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Cassie Kozyrkov is an AI luminary on a mission to democratise AI and empower people to unlock the transformative power of machine learning. Renowned as the founder of the field of Decision Intelligence, Cassie cemented her name in the history books as the first Chief Decision Scientist for Google, leading their pioneering transition to an AI-first company. Cassie is not just a captivating speaker; she is a visionary leader who is catalysing the future of artificial intelligence.
Honoured as a Few-Glasson Distinguished Alumna by Duke University, Cassie is a highly educated individual whose studies began at Nelson Mandela University aged just 15. Since then, she has upskilled herself with a PhD in Mathematical Statistics from North Carolina State University and a PhD in Neuroeconomics from Duke University. Cassie’s early career began working in the Center for Cognitive & Social Neuroscience as a PM at the University of Chicago, before she joined the Google empire as a Statistician. During her time as a Statistician for Google, Cassie was responsible for training over 20,000 people on how to make decisions using data.
Cassie is also renowned for her work as the Technical Director of AI and Data for Google, and for being the youngest member of the Office of the CTO. Throughout her work at Google, Cassie combined data and behavioural science to influence over 500 Google initiatives. Today, Cassie sits on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a role in which she educates people on the impact of AI on global policies and financial markets. She has also shared her expertise as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard Business School, along with being the #1 Writer on AI on Medium for seven years and five consecutive years as a LinkedIn Top Voice.
Boasting an incredible following of almost 700k on LinkedIn and 178K on Medium, Cassie is a trusted authority for C-Suite executives and leaders. She has imparted her wisdom to companies such as GSK, HSBC, NASA, Home Depot, Lenovo, Gucci and Vodafone, along with delivering keynotes at conferences for the World Economic Forum, Web Summit, SXSW and the United Nations. Motivating organisations to rethink their AI strategies whilst staying ahead of industry disruptions, Cassie has had over 200 articles published, including in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and WIRED, and has starred on the front cover of Forbes AI.
Taking to the stage with her theatre-trained charisma in 40 countries across all seven continents, Cassie Kozyrkov is the perfect AI keynote speaker. With technical knowledge and executive experience, Cassie is hired to share her expertise on everything from understanding the principles of an AI-first organisation and embracing technological advancements, to the AI trust gap, strategic approaches to AI integration and the unique value of human judgement in the AI era. If you are searching for a distinguished AI leader to share their expertise at your next conference or event, don’t hesitate to hire Cassie Kozyrkov.
Cassie Kozyrkov is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Recently, Cassie Kozykrov spoke to the CFO Leadership Council with a captivating discussion on Generative AI, engaging over 200 finance chiefs. Right now, there’s no denying that this topic is at the epicenter of challenges and opportunities CFOs and their teams face, and Cassie’s delivery was eye-opening. What struck us wasn’t just her undeniable prowess as a top-tier data scientist. It was her knack for distilling complex, often intimidating AI concepts into practical, digestible insights tailored for a financial audience that doesn’t live in the tech weeds. Her eloquence in demystifying AI and framing it as a game-changer for competitive edge was a revelation. Seeking a speaker who can not only navigate but also illuminate the AI labyrinth for your team, turning what feels like science fiction into a business strategy? Look no further. Cassie is your person. Her session isn’t just a presentation; it’s a lightbulb moment waiting to happen.”
“Loved the presentation today at Franklin Templeton and so grateful to have you here. All our folks were inspired. I had about 100 more questions! Sincere thanks for being here.“
“It was truly a remarkable experience having Cassie Kozyrkov as a speaker at our AI Day of Learning for East Hanover associates at Novartis US. Cassie’s insightful discussion, Decision Intelligence: Better Decisions at Scale, left us inspired and invigorated about the endless possibilities ahead. Her passion for data sciences was palpable and contagious, igniting curiosity within our teams and fostering a deeper sense of enthusiasm for the potential of AI in healthcare. We are very appreciative of Cassie’s contribution, which enriched our understanding and further motivated us to embrace the transformative power of AI. Thank you, Cassie, for your impactful presence and helping to illuminate our AI journey as a force for good as we reimagine medicine for our customers and the patients we serve.”
“We were thrilled to have Cassie Kozyrkov as our keynote speaker at the Applied AI Nordics conference. Her ability to blend humor, charm, and deep insights into the world of AI not only captivated the audience but also sparked meaningful conversations about our collective future during the breaks. Her talk was definitely the highlight of the conference based on audience feedback.”
“Cassie was very professional and great to work with on all details of her presentation. I appreciated how promptly we heard responses and feedback on travel and presentation details and she truly is an expert in all things AI! Loved her personality and kindness. She’s great to work with!”
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