At Worth, we’ve long believed that artificial intelligence is not just a technological inflection point, it’s a leadership one. The systems being built and deployed today are reshaping how companies make decisions, how capital flows, and how individuals access opportunity. The question has moved beyond whether AI will transform our world to who is guiding that transformation, and how it’s being put into practice.
The most meaningful progress in AI isn’t defined by speed or scale alone. It’s defined by how effectively it’s applied, inside enterprises, across global markets, and within the systems that underpin everyday life. From financial access and decision intelligence to AI governance, creative tools, and scientific research, this moment demands leaders who can translate possibility into real-world impact, responsibly and at scale.
In partnership with HumanX, we’re proud to spotlight ten groundbreaking women in AI who are building the infrastructure, shaping the standards, and directing the capital that define the AI revolution.
From expanding financial access to millions globally, to enabling faster, smarter enterprise decision-making, to ensuring AI systems are trustworthy and equitable, these women represent the breadth of what AI can be when it is guided by purpose. They are setting a new standard for leadership in one of the most consequential fields of our time—and in doing so, shaping a future that is not only more intelligent, but more actionable, responsible, and human.
Shivani Siroya, Founder & CEO, Tala
Shivani Siroya is the founder and CEO of Tala, a financial infrastructure company expanding access to financial services for underserved populations globally. Tala uses AI-driven underwriting and mobile data to provide credit and financial tools to individuals historically excluded from traditional banking systems. Under her leadership, the platform has reached millions of users, enabling small business growth and financial stability at scale. Siroya’s work sits at the intersection of fintech and AI, demonstrating how intelligent systems can unlock economic opportunity. She continues to push for a more inclusive global financial ecosystem powered by data and technology.
Bianca Anghelina, Founder & CEO, Aily Labs
Bianca Anghelina is the founder and CEO of Aily Labs, an AI-native platform designed to transform enterprise decision-making. Aily Labs delivers real-time, actionable insights across organizations, enabling faster and more confident business decisions at every level. Anghelina founded the company to address the gap between data availability and effective execution within large enterprises. Her work focuses on operationalizing AI across entire organizations, from the C-suite to frontline teams. Through Aily Labs, she is redefining how companies leverage data to drive performance and agility.
Sheila Vashee, CMO, Figma
Sheila Vashee is the Chief Marketing Officer at Figma, where she leads go-to-market strategy and product support for one of the most widely adopted collaborative design platforms. She plays a key role in positioning Figma at the center of how teams build, iterate, and communicate ideas in a digital-first world. Her work bridges product, growth, and brand, ensuring that innovation translates into real user adoption and business impact. Vashee brings a data-driven approach to scaling high-growth technology companies. At Figma, she is helping shape how modern teams collaborate and create using AI-assisted design tools.
May Habib, Co-founder & CEO, Writer
May Habib is the co-founder and CEO of Writer, an enterprise AI platform that enables organizations to build and deploy AI agents across their workflows. Writer’s technology supports use cases ranging from financial analysis to clinical research, helping companies move faster and operate more efficiently. Under Habib’s leadership, the company has become a leader in applied generative AI for business. Her work focuses on making AI systems reliable, scalable, and deeply integrated into enterprise operations. She is helping define how organizations adopt AI in a practical, results-driven way.
Navrina Singh, Founder & CEO, Credo AI
Navrina Singh is the founder and CEO of Credo AI, an AI governance platform that enables organizations to deploy artificial intelligence responsibly by measuring, monitoring, and managing risk. She previously held product and business leadership roles at Microsoft and Qualcomm, shaping enterprise AI and mobile technologies. Singh is a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National AI Advisory Committee, where she advises the President and the National AI Initiative Office on AI policy and governance. She is also a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and previously served as an executive board member of Mozilla, supporting its trustworthy AI charter. Through both her company and policy work, she is helping define global standards for responsible AI adoption.
Kirsten Green, Founder and Managing Partner, Forerunner
Kirsten Green is the founder and managing partner of Forerunner, a venture capital firm focused on the intersection of consumer behavior and emerging technology. She has built a track record of identifying and backing transformative companies early, particularly those leveraging technology to reshape industries. Green’s investment strategy emphasizes deep consumer insight and long-term value creation. Through Forerunner, she plays a critical role in directing capital toward companies building the future of AI-enabled experiences. Her work influences which technologies scale and how they reach the market.
Dr. Fei-Fei Li, Co-founder, World Labs, Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute
Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a leading AI researcher and co-founder of World Labs, focused on advancing spatial intelligence. She has played a foundational role in shaping modern artificial intelligence, particularly in computer vision and human-centered AI. Li previously served as a leader at Google Cloud and has advised both the U.S. government and international organizations on AI policy and development. Her work bridges cutting-edge research with a strong emphasis on ethical, human-centered systems. Through her academic, commercial, and advisory roles, she continues to shape both the technical and societal direction of AI.
Wendy Gonzalez, CEO, Sama
Wendy Gonzalez is the CEO of Sama, a company providing high-quality training data for AI systems. Sama’s work is foundational to the development of accurate and reliable machine learning models, particularly in areas where bias and data quality are critical concerns. Under Gonzalez’s leadership, the company has advanced ethical data practices and scalable AI infrastructure. She is focused on improving the integrity of AI systems by addressing bias at the data level. Her work plays a crucial role in shaping how AI performs in real-world applications.
Daniela Rus, Computer Science & AI Laboratory Director, MIT
Daniela Rus is the Director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), where she leads research in robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems. Her work focuses on developing AI that can interact with and navigate the physical world. Rus has served on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and the Defense Innovation Board, contributing to national strategy on AI and emerging technologies. She is a leading voice in advancing both the science and real-world application of intelligent systems. Through her research and advisory work, she is shaping the future of AI-driven automation.
Demi Guo, Co-founder & CEO, Pika
Demi Guo is the co-founder and CEO of Pika, a generative AI platform focused on video creation. Pika enables users to produce high-quality video content using AI, dramatically lowering the barrier to creative production. Under her leadership, the company has quickly become a standout in the emerging category of generative media. Guo’s work centers on expanding access to creative tools through intuitive, AI-powered interfaces. She is helping redefine how content is created in the age of generative AI.
Most of these groundbreaking women will be on stage at the HumanX conference in San Francisco April 6-9.
