In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, we dive into the critical issue of digital harassment against women with Melissa Hutchins, CEO of Certifi AI. Melissa shares her personal experience with cyberstalking and how it inspired her to develop AI-driven solutions to combat online abuse. She discusses Certifi AI's innovative approach to detecting manipulated images and videos, including insights into the challenges of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of resilience and having a personal connection to the problem being solved. The conversation also touches on the future of work, with Melissa highlighting the need for ethical AI practices and diverse perspectives in technology development.

Chapters:

00:00 Personal Motivation

01:51 Career Journey

06:17 Early Experiences & Family

10:34 Certifi AI Overview

18:22 Entrepreneurship Lessons

23:40 Mentors & Influencers

27:22 Ethical AI

Originally recorded on June 4th, 2024, this episode marks an exciting milestone in Melissa’s journey with Certifi AI. Since then, she has successfully launched the alpha version of Certifi AI for select users, forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders, and is actively in the process of fundraising.

Connect with Melissa Hutchins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hutchins Website: https://www.certifiai.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy

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Email: shift@simplyaugmented.ai