May Habib’s path to becoming one of the most influential women in AI didn’t start with technology—it started with language. Born to Lebanese-Canadian parents, she grew up as a family interpreter, acutely aware of the barriers language can create. “Language as a barrier has just been very front and centered,” she has said, a realization that fueled her passion for breaking down those walls.
Originally planning to pursue a PhD at Oxford, she followed a different path, going from Harvard to finance to the world of artificial intelligence. That pivot led her to co-found Writer.com, an enterprise AI company built to generate text and transform how businesses work.
Unlike generic large language models, Writer.com prioritizes customization, security, and accuracy. Its Palmyra models don’t scrape the open web—they are built around a company’s knowledge, ensuring brand voice consistency and regulatory compliance. One of the few female founders in AI, May is proving that AI isn’t just about automation—it’s about empowering people with better tools.
