From Arts to AI: Kirsten Lum's Journey to Tech Entrepreneurship

Women Empower Wednesdays

In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays" hosted by Bri Logue, interviews guest Kirsten Lum, the Chief Technology Officer at Storytellers AI. Kirsten shares her journey from the arts to becoming a scientist and entrepreneur, detailing her shift from corporate roles at major companies like Amazon and Expedia to co-founding her own AI and machine learning company. She discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, especially the creative aspects and problem-solving skills it requires.
Kirsten and her husband, who also works in the startup, focus on helping small to midsize businesses incorporate AI and ML technologies into their operations. She highlights the importance of predictive analytics in various industries and explains how her company assists organizations in leveraging their data for growth and efficiency. The conversation also touches on the significance of knowing your purpose ("why") in entrepreneurship and the importance of setting clear roles and responsibilities when working with a spouse or family member in a business.
Connect with Kirsten:
https://storytellers.ai
https://x.com/machsci
Connect with Bri:
Website: www.brilogue.com
IG: @bri.logue
FB: @bri.logue
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