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Community Brands Xperience 2018
Members, associations and the technology curve! I loved speaking to over 1,400 attendees at the Xperience18 Conference in Orlando. Talking about disruption, technology and the changing nature of associations! Great group of folks! Associations bring together very large gatherings of individuals who deeply care about the organization. Whether for-profit or not-for-profit, ultimately, associations of all…
AI, Facebook & Dating: Disaster In The Making?
What is totally unclear about Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of Facebook getting into the dating game, is HOW MUCH of which private information of users will be used to make matches, and HOW or what he calls ‘long term relationships’! Privacy measures? We have learned that Facebook users are trusting and prioritize ‘likes’ way much more…
News Alert: Microsoft and Women!
As I went to my meetings last week, the talk in Seattle was all about the breaking news in the Seattle Times about the low and falling number of women at Microsoft—and a culture that discourages women from staying. I suggest everyone give it a read: ‘I felt so alone’: What women at Microsoft face,…
Mona Lisa – Apple: Brands To Icons!
Last week, between meetings in Paris, I had a short break and decided to go to the Louvre Museum to answer one question. Something that has fascinated me since I saw the Mona Lisa for the first time as a child. But now with a twist. How did Mona Lisa and Apple become icons? You…
Ready? Security Robots at Your Local Mall, Store and Neighborhood?
Over the last year, I have been reading about security robots being introduced in public places and have seen them exhibited at shows, CES, etc. Knightscope is one such company. However, I have to tell you that even for someone like me who embraces technology, it was a surreal moment seeing this robot at my…
Women In Data Science 2018
I was very honored to speak at the 2018 Women in Data Science conference. There were so many inspiring women doing great things. The topic of my talk was about women’s leadership opportunities in AI. You can watch the full talk below. (Begins at 28:51) I also greatly enjoy this short interview afterwards with Alex…