Women in AI: Breaking barriers and leading innovation

Insights on Careers, Leadership, and Innovation in AI

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Latent AI’s inspiring Women in AI panel—a dynamic roundtable featuring trailblazing women from our team. From engineers and marketers to program managers and interns, our panelists share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence. Moderated by Strategic Advisor Tracy Cui, this discussion offers actionable insights for students, engineers, developers, and industry leaders alike. Our conversation covers:

• Career Transitions & Breaking into AI: Learn how to pivot into AI using transferable skills—whether you’re a student, early-career engineer, or transitioning veteran.
• Startups vs. Big Tech: Explore leadership and growth opportunities in these distinct environments and how women excel in both.
• Work-Life Balance & Leadership: Get strategies for thriving in AI’s demanding landscape while prioritizing well-being and mentorship.
• Technical Expertise & Innovation: Hear about groundbreaking projects shaping AI’s future, from embedded systems to large language models.

Meet the Panelists

• Tracy Cui (Moderator) – Strategic Advisor, scaling AI adoption with go-to-market expertise.
• Kimberly Eng – Marketing Operations Manager, bringing adaptability from hospitality and farming to AI startups.
• Natalia Jurado – Embedded Systems Engineer, bridging software and hardware with global perspective.
• Gautami Langarkande – Integrated Systems Engineer, driving technical leadership and client solutions.
• Taylor Schneider – Federal Program Manager, transitioning military analytics to startup innovation.
• Annika Sparrell – Integrated Systems Intern, integrating linguistics and LLMs into AI benchmarking.

Why It Matters

At Latent AI, we’re committed to empowering the next generation of AI talent and leaders. This panel speaks directly to:

• Students & Early-Career Engineers: Practical tips for breaking into AI and finding mentorship.
• AI Engineers & Developers: Insights into technical challenges and career paths.
• Investors & Industry Leaders: A look at how innovation and leadership are driving AI’s future—and Latent AI’s role in it.