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A scientist, technologist, and executive who helps leaders turn AI and innovation into business advantage.

Signature Talks

Lead with IT: Make Trusted Technology Your Strategic Advantage

A leadership mandate for elevating technology from back office to boardroom — unlocking growth, accelerating execution, and building durable competitive advantage. For CEOs, boards, and executive teams.

Trusted Innovation: Build What Lasts for a World That Moves Fast

An actionable framework for designing innovations that endure — from her 2026 TEDxYale keynote and forthcoming book (2027). For leaders navigating AI adoption and transformation.

Mastering Crisis Management: Prepare, Respond, and Recover When Tech Fails

Practical playbooks for anticipating and leading through operational, reputational, and technological crises — adapted from her MBA courses at Yale SOM and Cornell Tech. For executive teams, boards, and risk leaders.

AI for Science: Reimagining Discovery

How AI is changing the work of science itself — amplifying what researchers can do, unlocking what was previously impossible, and reimagining the research process from the ground up. For R&D leaders, CTOs, and scientists at all levels.

From the Lab to the Boardroom: Leading Organizations Through AI Transformation

Lessons from a career spanning research, product development, IBM’s CIO seat, and the boardroom — on building credibility, leading AI-driven change, and turning technical depth into executive impact. For technical leaders moving into business and board roles.

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