The Other Half Podcast

S3 E5: On why you should always back yourself | Lesley Sackey


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Lesley Sackey, founder of Pillow AI, shares her inspiring journey from elite boxing to founding Pillow AI, a trauma-informed recovery platform for women. She discusses resilience, the power of storytelling, and how AI can be used for social good, especially in addressing domestic abuse and empowering women.


Key Topics

  • Lesley's boxing career and lessons on resilience
  • The founding story of Pillow AI and its social mission
  • Using AI for trauma-informed support and recovery
  • The importance of storytelling in social impact
  • Fundraising challenges and opportunities in impact tech


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Show Notes

Pillow AI

Fight Forward

Antler VC Residency

Lesley Sackey on Twitter


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