Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI

CoinDesk’s inaugural “Top Women in Web3 & AI” list, developed in partnership with Proof of Talk and XVentures, recognizes 39 exceptional women shaping the intersection of these transformative technologies. The selection process, designed for unbiased representation, involved a multi-stage approach. Over 300 nominations were received, meticulously reviewed by CoinDesk’s editorial board and a panel of five diverse judges. The final list highlights individuals demonstrating innovation, relevance, and influence across various fields, emphasizing that expertise extends beyond technical skills. The list celebrates contributions in product development, business strategy, regulatory compliance, and ethical frameworks, recognizing the multifaceted nature of technological advancement.

Several prominent figures are included. Daniela Amodei, co-founder and president of Anthropic, champions responsible AI development. Anima Anandkumar’s “Neural Operators” framework revolutionizes scientific computing. Teana Baker-Taylor leads Venice.ai, a privacy-first AI platform. Regina Barzilay’s AI research has significantly impacted cancer detection and antibiotic discovery. Betsabe Botaitis bridges traditional finance and Web3 at Hedera, focusing on economic equality. Stéphanie Cabossioras, a former French regulator, is influential in institutional digital assets. Eowyn Chen leads Trust Wallet, a leading self-custody platform integrating AI-powered security. Gracy Chen’s leadership has propelled Bitget’s growth to become a major crypto exchange. Samara Cohen’s role at BlackRock highlights the institutional investment in Bitcoin. Emilie Choi’s operational leadership has driven Coinbase’s growth. Delphine Forma’s expertise bridges traditional finance and crypto compliance. Pascale Fung pioneers ethical AI in Asia. Timnit Gebru advocates for AI ethics and diversity. Demi Guo’s Pika Labs is making waves in generative video technology. Karen Hao’s investigative journalism scrutinizes AI’s societal impacts. Kathryn Haun’s venture fund focuses on crypto innovation. Yang Hongxia champions decentralized AI at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Wang Hsiao-Wei leads Ethereum’s development. Lila Ibrahim’s operational leadership at Google DeepMind emphasizes responsible AI development. Abigail Johnson spearheads Fidelity’s expansion into digital assets. Jenny Johnson leads Franklin Templeton’s blockchain integration. Rana el Kaliouby’s work focuses on Emotion AI. Yasmina Kazitani promotes web3 gaming in Africa. Anna Kazlauskas co-founded Vana, a decentralized AI platform. Fei-Fei Li’s work in computer vision has fundamentally shaped the field. Lily Liu leads the Solana Foundation. Caitlin Long champions responsible crypto banking. Cynthia Lo Bessette manages Fidelity’s digital asset strategies. Murati Mira founded Thinking Machines Lab, focusing on creating more understandable AI systems. Margaret Mitchell is Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face. Safiya Noble’s research exposes algorithmic bias. Maja Pantic leads AI research at NatWest. Heloisa Passos de Sousa founded Trexx, a gaming loyalty platform. Hester Peirce shapes SEC crypto regulation. Johnna Powell leads DTCC’s digital asset initiatives. Gabriela Ramos coordinates UNESCO’s AI ethics recommendations. Verena Ross chairs ESMA, shaping EU crypto regulation. Daniela Rus leads MIT’s CSAIL and co-founded Liquid AI. Camila Russo’s work chronicles DeFi’s rise. Rebecca Simmonds leads the Walrus Foundation. Arianna Simpson invests in crypto at a16z. Ophelia Snyder co-founded 21Shares. Elizabeth Stark co-founded Lightning Labs. Lisa Su’s leadership transformed AMD. Nkiru Uwaje co-founded MANSA, expanding financial access in Africa. Fernanda Viégas’s research focuses on Human-AI interaction. Meredith Whittaker leads Signal and co-founded AI Now. Cathie Wood’s investment firm actively invests in crypto. He Yi co-founded Binance. Shivon Zilis leads operations at Neuralink. This list offers a snapshot of the exceptional women driving innovation and ethical considerations in the evolving landscapes of Web3 and AI.