Cassie Kozyrkov

Cassie Kozyrkov, a trailblazer in the field of Decision Intelligence, is celebrated for her role as CEO at Data Scientific and as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist. At Google, she not only founded the field of Decision Intelligence but also profoundly influenced the company's AI strategy and decision-making processes. Over her nearly decade-long tenure at Google, Cassie was instrumental in training over 20,000 Googlers in data-driven decision-making and AI, while also providing guidance on over 500 projects.

Her impressive academic journey began in South Africa, where she started her undergraduate studies in statistics at Nelson Mandela University at the age of 15. Cassie then moved to the United States, completing a degree in economics at the University of Chicago and furthering her education with graduate degrees in mathematical statistics, psychology, and cognitive neuroscience from Duke University and NCSU.

Apart from her academic and professional accomplishments, Cassie is a renowned keynote speaker and a prominent figure in the data leadership community. Known for her engaging and insightful approach, she has reached millions of readers through her writings on AI, statistics, and decision-making. Her influence is reflected in her recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice for three years and as the #1 Artificial Intelligence writer on Medium for five years.

Cassie's pioneering work in Decision Intelligence and her commitment to democratizing AI and safe, reliable data practices have solidified her status as a leading voice in the realm of AI and data science.