In this episode, we have a special interview when Michelle welcomes Shubhi Rao, founder and CEO of Uplyvel to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and gender equity. The conversation dives deep into how AI can reshape workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially through the innovative lens of Uplyvel’s work creating the world’s largest gender dataset. Shubhi explains how her experiences in top-tier companies, combined with her awareness of the AI investment landscape, inspired the company's mission to build authoritative, female-forward datasets and tools that reflect women’s lived experiences in health, career, money, sports, and safety.

The episode also unpacks misconceptions about AI, challenges and opportunities for women in leveraging AI strategically, and practical advice for leaders and board members seeking to bring more diversity into boardrooms. Shubhi Rao offers actionable steps on how to get AI-savvy, underscoring the importance of understanding not just generative AI tools but broader concepts like data, algorithms, risk, cyber-security, and ethics. The episode wraps up with guidance on staying informed in this fast-moving landscape, highlighting newsletters and continual learning as a must for modern leaders.