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Innovation Without Borders: From Tashkent to AI Labs
Under the Hood with Female Founders in AI
Apr 23, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
at Havana Room

The Under the Hood series by Women Applying AI spotlights female startup founders building AI-driven products and solutions — uncovering both the human story and the technical journey behind their ventures. This series:​

  • Offers a transparent view into how AI-powered businesses are actually built.​
  • Showcases innovative, new AI-native solution.​ 
  • Creates a meaningful connection between founders and the community through Q&A.​

In this session, we'll meet three founders: Erika Bartucca, Co-founder of Via AI Beth McKeon, Founder and CEO of Rally AI Bobbi Wegner, Founder and CEO of Groops This session will be moderated by Pam Boiros, co-founder of Women Applying AI, a Boston-based nonprofit community designed to empower women to apply artificial intelligence in their work and lives. Through skill-building workshops, mentorship programs, and inclusive collaboration, WAAI helps women across industries gain confidence, deepen knowledge, and connect with a powerful peer network. The organization’s mission is to enable women to lead with AI—across industries, roles, and the real world.

Speakers

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Beth McKeon
CEO
Rally Social
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Erika Bartucca
Co-Founder, GTM and Operations
Via AI
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Pam Boiros
Co-founder
Women Applying AI