Tech x Women: Redefining Careers & Founder Agency in the Age of AI
AI can write code, draft pitches and automate research—but relying on it too early can hinder the very skills that make you defensible. So where do you fit in when execution gets automated and how do you stay undeniably you while using it?
Join speakers Ashley Francisco, Jen Smith and Heather Galt for a candid conversation diving into practical AI strategy, founder enablement, authentic career building and how diverse perspectives—especially from women and non-binary builders—are essential to keeping innovation grounded, ethical and human.
What we’ll explore:
Where you sit changes what AI means for you: From entry-level roles to founder to leader, AI shifts the ground differently at each stage. We'll dig into what skills actually build career and founder credibility once AI handles the basic execution — and how to avoid the trap of surface-level output.
Being strategic, not just fast: How founders and emerging leaders can use AI to punch above their weight — in prototyping, research, and positioning — without losing their edge or leaning on hype.
Using AI without losing yourself: What "un-automatable" actually means: your personal brand, your judgment, your voice. Why diverse lived experience matters more, not less, as AI use becomes the default.
Agenda
8:30 AM Registration & Networking
9:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
9:05 AM Panel begins
9:45 AM Q&A begins
All genders and allies are welcome.