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 DEI

• Strategies to promote inclusive workplace cultures with data

• Why human skills like empathy and creativity are rising in value

• The future of work through the lens of employee wellbeing and AI ethics

Whether 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.

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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

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

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

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

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 two guides us into a conversation with Kate O'Neill on What Matters Next: Navigating Leadership and Human-Centered Tech.

Who is Kate O'Neill?

Kate is founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm which improves human experience at scale — especially in data-driven, algorithmically-optimized, AI-led interactions.

Her clients and audiences include Adobe, the city of Amsterdam, the city of Austin, Cambridge, Coca-Cola, Etsy, Getty Images, Google, Harvard, IBM, McDonald’s, Microsoft, the United Nations, Yale, and Zoom.

Before starting KO Insights, Kate was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix, a technologist at Toshiba, and founder of the groundbreaking analytics firm, [meta]marketer.

Kate has received awards and wide recognition. She was named “Technology Entrepreneur of the Year,” a “Power Leader in Technology,” a “Woman of Influence,” was featured by Google in the launch of their global campaign for women in entrepreneurship. Her insights have been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and WIRED, and she has appeared as an expert tech commentator on the BBC and NPR.

Known for her ability to make complex topics relatable, Kate is a sought-after keynote speaker, appearing at conferences and corporate events and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members worldwide.

She’s written six books, including four on business strategy and technology: Tech Humanist, Pixels and Place, A Future So Bright, and What Matters Next.

Why listen?

This episode of Redefining AI is a must-listen for leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts navigating the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Featuring renowned tech strategist and author Kate O'Neill, we dive into essential topics like ethical AI, human-centered leadership, informed decision-making, and aligning business goals with meaningful human experiences.

Kate shares actionable strategies from her new book, What Matters Next, offering frameworks like the "Now/Next Continuum" and generative thinking to help leaders balance innovation with responsibility.

Packed with real-world examples and practical insights, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to future-proof their organization, embrace ethical technology, and lead with impact in 2025. Stream it now on Spotify to stay ahead in the AI-driven business landscape!

#ai #techpodcast

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 Two, teases us into a conversation with Kate O'Neill on What Matters Next: Navigating Leadership and Human-Centered Tech.

Who is Kate O'Neill?

Kate is founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm which improves human experience at scale — especially in data-driven, algorithmically-optimized, AI-led interactions.

Her clients and audiences include Adobe, the city of Amsterdam, the city of Austin, Cambridge, Coca-Cola, Etsy, Getty Images, Google, Harvard, IBM, McDonald’s, Microsoft, the United Nations, Yale, and Zoom.

Before starting KO Insights, Kate was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix, a technologist at Toshiba, and founder of the groundbreaking analytics firm, [meta]marketer.

Kate has received awards and wide recognition. She was named “Technology Entrepreneur of the Year,” a “Power Leader in Technology,” a “Woman of Influence,” was featured by Google in the launch of their global campaign for women in entrepreneurship. Her insights have been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and WIRED, and she has appeared as an expert tech commentator on the BBC and NPR.

Known for her ability to make complex topics relatable, Kate is a sought-after keynote speaker, appearing at conferences and corporate events and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members worldwide.

She’s written six books, including four on business strategy and technology: Tech Humanist, Pixels and Place, A Future So Bright, and What Matters Next.

Why listen?

This episode of Redefining AI is a must-listen for leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts navigating the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

Featuring renowned tech strategist and author Kate O'Neill, we dive into essential topics like ethical AI, human-centered leadership, informed decision-making, and aligning business goals with meaningful human experiences.

Kate shares actionable strategies from her new book, What Matters Next, offering frameworks like the "Now/Next Continuum" and generative thinking to help leaders balance innovation with responsibility.

Packed with real-world examples and practical insights, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to future-proof their organization, embrace ethical technology, and lead with impact in 2025. Stream it now on Spotify to stay ahead in the AI-driven business landscape!

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.

Kicking off with a visionary guest, Greg Shove, we explore his incredible journey through startups, leadership roles at Apple and AOL, and his current mission as CEO of Section, an online business school revolutionizing AI literacy.

Who is Greg Shove?

Greg Shove has a notable career marked by the founding and successful sale of three companies. He is currently the CEO of Section, a company dedicated to upskilling enterprises for the AI era. In August 2024, Scott Galloway highlighted Greg's expertise in AI and their long-standing friendship of over 30 years in his ⁠"No Mercy / No Malice"⁠ newsletter. 

Their professional collaboration includes a partnership with 44 Blue Productions, announced in March 2020, to develop unscripted series and documentaries inspired by Galloway's books and perspectives on technology and relationships in the digital economy. Both Galloway and Shove serve as executive producers in this venture. 

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Greg Shove is the author of "Personal Math," a work that delves into personal development and maximizing individual potential. 

Greg Shove is a distinguished entrepreneur and author with a rich history in the tech industry.

Don’t miss out on the insights that could reshape your business strategy and leadership approach!

In episode one, we cover:

🔗 Subscribe now  to stay ahead in the AI era and catch every episode of this award-winning series.

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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.

Kicking off with a visionary guest, Greg Shove, we explore his incredible journey through startups, leadership roles at Apple and AOL, and his current mission as CEO of Section, an online business school revolutionizing AI literacy.

In the upcoming premiere episode, we cover:

Don’t miss out on the insights that could reshape your business strategy and leadership approach!

🔗 Subscribe now  to stay ahead in the AI era and catch every episode of this award-winning series.

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Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer - Squirro CMO as she sits down with Dr. Imanol Schlag, a prominent researcher in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the ETH Zurich, Dr. Schlag has made significant contributions to the development of advanced neural network architectures and reasoning models. His academic journey includes a PhD under the guidance of renowned AI pioneer Jürgen Schmidhuber at the Swiss AI Lab, where he explored innovative approaches to enhance machine learning capabilities.

Dr. Schlag's research focuses on the intersection of language models and quantitative reasoning, with several of his papers gaining recognition in top-tier conferences. He is known for his work on Linear Transformers and their applications in fast weight programming, which has generated substantial attention in the AI community.

Join us, as we dive into Dr. Schlag's insights on the future of AI, the challenges of developing trustworthy models, and his vision for the role of machine learning in Swiss society.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just curious about the latest advancements in technology, this conversation promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.

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