The Ai Chicks

Navigating the AI Gold Rush with Delilah Panio (In Partnership with TechCon)

Delilah Panio is the VP of US Capital Formation at the Toronto Stock Exchange and a leading expert in global capital markets. In this special episode of The AI Chicks, hosted in media partnership with TechCon, Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn sit down with Delilah to unpack the realities behind today’s AI gold rush — what truly gets investors excited versus what’s simply hype. Together, they explore the massive shift from VC-fueled AI application bets to the growing race toward infrastructure, compute, and enterprise-scale AI investments. Delilah shares insider insight into what investors are looking for in today’s market, how government and defense funding are influencing the future of AI, and the evolving expectations founders must navigate to build sustainable companies in a rapidly changing landscape. The conversation also dives into fundraising strategies, the unique challenges and opportunities facing women founders in AI, and why representation at the decision-making table matters more than ever as the next era of technology is being built. This episode is presented in partnership with TechCon — a leading technology and innovation conference bringing together founders, investors, executives, and industry leaders shaping the future of AI, emerging technology, and global business. Through this collaboration, The AI Chicks continues its mission of making high-level AI conversations more accessible, inclusive, and actionable for the next generation of innovators. 00:00 Working at Toronto Stock Exchange 03:57 Investor trends in AI markets 08:39 AI infrastructure and sustainability 12:03 Predicting future demand for AI 15:36 Advice for raising capital 18:32 Challenges for founders 21:46 Funding trends 24:00 Investing in women-led AI companies 26:06 Changing women's conversation topics 29:55 Exploring capital options for founders #AI #TechCon #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #AIFounders #TheAIChicks #WomenInTech #FutureOfAI #CapitalMarkets #AIInvesting #StartupFunding #TechPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Rise of Digital Labor with Jesse Anglen

In this episode of The AI Chicks, Lana and Aisha chat with Jesse Anglen, CEO of Rapid Innovation, to break down the rise of AI agents, digital labor, and what businesses are getting wrong about artificial intelligence. From AI coworkers and autonomous workflows to the evolution of software development, Jesse explains the real difference between chatbots, automations, and true AI agents — and why this shift could completely reshape productivity, hiring, and modern business operations. Whether you’re a founder, creative, operator, or simply trying to understand where AI is heading next, this conversation offers a practical and eye-opening look at the future of work. #AI #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalLabor #TheAIChicks #AIWorkforce #BusinessAI #ClaudeAI #Automation #TechPodcast 00:00 Translating ideas for developers 07:57 Introducing Claude Cowork AI Tool 10:58 Understanding AI misinterpretations 17:06 Different levels of software agents 26:35 Automating the naming process 32:28 Using AI in the workplace 38:16 Junior developers embrace AI coding 42:21 AI leveling the playing field 44:20 Using AI to streamline service calls 51:42 Human oversight in AI discussions 59:14 The future of meaningful work 01:00:23 Personalized learning and meaningful careers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Reinvention of Humanity w/ Nikki Barua

Meet Nikki Barua, the CEO and co-founder of Flip Work, renowned for her trailblazing leadership in digital transformation and driving innovation at the intersection of technology and humanity. In this powerful episode of The AI Chicks, Nikki shares her inspiring journey of continual reinvention, from immigrating to America to leading corporate giants through tech evolution, to now building companies that help others thrive in the AI era. We dive into the concept of "agentic human reinvention," exploring how humans can harness AI as a collaborator instead of a competitor, and what it looks like to amplify our uniquely human strengths in an age of exponential change. Nikki unpacks the fears and realities of AI-driven job disruption, the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning, and why diversity and participation are crucial in shaping ethical, bias-aware AI. With wisdom and optimism, she encourages listeners to lean into their innate talents, take action, and continuously adapt—making this episode a masterclass in future-proofing your career and purpose in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Building AI for Families with Ricardo Vice Santos

What if AI could help you create meaningful, personalized stories for your kids—while also shaping how they learn, grow, and see the world? In this episode of The AI Chicks, Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn sit down with Ricardo Vice Santos, founder of Dream Stories, an AI-powered platform transforming family storytelling through personalized content. With a background at Spotify and now a parent himself, Ricardo shares how AI can empower families to create custom stories, strengthen connection, and introduce values-driven learning in a digital-first world. We explore the rise of AI for families, including personalized storytelling for kids, parental control in AI tools, and how generative AI is changing education, creativity, and childhood development. Ricardo also breaks down the challenges of building responsible AI products for children—balancing innovation, safety, and ethical design. If you’re a parent, creator, or simply curious about how AI is shaping the next generation, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the future of AI in parenting, education, and family life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Using AI to Scale Smarter with Jennifer Gressman of Site Impact

In this episode, the AI Chicks sit down with Jennifer Gressman, CEO of Site Impact—our very own “Data Queen”—to break down how AI is completely reshaping the future of marketing. From her journey out of traditional marketing into the data-driven era, Jennifer shares how hyper-personalization, clean data, and rapid creative testing are giving even small teams the power to compete with industry giants. Lana and Aisha get into with Jennifer what’s actually working right now, why bad data can quietly destroy your entire strategy, and how AI is transforming marketing from guesswork to precision. If you want to stand out, scale smarter, and leverage AI the right way—this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]