AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics Confidence, Bias, and Opportunity: Lessons from Women Leaders in Tech Building the Future of AI and Work (International Women’s Day Special Episode)
Mar 12, 2026
Tess Posner, founder of AI4ALL expanding AI access; Mona Sabet, SVP focused on skill-based hiring; Patty Hatter, Opsera COO urging risk over perfection; Daphne Jones, board leader navigating bias and imposter syndrome. They discuss taking risks before feeling perfect. They cover beating imposter syndrome, escaping perfectionism, fixing brand-driven hiring, and diversifying who builds AI.
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Ask For Roles Before You Feel Ready
- Don’t wait to feel 100% ready before pursuing promotions, startups, or risky roles.
- Charlene Li says men apply at ~60% readiness while women wait for 100%, so ask early and learn on the job.
Counselor's Label Didn't Define Her Path
- Daphne Jones shares how a high school counselor told her "college is not for black girls," shaping early self-doubt.
- She overcame that label, earned a fast-track undergrad and MBA, and resolved to define her own narrative.
Get Out Of The Box And Take Risks
- Take risks, get out of the comfort zone, and build a point of view by meeting people and gaining diverse experiences.
- Patti Hatter urges technical women to stop hiding in precision work and pursue roles that develop followership.