Creativity, AI, and Leading with Values | Jessica Olsen

About this episode

Jessica Olsen discusses the importance of creativity, values, and curiosity in AI innovation and leadership.

Most people think AI innovation is all about the technology. But in this conversation, Jessica Olsen shares why creativity, values, and curiosity may actually be the biggest differentiators in the future of AI. Jessica is a technology, data privacy, and AI compliance professional whose work sits at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and leadership. This episode is for professionals, leaders, creatives, technologists, and anyone trying to better understand how AI is reshaping work and business. In this discussion, Jessica and Shonna discuss: • Jessica’s unconventional path into tech and AI compliance • Why transferable skills matter more than people think • The role creativity plays in meaningful AI innovation • How organizations can avoid building “generic” AI solutions • Why curiosity and adaptability matter more than perfection Jessica shares a grounded perspective on AI, creativity, leadership, and what actually helps people stand out in a rapidly changing environment.

People in this episode

Guest: Jessica Olsen

Topics covered

• AI innovation
• creativity
• leadership
• data privacy
• technology ethics

Keywords

• AI
• creativity
• leadership
• data privacy
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nebraska Tech Collaborative

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