Women Empower Wednesdays

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

January 10, 2024 Bri Logue Season 3 Episode 90
From Arts to AI: Kirsten Lum's Journey to Tech Entrepreneurship
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Women Empower Wednesdays
From Arts to AI: Kirsten Lum's Journey to Tech Entrepreneurship
Jan 10, 2024 Season 3 Episode 90
Bri Logue

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

Want to be on the podcast?

Send me an email at: podcast@ivory.media

Show Notes

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

Want to be on the podcast?

Send me an email at: podcast@ivory.media