CoinDesk Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI

CoinDesk’s inaugural Top Women in Web3 & AI list highlights 40 influential women shaping the intersection of these technologies. The selection process involved a rigorous multi-stage approach, beginning with over 300 nominations from diverse geographic regions. A panel of five judges, including experts from investment management, Google, and the crypto industry, evaluated the candidates based on innovation, relevance, and influence, considering diverse skill sets beyond technical expertise.

The list showcases exceptional women across various roles and contributions. Daniela Amodei, co-founder of Anthropic, champions responsible AI development, focusing on safety and securing significant partnerships. Anima Anandkumar’s “Neural Operators” framework revolutionizes scientific computing, accelerating climate simulations. Teana Baker-Taylor leads Venice.ai, a privacy-first AI platform with over 930,000 users. Regina Barzilay’s AI research significantly impacts cancer detection and antibiotic discovery.

Betsabe Botaitis, Hedera’s CFO, bridges traditional finance and Web3, advocating for economic equality. Stéphanie Cabossioras, Société Générale’s Secretary General, influences institutional digital asset adoption. Eowyn Chen transformed Trust Wallet into a leading self-custody platform, integrating AI-powered security. Gracy Chen’s leadership propelled Bitget to become a major crypto exchange.

Samara Cohen’s role at BlackRock highlights institutional investment in Bitcoin. Emilie Choi’s operational leadership at Coinbase demonstrates the maturation of the crypto market. Delphine Forma’s expertise in crypto compliance bridges regulators and innovators. Pascale Fung’s work in AI ethics and multilingual voice assistants sets a standard for responsible technology.

Timnit Gebru, founder of DAIR, is a prominent voice in AI ethics and diversity. Demi Guo leads Pika Labs, a generative video AI startup. Karen Hao’s journalism critically examines AI’s societal impact. Kathryn Haun, founder of Haun Ventures, advocates for balanced crypto regulation. Yang Hongxia’s “Model-over-Models” paradigm democratizes AI development.

Wang Hsiao-Wei’s leadership at the Ethereum Foundation drives innovation. Lila Ibrahim’s operational leadership at Google DeepMind emphasizes responsible AI. Abigail Johnson’s leadership at Fidelity exemplifies traditional finance’s embrace of crypto. Jenny Johnson’s vision at Franklin Templeton involves tokenized finance. Rana el Kaliouby’s work in Emotion AI promotes human-centric AI.

Yasmina Kazitani promotes Web3 gaming in Africa. Anna Kazlauskas co-founded Vana, a decentralized AI data platform. Fei-Fei Li’s contributions to computer vision earned her the title “godmother of AI”. Lily Liu’s leadership at the Solana Foundation supports network growth. Caitlin Long founded Custodia Bank, advocating for crypto-friendly banking regulations.

Cynthia Lo Bessette leads Fidelity’s digital asset management. Murati Mira’s leadership at OpenAI and Thinking Machines showcases AI innovation. Margaret Mitchell’s work at Hugging Face focuses on open-source AI ethics. Safiya Noble’s research on algorithmic bias highlights crucial social issues. Maja Pantic’s work at NatWest Group integrates AI into banking.

Heloisa Passos de Sousa’s Trexx platform leverages gaming assets. Hester Peirce’s influence at the SEC shapes crypto regulation. Johnna Powell’s work at DTCC integrates blockchain into financial infrastructure. Gabriela Ramos’s role at UNESCO promotes ethical AI globally. Verena Ross’s leadership at ESMA shapes European crypto regulation.

Daniela Rus co-founded Liquid AI and leads CSAIL. Camila Russo’s work at The Defiant covers DeFi. Rebecca Simmonds’ leadership at the Walrus Foundation promotes decentralized cloud computing. Arianna Simpson’s investments at a16z shape the crypto landscape. Ophelia Snyder co-founded 21Shares, a prolific ETP creator.

Elizabeth Stark co-founded Lightning Labs, furthering Bitcoin’s infrastructure. Lisa Su’s leadership at AMD positions the company as a key player in AI hardware. Nkiru Uwaje’s MANSA utilizes stablecoins for financial inclusion. Fernanda Viégas’s work at Google DeepMind focuses on human-AI interaction. Meredith Whittaker’s activism promotes ethical AI and data privacy. Cathie Wood’s investments in crypto reflect early adoption and ongoing support. He Yi’s leadership at Binance shows the growth of the exchange. Shivon Zilis’s work at Neuralink explores brain-computer interfaces.