Exploring the Boundaries of Science and Technology with Jaleh Daie

Humans are great at exploring thinly sliced pieces of life. AI enables us to solve problems at the level of a complex system, taking us from an era of data and information into an age of knowledge.

We can’t think about the advancement of technology without considering who makes it, who uses it, and who’s leveraging it. Humans are the central piece of the puzzle, creating inventions and making discoveries that translate into everything that has become ubiquitous in our modern world. It’s impossible to separate people from technology and the influence of the human condition on the software we interact with daily.

To explore this topic further, I’m joined by multi-dimensional thought leader Jaleh Daie today. Jaleh is a Partner at Aurora Equity and someone I’ve just recently had the opportunity to meet. She’s a trailblazer and pioneer many times over, having served as the first woman in several leadership roles.

In this conversation, Jaleh and I discuss how her upbringing and immigrant experience influenced her career, her transition from academia to venture capital, the relationship between science and technology, AI's benefits and potential dangers, the importance of human involvement in decision-making, and more.

Highlights

Jaleh’s upbringing in Iran and the challenges she faced as a graduate student in the US during the Iran hostage crisis

Jaleh’s dynamic career journey from academia to serving the President and eventually joining the world of venture capital

The importance of developing different skills and mental models to adapt to changing circumstances

How growing up in a big family taught Jaleh the value of focus and cooperation in achieving her goals

The motivation behind Jaleh’s decision to leave academia and pursue a career at the Packard Foundation

Exploring the interconnectedness of science and technology

How AI has enabled the shift from the era of information to the era of knowledge

The benefits of AI in understanding complex systems

Why humans are an essential part of the equation, despite the advancement of AI

Why Jaleh made the move from San Francisco to Austin

What people-driven tech means to Jaleh

The impact of technology on the immigration process

Connect with Jaleh Daie

Jaleh Daie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalehdaie/

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