From a young age, I’ve always been captivated by emerging technologies and their potential to drive positive change in society. At 24, I channelled this curiosity into founding a tech company that connected contingent workers with job opportunities. After selling the company three years later, I realized how technology could be harnessed to solve complex challenges. My academic journey, including a law degree from The Hebrew University, an MBA, and a Masters in Risk Management from NYU Stern, further deepened my understanding of the intersection between technology and its societal impact, particularly in navigating ethical and operational challenges in AI.
A pivotal moment in my career came when I worked on global AI policies and collaborated with a diverse group of experts. It reaffirmed my belief in the importance of responsible technology and strengthened my resolve to guide AI development in ways that benefit society.
From Tech Entrepreneur to HR Visionary
In my role as Chief Operating Officer at retrain.ai, I oversee several key areas, including Customer Success and Product Design. I’m committed to fostering a culture where innovation is balanced with responsibility. One of the initiatives I’m most proud of is integrating ethical guardrails into every stage of our product development process—from design to deployment. This ensures we proactively address potential biases and improve explain ability.
I’ve also introduced cross-functional teams early in the product cycle to bring together diverse perspectives, ensuring that our AI solutions are not only effective but also fair and transparent. This approach has strengthened our alignment with client goals and deepened our commitment to creating technology that drives meaningful, positive change in HR.
Key Moments and Ethical Responsibilities
I believe in a collaborative leadership style rooted in active listening. I’ve seen first-hand that the best decisions come from considering diverse perspectives and creating an environment where every voice is heard. This approach has helped foster a culture of innovation, boosted team morale, and aligned our objectives with the company’s broader goals. The result has been increased creativity, improved collaboration, and higher team performance.
Leading Retrain.ai: A Vision for Ethical Innovation
At retrain.ai, we sit at the intersection of AI, HR, and Ethics, setting us apart in the competitive HR tech market. It’s not just our cutting-edge technology that differentiates us, but our unwavering commitment to creating responsible solutions that enhance hiring, retention, and talent development. In an industry often focused on speed, we prioritize fairness and accountability, empowering HR leaders to make informed, bias-conscious decisions. This ethical commitment has earned us the trust of our clients and solidified our role as a trusted partner in the evolving HR tech space.
Leadership Style: Collaboration, Feedback, and Innovation
Integrity, innovation, and accountability are the core values that drive us. We ensure these principles are reflected in our day-to-day operations by creating a feedback-rich environment and upholding transparency in decision-making. Regular ethics evaluations guide our projects and partnerships, ensuring we stay aligned with our values. This approach builds trust within our teams and with our clients, ensuring we consistently deliver on our promises while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Standing Out in the Competitive HR Tech Market
One exciting trend in HR tech is the rise of skills intelligence—using data to gain a deeper understanding of workforce capabilities. With the growing demand for specialized skills, companies are looking for smarter ways to match talent to roles. At retrain.ai, we’re positioning ourselves as leaders by developing AI solutions that provide valuable insights into workforce skills and future needs. This data-driven approach helps companies hire faster, develop talent smarter, and operate more efficiently, all while maintaining fairness and transparency in the process.
Core Values: Integrity, Innovation, and Accountability
We’re proactive about product development, constantly refining our offerings by integrating user feedback and investing in research and development. By staying ahead of the curve in AI and data science, we ensure our solutions meet current needs and anticipate future challenges. This forward-thinking approach enables us to deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference for our clients.
Emerging Trends in HR Technology: Skills Intelligence
One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced has been balancing the rapid pace of technological advancements with the ethical considerations of AI. To navigate this, I built a team of experts in ethics, law, and technology to guide our decisions and ensure we remain aligned with our commitment to responsible AI development. This multi-disciplinary approach has been crucial in addressing the complex challenges of developing AI that is both innovative and ethical.
Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion at retrain.ai, with nearly 50% of our workforce being female, many of whom hold technical roles. Our diversity-focused recruitment and mentorship programs, along with my personal mentoring of young people from underserved communities, help cultivate an inclusive industry and workforce. These efforts are essential to fostering an inclusive culture and expanding the pipeline of diverse talent in the HR tech space.
A Vision for the Future
In the short term, retrain.ai is focused on expanding our impact in HR by offering ethical AI solutions that help companies build transparent and effective talent strategies. In the long term, we aim to set the standard for responsible AI in HR, creating benchmarks that will guide the industry toward more ethical and effective practices. Personally, I hope to continue contributing to these goals while advocating for innovation and implementing appropriate risk management for AI-driven HR practices.
A Philosophy for Leading Change
The philosophy that guides my work and leadership is: “Think big, push boundaries, drive real change. Strive for excellence, and don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.” This mind-set inspires me to lead with ambition while remaining collaborative. I encourage my team to challenge the status quo and contribute meaningfully to our collective success. Together, we elevate our goals and celebrate every achievement along the way, knowing that success is a shared journey.
Quotes:
“Think big, push boundaries, drive change.”
“Active listening fuels the best decisions.”
“Innovation is about fairness and impact.”
“Success is about elevating goals, not just meeting them.”
“Responsible AI requires integrity and collaboration.”
“Fairness and accountability set us apart.”