Episode 64: Women and AI – Building Inclusivity and Innovation in Biotech with Key Opinion Leader Reut Lazo
Are you a woman in AI or someone eager to foster inclusivity in tech?
In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Women and AI, a nonprofit and podcast dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable AI industry. Host Elaine Hamm, PhD, sits down with Reut Lazo, co-founder of Women and AI and thought leader in emerging AI technologies. Reut shares the origin story behind Women and AI, insights into addressing the gender gap in tech, and the strategies helping women take center stage in the AI industry.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How Women and AI started as an idea with friends and grew into a thriving community of over 12,000 members.
- Unique strategies to empower women in AI, including creating opportunities to build confidence and gain visibility.
- The importance of diverse voices in AI and how you can support inclusivity in the tech ecosystem.
Tune in to learn how Women and AI is shaping a fairer, more diverse AI industry!
Links:
Connect with Reut Lazo, and learn about Women and AI and their podcast.
Connect with co-founders Jenny Kay Pollock and Lana Dubinskiy.
Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine.
Learn more about Convex, Mission Impact Academy, and the Bullpen.
Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025.
Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU – the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.
