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Season Three - Spotlight Nine

Our ninth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Sol Rashidi - Real Life AI Deployment - Your AI Survival Guide!

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a unique discussion with Sol Rashidi.

This conversation demystifies the AI deployment process for business leaders. Sol provides practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles, assembling the right team, and aligning AI initiatives with broader business objectives.

Highlights of this episode include:


The inspiration behind "Your AI Survival Guide" and the key lessons it offers
Why 70% of AI deployment success has little to do with technology
The importance of a "crawl, walk, run" approach for organizations new to AI
Assembling the ideal team and crafting an effective AI strategy
Innovative use cases across 10 different industries
Ethical considerations and the future of AI in business

Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your AI journey, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of AI deployment and unlock its transformative potential. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from Sol Rashidi's wealth of experience and expertise.



Who is Sol Rashidi?

Rashidi is a leader in the AI, Data and Technology space.  Starting in 2011, Rashidi worked at IBM as part of the team that launched Watson, one of the earliest world applications of Artificial Intelligence.  Since, she has led more than 36 large scale AI implementations and has been at the forefront of ideation, conceptualization, design and development of Data & AI applications.  Rashidi holds 8 patents in DATA Space and Enterprise Data Management (EDM).



Sol has served as a C-Suite member across several Fortune 100 & Fortune 500 companies including:


Chief Analytics Officer - Estee Lauder


Chief Data & Analytics Officer - Merck Pharmaceuticals


EVP, Chief Data Officer - Sony Music


Chief Data & AI Officer - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines


Sr. Partner leading the Digital & Innovation Practice- Ernst & Young



Ms. Rashidi is now an advisor, consultant, fractional Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) helping companies advance their business objectives. She is a global keynote speaker, and currently authoring a book about Artificial Intelligence for business leaders who don't have a technology background - Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World AI Deployment, (Wiley, 4/30/24).  



Rashidi is an expert at coupling her technical acumen with story-telling abilities to articulate business value with startups, scale-ups, business owners, private equity firms, and Fortune 500's who are leaning into data, AI, and technology as a competitive advantage, while wanting to preserve the legacy in which they were founded upon.  Her hallmark is to make the complicated uncomplicated, and helping business leaders realize not everything needs to be cutting edge, sometimes innovation comes from cutting through the noise.



Sol Rashidi’s awards in technology and AI include:

2020, 2021 & 2022 Global Data Power Women by CDO Magazine (for her work at Estee Lauder)

2020 National Diversity & Leadership Conference -- Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment (for her work at Royal Caribbean & Sony Music)

2020 National Diversity & Leadership Conference – Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech (for her work at Merch Commercial)

2021 Chief Analytics officer of the Year by the CDO Club (for her work at Estee Lauder)

2023 Starburst (the analytics anywhere company) 2023 analytics leader of the year (for her work at Estee Lauder)

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In this episode: Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants ⁠Lauren Hawker Zafer⁠ is joined by ⁠Tim Darling

Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mission to address the overwhelming challenges faced by front-line leaders in healthcare organizations - burnout, high staff turnover.

From identifying critical operational inefficiencies to pioneering a groundbreaking platform that harnesses the power of data and analytics, Tim's insights are set to redefine the way we approach healthcare management with AI.



Who is Tim Darling?

Tim Darling is a co-founder and President, Laudio Insights. 

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, Tim has a real passion for using data and analytics to serve the challenges facing healthcare organizations. 

Prior to Laudio, Tim was on the leadership team of a healthcare education analytics company and he spent seven years as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. 

He has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Season Three - Spotlight Eight

Our eighth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Tim Darling - Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in an unique discussion with Tim Darling. Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mission to address the overwhelming challenges faced by front-line leaders in healthcare organizations - burnout, high staff turnover. From identifying critical operational inefficiencies to pioneering a groundbreaking platform that harnesses the power of data and analytics, Tim's insights are set to redefine the way we approach healthcare management with AI.



Who is Tim Darling?

Tim Darling is a co-founder and President, Laudio Insights.

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology, Tim has a real passion for using data and analytics to serve the challenges facing healthcare organizations.

Prior to Laudio, Tim was on the leadership team of a healthcare education analytics company and he spent seven years as a consultant at McKinsey & Company.

He has an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and BS degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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In this episode Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Lisa Thee

Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discusses a range of topics including ethical considerations in AI implementation, combatting human trafficking using AI, challenges in AI healthcare applications, as well as common themes in technology and society and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs prioritizing ethics!

This episode is a unique listen about the application of AI in areas of necessity. 



Who is Lisa Thee?

Lisa Thee is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, Lisa has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Lisa's passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the "2023 International Impact Book Award" for her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year - Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her AI Ethics consulting firm.

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard, an AI software company dedicated to online safety, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organizations, including Microsoft and UCSF's Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation.

Lisa's TEDx talk, "Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI," exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organizations at the forefront of technology, ethics, and human rights.

Connect with Lisa and discover more about her work, insights, and transformative ideas. Join her on a journey of empowerment, innovation, and ethical leadership.

Website: ⁠www.lisathee.com⁠

Book Order link : ⁠https://a.co/d/aBb8z0F⁠

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Season Three - Spotlight Seven

Our seventh spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a moving discussion with Lisa Thee. Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discusses a range of topics including ethical considerations in AI implementation, combatting human trafficking using AI, challenges in AI healthcare applications, as well as common themes in technology and society and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs prioritizing ethics!

This episode is a unique listen about the application of AI in areas of necessity.



Who is Lisa Thee?

Lisa Thee is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, Lisa has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Lisa's passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the "2023 International Impact Book Award" for her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year - Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her AI Ethics consulting firm.

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard, an AI software company dedicated to online safety, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organizations, including Microsoft and UCSF's Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation.

Lisa's TEDx talk, "Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI," exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organizations at the forefront of technology, ethics, and human rights.

Connect with Lisa and discover more about her work, insights, and transformative ideas. Join her on a journey of empowerment, innovation, and ethical leadership.

Website: www.lisathee.com

Book Order link : https://a.co/d/aBb8z0F



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In this episode, Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by⁠ Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a riveting discussion with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA a visionary leader renowned for his groundbreaking work at Johnson & Johnson and founding Biophysics. 

Together, they unravel the complexities of integrating AI into the life sciences and biotechnology sectors, exploring topics ranging from cost-saving implementations to ethical considerations in drug development. 

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and AI enthusiasts eager to understand the transformative potential and ethical implications of AI in shaping the future of healthcare and drug development.



Who is Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA?

Dave received his Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering from North Carolina State University and went on to get his MBA at Wharton. He began his career at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson, working in a group that was responsible for overseeing the manufacturing of large molecule antibodies, and was the youngest person ever to lead an AI research group at J&J. 

Dave also led flagship programs for the company’s AI Advanced Center of Excellence, and enabled J&J’s billion dose commitment during the COVID pandemic. Before leaving J&J and pursuing his MBA, Dave was inducted into Frontiers of Engineering, an organization created by the National Academy of Engineering to recognize top early-career engineers. 

While studying at Wharton, the idea of BioPhy originated and later evolved into a life sciences health tech company in 2020. Dave examines opportunities down to first principles using a blend of business acumen, analytics, and the scientific process to use artificial intelligence and biophysics concepts to bring value to the healthcare value chain. 

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