About this episode

Maha Achour discusses her journey in AI and the importance of empowering the future workforce, especially girls, through education and self-confidence.

Welcome back to the Women in Tech podcast, where we celebrate inspiring women from around the globe who are leading the way in technology and innovation. In this episode, Espree Devora sits down with Maha Achour, co-founder and CEO of Kodamai, a UK-based AI company focused on integrating trust and governance into artificial intelligence. From her early fascination with mathematics growing up in North Africa without access to modern technology, to breaking barriers in physics at MIT, and now pioneering enterprise AI solutions, Maha Achour shares her remarkable journey. She discusses the importance of self-confidence, the power of asking the right questions, and why math and AI are essential skills for the next generation—especially girls. Listeners will hear about her experiences as a serial entrepreneur, the philosophy that guides her leadership, and practical advice for fostering innovation and resilience in both work and parenting. Get ready for an insightful conversation about the future of AI, education, and the future of the workforce.

People in this episode

Host: Espree Devora

Guest: Maha Achour

Topics covered

• AI
• women in technology
• entrepreneurship
• education
• workforce development
• self-confidence

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• trust in AI
• women leaders
• innovation
• math skills
• serial entrepreneur
• leadership philosophy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kodamai, MIT

Places: North Africa, UK

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