Shaping the Future: AI, VC, and Boardroom Dynamics with Sarah Benson-Konforty

Episode Summary Sarah Benson-Konforty, a serial entrepreneur and investor, discusses the role of AI in healthcare and the challenges faced by women in the VC space. She emphasizes the importance of diversity on boards and the need for women to support one another. Sarah also shares her insights on the state of AI in venture capital and offers advice for startups seeking funding. She highlights the risks associated with AI tools and recommends tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter for productivity. Sarah encourages women in AI to spread the word and connect with other founders. Takeaways AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving drug discovery, patient care, and decision-making processes. Women face unique challenges in the VC space, including limited access to capital and decision-making power. Diversity on boards is crucial for bringing different perspectives and domain expertise to the table. Startups should focus on solving real and crucial problems, rather than just using AI as a buzzword. AI tools like ChatGPT, Superhuman, and Otter can enhance productivity and streamline tasks. Women in AI should support one another and share their experiences to create a more inclusive and diverse industry. Tools ChatGPT SuperHumans RemixAI  Dall-E MidJourney Otter.AI Books recommendation Live 3 .0 Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence by Max Tegmark.  The Alignment Problem, Machine Learning, and Human Values by Ryan Christian. Be Board Ready by Betsy Atkins Resources ⁠⁠Sarah Benson-Konforty LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠AAIH Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pepticom Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠1010VC⁠⁠

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