Mariana Atencio
Motivational Speaker, Peabody Award-Winning Journalist & Bestselling Author
As the CEO of Data Scientific and the previous first-ever Chief Decision Scientist at Google, speaker Cassie Kozyrkov specializes in steering groups towards a more data-oriented decision-making approach and formulating strategies around artificial intelligence. She pioneered the introduction of Decision Intelligence at Google, where she was responsible for the training of more than 20,000 Google employees. After her tenure at Google, Kozyrkov established Data Scientific, focusing her efforts on aiding business executives in understanding and applying artificial intelligence in their operations.
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Speaker Cassie Kozyrkov, the CEO of Kozyr, is a highly influential figure in artificial intelligence. She has earned widespread recognition for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and serving as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she spearheaded the company’s transformation into an AI-driven organization.
Currently, Cassie is a leading AI advisor and sought-after keynote speaker. She has helped shape AI strategies for renowned organizations such as Gucci, NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK. Her dedication to advancing human potential through responsible technology adoption shines through in her role on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, as well as her active involvement as an investor in emerging product companies.
Cassie’s impact at Google was profound. Her workshops, which trained over 20,000 employees in AI and data-driven decision-making, were so popular that the company had to manage attendance via lotteries. Her influence touched over 500 initiatives at the company, making her a driving force in Google’s culture of innovation.
Known for blending deep technical expertise with engaging delivery, Cassie stands out as a captivating speaker. She has a talent for making complex topics relatable and actionable for both executives and general audiences. Her charisma, humor, and vivid analogies leave audiences inspired and ready to innovate. She has spoken in over 40 countries and on all seven continents, including prestigious stages such as the United Nations and the World Economic Forum.
Speaker Cassie Kozyrkov has been featured in major publications like Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and WIRED. With over 200 published articles, her work has reached millions, earning her recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice and the #1 AI writer on Medium. Originally from South Africa, she began university at 15 and holds degrees in economics, statistics, psychology, and neuroscience.
Successfully guiding a business through the AI revolution requires both vision and decisive leadership. Cassie Kozyrkov, the mastermind behind Google’s shift to an AI-first company, encourages leaders to reimagine their approach to leadership in the age of AI. She offers cutting-edge strategies for deeply integrating AI into your organization, reshaping not just operations but also the scope of what’s possible. Attendees will leave with a well-defined plan to lead in AI-driven innovation, ready to outpace competitors and excel in an evolving tech landscape.
Despite widespread concerns, AI isn’t poised to bring about humanity’s downfall—instead, it will free you from repetitive tasks, presenting the far more daunting challenge of pursuing truly meaningful work. This session pushes you to abandon excuses, elevate your performance, and embrace the creative opportunities that AI unlocks by eliminating mundane tasks. The key to staying relevant in the face of job automation isn’t avoiding AI, but taking ownership of it. Learn how leading AI-driven initiatives can safeguard your career, expand your influence, and empower you to thrive in the fast-changing future of work.
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction, yet many businesses fail to harness its potential at scale. In this insightful talk, Cassie Kozyrkov strips away the jargon to explore what's easy, what's hard, and how to spot genuine opportunities to improve your business with AI. She delves into why organizations struggle, uncovers the two biggest threats in the field, and discusses what this means for the future of work. Discover the secrets to successful AI innovation and learn how to avoid common pitfalls, unlocking AI's true potential for your organization. Get ready to turn today’s hype into tomorrow’s growth.
As AI continues to evolve rapidly, a trust gap is emerging between its growing capabilities and our understanding of it. In this engaging keynote, Cassie Kozyrkov delves into how to bridge that gap. She uses the story of one of history's most ironic hoaxes to show how even the sharpest minds can be deceived, and more importantly, how to avoid such pitfalls. By examining both historical and modern examples, Cassie demonstrates that a clear understanding of AI’s strengths and limitations is key to thriving in the future. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to boost their tech fluency, cultivate healthy skepticism, and ensure AI serves as a tool for empowerment rather than deception, building the trust habits needed to confidently navigate the digital age.
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