CoinDesk Reveals First-Ever Top 50 Women in Web3 and AI List
CoinDesk has released its inaugural Top Women in Web3 & AI list, highlighting influential female leaders in the integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence. The selection process involved over 300 nominations, reviewed by a panel of judges including prominent figures from various sectors.
- The list emphasizes diverse expertise beyond technical innovation, considering product development, business strategy, and regulatory compliance.
- Key honorees include Daniela Amodei of Anthropic, who has led developments in responsible AI with a $61.5 billion valuation for her firm.
- Anima Anandkumar from Caltech transformed scientific computing with her "Neural Operators," accelerating climate simulations significantly.
- Teana Baker-Taylor's Venice.ai has grown rapidly to 930,000 users, focusing on privacy-first AI applications.
- Regina Barzilay from MIT made strides in early cancer detection using AI, co-authoring impactful research with significant citations.
- Betsabe Botaitis of Hedera champions blockchain for economic equality, bridging traditional finance and Web3 innovation.
- Eowyn Chen scaled Trust Wallet to 200 million users, integrating AI-powered security features.
- Samara Cohen at BlackRock leads the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, underscoring institutional interest in Bitcoin.
- Emilie Choi has driven Coinbase’s public growth and positive EBITDA through strategic leadership.
- Kathryn Haun advocates for balanced crypto regulation while backing innovative projects through her venture fund.
This initiative showcases the critical roles women play in shaping the future of Web3 and AI technologies.