In this episode of Her Coded Story, we speak with Swetha Subramanian, AI expert and leader.

Swetha shares her journey through the tech industry, from founding an early stage startup to leading data science teams at Meta. She reflects on how being an "underdog" can become a strategic advantage and discusses the importance of representation in leadership.

The conversation explores how strong leadership cultures are built through autonomy and trust, and why representation at the leadership level matters for the future of technology.

In this opening episode, we begin with a personal story.

Motunrayo Abdul-Mojeed, Community Manager at AIAI, shares her honest and non-linear journey into the tech and AI space — from early interests and unexpected career turns to community building, startup life, burnout, mental health, and rediscovery.

Motunrayo talks about representation, belonging, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, neurodiversity, and the power of storytelling in building community and support.