In this episode, Harriet and Annie-Mei have a chat over wine and ice-cream sundaes from a hotel room in Sydney before heading to a Gracie Abrams concert. They explore Harriet's journey as the founder of Mileva Security Labs, an AI security company that addresses security risks to AI systems. Harriet shares insights into the challenges of starting and running a business, especially as a young woman in a male-dominated field. The discussion delves into issues of bias, gender, and ageism in the professional world, and the importance of resilience and adaptability. The conversation also touches on public speaking, the benefits of networking, and the need for social interactions. With anecdotes from their careers and personal lives, Harriet and Annie-Mei paint a vivid picture of the entrepreneurial landscape and the personal growth that comes with it.

Show links:

Mileva Security Labs: https://milev.ai

Harriet's AI Security podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BJiuvMBqVKKBW2XyID6Bz

00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:53 Excitement for Gracie Abrams Concert
01:19 Harriet's Company: Mileva Security Labs
03:26 Challenges of Being a Female Founder
07:10 Ageism and Bias in Professional Settings
10:43 The Reality of Running a Startup
14:02 Balancing Work and Personal Life
19:25 Frustrations with Traditional Work Culture
20:05 The Potential of AI in the Workforce
20:21 Struggles with Nine-to-Five Jobs
21:54 Public Sector Work Dynamics
23:53 Starting a Company in AI Security
25:41 Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
27:28 Building Confidence and Making Friends
31:46 The Importance of Networking
34:18 The Need for Face-to-Face Interaction
35:59 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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