SCIENTIST.
ADVISOR. INVESTOR.
Lead on tech social impact and ethical AI development, Laura is the founder and Managing Partner of Accel Impact Organizations, including Accel AI Institute, Latinx in AI (LXAI), and Research Colab. Her academic background is in Biology, Physical Science, and Human Development. She relocated to the San Francisco Bay area to work at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute before jump-starting her career in software engineering at Intuit revamping their Quickbooks online platform. She is a director with Women Who Code, advisor for Udacity’s AI and Data nano degree, and an affiliate with the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law.
She chairs and serves on Program Committees for research workshops at AI and ML conferences including NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, and ACM FAccT. Recent research areas include reducing bias data representations in machine learning models, the effects of artificial intelligence development for developing countries, and paralleling biological and synthetic neural networks seen in mycology, entomology, and computational science.
She has led sessions on social impact, tech diversity, and ethical AI development for Creative Mornings, Katapult Future Fest, Silicon Valley Future Forum, Tech Inclusion Conference, Thrival Summit, Global Hive Summit, and keynoted the “Future of Work” for the Data and Society Conference at UC Berkeley. Laura has given guest lectures and technical workshops at Google, Santa Clara University Law, Stanford University Computational Social Science, and GTC Deep Learning School. Recently she spoke at TEDx Santa Barbara and has been featured in WITtalks and CIIS podcasts, Xconomy, Verizon News, and Forbes Leadership.
Scientist and engineer turned serial entrepreneur and startup advisor. I appreciate the experimental process of startups, software engineering, data exploration, and optimizing neural networks. Recent work includes reducing bias in data representations in machine learning models.
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I invest in Artificial Intelligence and Deeptech companies creating a positive impact.
Angel investments are handled through invitation only.
For seed investments through the Accel Impact Ventures, Emerging Markets Fund, see www.accelimpact.vc
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My advisory services are meticulously designed to guide and empower entrepreneurs and innovators in the AI and Deeptech spheres. This approach is rooted in a deep understanding of these dynamic sectors, combined with a commitment to fostering sustainable, ethical, and impactful technological advancements.
My advisory services are offered to clients with whom I have developed a business relationship and/or those with whom I have invested.
To request advisory, submit an email through my contact page.
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My scientific research services involve conducting systematic investigations, experiments, and analyses to expand knowledge, explore new frontiers, and address scientific questions.
I offer these services in partnership with research organizations, academic institutions, and my own specialized scientific consulting firm, Irrefragable Solutions - www.irrefragable.solutions
You can read my published research publications on Research Gate or Google Scholar.
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Available for speaking opportunities on investing in AI, AI for Business, Ethical AI development, AI in Latin America, and my applied AI research.
You can see my public speaking profile on SpeakerHub.
For speaking requests, send an email through my contact page to request my one-sheet with price listings for presentations, workshops, panels, and roundtable sessions.
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Laura is an amazing speaker. Her presentation on AI and ethics truly made me think about how biases can affect the way AI is being developed. She was extremely professional and thought-provoking.
-Conner Clyde, Director, Sales Analytics, Comcast Corp, Inc.
“Laura is an incredibly sharp speaker and thought leader in the AI realm. Laura’s workshops on Demystifying Artificial Intelligence were not only well structured but were very insightful. She knows how to break down complex concepts. What I particularly enjoyed, was the research she conducted behind every event and the detail she gave on making sure every participant walked away with a solid understanding of the topic discussed. Would highly recommend Laura as a speaker.”
“I saw Laura, time and time again, step up as a leader on the teams she joined, push the technical boundaries of those she worked with, and dive into difficult and complex engineering challenges with vigor and curiosity. On top of this, I was impressed with Laura’s ability to connect and empathize with her colleagues and clients. She not only cared about the integrity of her work but also the growth and value those who worked with her on it gained from the experience. I would love to work with Laura and recommend her full-heartedly to others who are seeking out a passionate, smart, and caring engineer.”
“I have known Laura for over a year now. I view her as a teammate, friend, colleague, leader, and most importantly, family. From the moment I met her, I knew she was special. Her unique skill set of passion, courage, empathy, and leadership qualities make her a fantastic collaborator.
Simply put, Laura is a natural leader who makes those better around her. ”
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