“Technology matters only when it expands what people believe they can do.” Meet Neetu Yadav, Staff General Program Manager, Gen AI at Uber. In this interview with Women Who Win for the next installment of our Women in AI series, she shares her journey from studying computer science in India to leading enterprise AI adoption and how AI has become her “logistics co-pilot” as a twin mom. Enjoy!
Read More“It is important to recognize that shaping AI’s impact on people and patients is as ‘technical’ as choosing the right model architecture.” Meet today’s Woman Dreamer, Nishtha Jain, an AI & Digital Transformation Executive in healthcare innovation with experience spanning CSL, Takeda, and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA). In this interview, Nishtha shares what it truly takes for AI to be adopted and scaled in healthcare, how leaders can determine whether their organizations are “AI-ready,” and how women can establish credibility and successfully lead in an AI-driven world. She also shares the one way she personally uses AI in her daily life that she now “can’t imagine going back” without. We are excited to share Nishtha’s story as part of our Women in AI series at Women Who Win!
Read More"The non-technical perspective is not a gap in an AI company. It is a necessity. Every company, in the end, is building for human beings." Today’s woman dreamer, Lipika Kapoor, is co-founder of Nabu Sciences, building a human-AI advantage for organizations navigating transformation. An MIT Sloan MBA and former investment banker, Lipika brings a uniquely human-centered lens to AI. In her Women Who Win interview, she reflects on learning to lead without a technical background, designing AI that people actually adopt, and her vision for building "fair tech" that meets people where they are. A relatable and timely story, she shares, “There is a particular pressure non-technical founders face, and women especially, in rooms full of builders. The instinct is to over-explain your presence. Or to go quiet when the technical conversation heats up. I had to resist both.” We are excited to share her journey on Women Who Win.
Read More“As my career grew, I saw how easy it was, especially for women, to achieve external success while becoming disconnected from themselves. The pressure to perform, lead, and deliver often came at the expense of well-being. My wellness work emerged not as a departure from tech, but as a response to it.” Shalini Thyagaraja is a Director at Microsoft Azure Commercial Marketplace Platforms and the founder of Mind Space, a holistic wellness platform rooted in sustainable leadership. With over two decades of experience spanning program management, business transformation, and leadership across Fortune 500 organizations, she operates at the intersection of global technology platforms and human-centered impact. In her interview with Women Who Win, Shalini reflects on integrating wellness into high-performance tech environments, what excites her most about the future of Azure, and how she is committed to advancing the next generation of women leaders shaping technology and innovation.
Read More“The mantra, ‘lead with value’ guides how we prioritize AI investments.” Today’s woman dreamer, Kalyani Sekar reflects on her journey from growing up in Tamil Nadu, India, to leading AI and data strategy at one of the world’s largest telecom companies. In this exclusive interview with Women Who Win, Kalyani discusses how her upbringing shaped her leadership style, Verizon’s approach to AI, and how we can support the next generation of women in tech. Sekar also shares insights on how women can thrive in the evolving telecom and AI industries, stressing the need for continuous learning, mentorship, sponsorship, and strong networks. We are honored to share her story!
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