Playground Global

💫 Announced today at the HLTH Inc. healthcare innovation conference in Las Vegas, NVIDIA for Startups and Microsoft for Startups are teaming up to accelerate innovation by healthcare and life sciences AI companies, including Artificial, Inc. 🔬 We are proud to be one of the startups selected for this exceptional program! https://lnkd.in/giruHK-p

Our TEDx Palo Alto event is only a week away! I'm excited to talk about how we're turning seemingly lofty human-robot interaction design ideas into concrete robot design decisions at Robust.AI. When we design and deploy robots thoughtfully, they can address real human needs, respect our social norms, and make us superhuman. Robots can be both autonomous *and* collaborative. The last time I attempted to deliver this talk, I was hit by laryngitis on the day of our final rehearsals. This time, I'm determined to stay healthy. I'm looking forward to joining this great lineup of speakers, including: - Sophia Velastegui, Fortune 100 executive, former Microsoft Chief AI officer, and National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Advisor - Saman Farid, founder and CEO of Formic, as well as Baidu Venture Partner - Jonathan Berent, founder and CEO of Nextsense and subject matter expert in biosensing and sleep research - William (Bill) Welser IV, founder, CEO, and CTO of Lotic.ai, Inc. and former Director at RAND Corporation - and our host, Ben Russo, founder of TurboCulture, who is a fellow University of California, Santa Cruz banana slug! Interested in checking out our live performance on October 13 at the The Guild Theater? https://lnkd.in/gRFT5Quz

🌟 Reflecting on an incredible Tuesday at NACD Summit 2024 where directors from Northern California showcased their expertise and leadership in various insightful sessions! 🌟 🔹 Maggie Wilderotter shared invaluable insights on "Strategy & Decision Making for Sustained Success" on the Mainstage. 🔹 Evelyn Dilsaver illuminated "Blindspots in the Boardroom," shedding light on crucial governance challenges. 🔹 Anne Sheehan tackled the critical topic of "Climate Disclosures," highlighting the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility. 🔹 Laurie Yoler discussed "Navigating the Gen AI Era," exploring the transformative impact of AI on business strategies. 🔹 Tarang Amin led a discussion on "Catalysts of Change: Strategic Impact of AI and Inclusive Leadership" on the Mainstage, emphasizing forward-thinking approaches and the importance of a diverse board. 🔹 Kim Box raised the bar on "Human Capital Oversight," setting new standards for boardroom excellence. 🔹 Barbara Adachi, NACD.DC, Steven Aldrich, and Kaye Foster presented "5 Inclusive Strategies to Achieve Board Excellence," promoting diversity and innovation in governance. 🔹 Evelyn Dilsaver returned for a "Long Conversation: Private Company Board Oversight," delving deep into effective governance practices. 🔹 Janine Guillot and Chitra Nayak explored "Sustainability and the Invisibility Cloak," unveiling strategies to integrate sustainability seamlessly into corporate governance. Kudos to these Northern California directors for their impactful contributions at #NACDSummit, driving meaningful conversations and setting the bar high for boardroom excellence! We couldn't be more proud to be part of this community of directors.