Sol Rashidi

Sol Rashidi is Head of Technology for Startups, North America at Amazon Web Services. She has a track record as the first 'Chief Data & AI Officer' appointed in 2016, holds multiple patents and has received numerous accolades, including 'Top 100 Thought Leaders in AI', '50 Most Powerful Women in Tech', and 'Forbes AI Maverick & Visionary of the 21st Century'. She has been featured in major media outlets like Forbes, CNBC, and Fast Company and is known for blending technical expertise with storytelling to make complex ideas accessible. Sol has held high-ranking roles at Estee Lauder, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Sony Music, and Royal Caribbean and was instrumental in launching IBM's Watson in 2011, the world's first enterprise-grade AI application.

Sol's approach to AI and innovation is a testament to her strategic thinking and business acumen. She balances visionary thinking with practical solutions, driving innovation while keeping companies focused on their core missions. Her emphasis on impactful solutions over complexity, her ability to recognize when AI is the right tool, and her commitment to progress rather than perfection set her apart. Sol is a global keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book 'Your AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons Learned from Real-World Deployments'. She is celebrated for her passion, strategic insight, and ability to drive business results through innovative technology and strong soft skills. Please follow her via her newsletter.