial law student to GDPR-focused startup success

6:52 Balancing innovation with ethics for meaningful & responsible tech development

10:46 How a values-driven approach aligns with regulations and ethical principles

12:41 Why organizations must define values and leadership alignment with AI

14:46 How Mentorship, self-awareness and humility are key to leadership success

18:20 How Mentorship often starts organically, with mutual respect and timing

21:18 AI governance and privacy are evolving with legal frameworks