Women in AI Xchange | Innovation Panel & Networking Event

​March in International Women's Month. Join us for Women in AI | Innovation Panel & Networking Event, an evening for founders, operators, and leaders working with AI in real projects. 

​📅 Date & Time: March 4 | 5:00–8:00 PM 
📍 Location: 2nd Floor, Zenses Ecosystem, Temple, 540 Howard Street 

​AI is everywhere. Real impact is not. 

​Despite years of investment, many teams remain stuck between pilot projects and production. Industry research shows that only about 25–30% of organizations have moved a meaningful share of AI initiatives into production. The gap is rarely about the model itself. More often, it comes down to leadership, operating models, governance, and integration. 

​During this conversation, we’ll explore: 

• ​Why the pilot-to-production gap persists 

• ​What leaders often underestimate when scaling AI 

• ​Why human guidance still matters 

• ​How to balance innovation with accountability  

​Our speakers bring hands-on experience building, funding, researching, and leading AI initiatives across industries. Expect grounded insights, practical perspectives, and an open exchange shaped by real-world experience. 

​After the panel, stay to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and talk through the real challenges you’re facing in your own projects. 

​ PANELISTS 

• ​Nataliya Anon – CEO & Founder, Svitla Systems 

• ​Mayra Ceja – Vice President, Startup Banking, J.P. Morgan 

• ​Sandra Lopez – Founder and Investor Ambi Ventures 

• ​Anastassia Fedyk – Assistant Professor of Finance UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business 

• ​Cindy-Anne Lewis – CMO, Svitla Systems (Moderator)  

​AGENDA 

​5:00–6:00 PM – Welcome drinks & networking 
6:00–7:00 PM – AI Innovation Panel & Q&A 
7:00–8:00 PM – Networking with the panelists