15 November, 2023

AI Empowered: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Europe’s AI Revolution

We have a special episode today featuring Smart Eye Deputy CEO Dr. Rana El Kaliouby (formerly Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva) speaking with Leïla Maidane.

Leïla is a socially-minded entrepreneur who puts technology at the service of economic mobility. With expertise in digital transformation, she launched Femmes Fières in 2019 to elevate businesses founded by female entrepreneurs using technology as a catalyst. In 2020, she founded InterSkillar, a startup revolutionizing the transition between education and work for young people. Leïla’s influence also extends to her position on the board of Agoria Brussels and her active role in advancing the digital transition for women entrepreneurs in Europe. She was voted Inspiring50 in 2022, Top 100 most influential female entrepreneurs in Europe in 2023, and is a member of the Belgium 40under40.

In this livestream, Rana and Leïla discussed the AI landscape in Europe, especially as it relates to female entrepreneurs, how technology can be a vehicle for economic and social mobility, and topics around ethics, equity, and responsible use of AI. Let’s listen in to learn more.