Cassie Kozyrkov

Cassie Kozyrkov is a distinguished leader in artificial intelligence, specifically renowned for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and becoming the first Chief Decision Scientist for Google, where she spearheaded the transformation of Google into an AI-first company. Having also been the Technical Director of AI and Data for Google, Cassie is now a leading AI luminary who is on a mission to democratise AI and guide business leaders on harnessing the transformative power of machine learning. Thanks to her deep technical knowledge and legendary influence, Cassie is now an extremely sought-after keynote speaker who has already been sought to influence audiences on all seven continents in over 40 countries.

Beginning with undergraduate studies at Nelson Mandela University, aged 15, Cassie has several degrees, including a PhD in Neuroeconomics from Duke University and a PhD in Mathematical Statistics from North Carolina State University. Her studies have informed her in areas such as psychology, neuroscience and mathematical statistics with a focus on machine learning. In 2008, Cassie worked as the PM at the Center for Cognitive & Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago, where she coordinated lab research projects. This education has not only formed the basis of Cassie’s incredible career but has also allowed her to make complex concepts accessible to all, including at esteemed conferences for the likes of the World Economic Forum and the United Nations. Cassie’s impact on Google’s culture is quoted to be “legendary”, a distinguished tenure that began as a Statistician advising 200+ teams at Google on their analytics processes and training over 20,000 people in data-driven decision making. Cassie is also renowned for being the youngest ever member of the Office of the CTO, working as the Chief Data Scientist, guiding people on how to harness machine learning.

Cementing her authority as a thought leader, Cassie has been featured on the front cover of Forbes AI and has had over 200 articles published in the likes of WIRED, Fast Company and the Harvard Business Review.

Cassie’s almost 10-year tenure at Google culminated as the Chief Decision Scientist, making history as the first thought leader to serve this new role. Combining data science with behavioural science, Cassie had a substantial impact on over 500 Google initiatives and has since advised top C-Suite leaders at Vodafone, Gucci, Lenovo, Home Depot, NASA, HSBC and GSK. Having also been recognised as the Few-Glasson Distinguished Alumna by Duke University, Cassie inspires broad leadership in an era of technological change, such as in her work as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard Business School. Cassie has also been recognised as the #1 Writer in AI on Medium for 7 consecutive years and has also secured status as a LinkedIn Top Voice for 5 consecutive years.

With a following of over 1 million on social media, including almost 700k on LinkedIn and 178k on Medium, Cassie Kozyrkov is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in artificial intelligence and decision intelligence, having already spoken at Web Summit and SXSW. Cassie is the epitome of theatre-trained charisma, technical knowledge and executive experience, making her your perfect AI keynote speaker. A catalyst for responsible AI adoption, Cassie motivates organisations to rethink their AI strategies whilst staying ahead of industry disruptions. Currently serving on the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Cassie focuses on the impact of AI on financial markets and global policy, adding yet another industry of expertise to her already impressive roster. Google’s former Chief Decision Scientist isn’t just a captivating speaker; she is a catalyst for the future of AI. When you engage with Cassie, you’re connecting with the visionary leader who led Google’s AI-first transformation.