Artificial Intelligence & Human Connection

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In this virtual discussion, our panelists will discuss what the future holds for AI (artificial intelligence) and human connection.

<h2>Webinar Link - <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87046269136?pwd=RHE0K0lUSnVZOHdlL1REeFFlNC9Gdz09" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87046269136?pwd=RHE0K0lUSnVZOHdlL1REeFFlNC9Gdz09</a></h2><p>The future of AI (artificial intelligence) is promising, from new customer service models to digital entertainers the use cases are proving to be endless. But with such powerful technology comes the question of trust and social responsibility. For this panel, we learn at the heart of machine learning is human-centered technology, new avenues of experiential learning, and the ability to interact with the world in a way we weren't able to before</p><p><strong>We will discuss questions including: </strong></p><ul><li>What does the future hold for the experience economy?</li><li>How can AI technology be built to be human-centered?</li><li>What are organizations doing to protect privacy, represent diversity, and prevent bias?</li><li>How can this technology lower the barrier of education and resources across communities?</li><li>How can AI  be implemented in new ways in times like COVID?</li></ul><h2><strong> </strong>Our Speakers:</h2>

<p>Elnaz is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in technology, business, sales, and marketing. Currently, Elnaz is the CEO and Founder of <a href="https://roybirobot.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ROYBI</a>; an investor-backed EdTech company focusing on early childhood education, AI, and robotics, that recently raised $4.2 million in its seed round. Elnaz is also a Board Member at the Consumer Technology Association, Small Business Council.ROYBI is the creator of Roybi Robot, an interactive language learning, and STEM skills robot for children ages 3+. With over 500 lessons, including primary STEM, stories, games, and songs, Roybi Robot creates a fun, interactive, and personalized learning experience for children.ROYBI earned many prestigious awards and recognition, including TIME Magazine Best Invention, CNBC World’s Most Promising Startups, Fast Company's World Changing Ideas (2019), the EdTech Award in Robotics (2019), the Katerva Awards in Behavioral Change (2019), and the Silicon Valley Top 30 Innovation Award (2018). ROYBI has also been featured on Forbes, NYT, Washington Post, CNET, Fox News, CNN, EdSurge, NASDAQ, VentureBeat, ABC News, and CNBC.Before starting ROYBI, Elnaz co-founded and led a consumer electronics/IoT company, iBaby, serving as the company's President. As an immigrant and female founder, Elnaz has made worthy accomplishments in a short duration of living in the US. Honors include being selected as Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Milestone Maker 2018, named the Woman of Influence through Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2016 and Entrepreneur of The Year in 2016 in Silicon Valley. She has been a speaker at several conferences such as the Mobile World Congress, ASU GSV Summit, Consumer Technology Association, and more.</p>

<p>Shaun is the VP of Business Development at <a href="https://www.soulmachines.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Soul Machines</a>, a role he has held since February 2017. Shaun recently returned to the Silicon Valley, where he worked in field sales at Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Salesforce.com, and MuleSoft. Prior to starting his technology career Shaun played rugby in the 1999 Rugby World Cup for the US National team and had a brief stint in the NFL. His role at Soul Machines is to build partnerships and work with large Enterprise and Government customers, to bring their first digital employees to life."</p>

<p>As the Director of AI Research and Lead Speech Scientist at <a href="https://www.affectiva.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Affectiva</a>, she leads the research team, driving innovation in machine learning, speech analysis, computer vision and multimodal analysis of emotional and cognitive states. These human perception AI solutions are the new frontier of human-machine interactions, with applications in robotics, automotive, healthcare, education, and more. It is exciting work! Prior to Affectiva, at OHSU and at AT&T Labs, she has created technologies that teach children how to read, help the visually impaired access information, and improve the social interactions of those on the autism spectrum. She loves building all of these technologies because they have impact, and she sees technical mentoring as an extension of this same drive.  She is deeply passionate about STEM education and mentoring. Since the beginning of my professional career, she has shared my knowledge and enthusiasm for AI and machine learning as a mentor to new technologists, helping them become job-ready, innovative thinkers and changemakers in the AI space. Through mentoring, her mission is to create early and diverse talent pipelines that produce a new generation of diverse tech leadership, whose diversity of experience, thought, and perspectives will help build better, more ethical AI. Areas of expertise: affective computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, multimodal emotion recognition, speech synthesis, speech analytics, computer vision, child-directed applications</p>

<p><strong>Noelle Tassey</strong> is currently the CEO of <a href="http://alley.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alley</a>. She has spent almost a decade working to scale growth-stage technology businesses and launching new ventures. She also advises and invests in a variety of early-stage companies, and she is committed to building a more equal future through technology. Under her leadership, Alley has been named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Inc. Best Places to Work. Previously, she has held pivotal roles in scaling innovation programs and growth-stage software companies.</p><h2>Brought to you by:</h2>

<p><a href="http://alley.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alley</a> is a community of entrepreneurs and corporate partners leveraging innovation to create positive change. Alley offers two key products: Labs and Accelerators. Labs, run independently or with a corporate partner, are vibrant workspaces populated by diverse, impact-driven entrepreneurs. Accelerators are short-term challenges and programs specifically built to meet the innovation goals of corporate partners. Alley's mission is to create good change and foster an ecosystem founded on sustainable entrepreneurship where substance is valued over style.</p><p><a href="https://verizon5glabs.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Verizon's 5G Labs</a> works with startups, academia and enterprise teams to build a 5G-powered world. We work on 5G trials, hackathons, industry partnerships, prototyping challenges and more.</p><p></p><p><em>By purchasing or reserving a ticket for an event, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. We collect your information to provide the best experience possible. By signing up for this event you agree to future communication from Alley , Verizon 5G Labs, and Soul Machines. We comply with EU’s privacy policy GDPR guidelines. For more information on our privacy policy please visit alley.com/privacy-policy.</em></p>

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