In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Natalie Benamou talks with Alana Karen, former Google leader and author of The Adventures of Women in Tech: Navigating the Hard Tech Era, to talk about what she calls the messy middle of AI.
We are in a season where the technology is advancing quickly, but the human side of change is still catching up. Teams are being asked to use new tools. Companies are changing expectations. Leaders are making decisions in real time. And many people are trying to figure out what this all means for their work, their visibility, and their future.
Key Insights
The field for learning AI has no age limit. It only requires curiosity. By remaining hands-on and aligning with the positive potential of AI, women leaders can navigate the messy middle and emerge as the architects of the future.
A Message of Gratitude
Thank you to Holly Corbett and Consciously Unbiased, where Natalie Benamou met Alana Karen on a panel about leading in the era of AI.
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About Alana Karen
Alana Karen is an award-winning tech leader, author, and speaker with over 25 years in the industry, including two decades at Google. Led the development and scaling of teams and products that impacted billions of users globally. Her best-selling book has received awards, and a second edition, Navigating the Hard Tech Era, launched in 2025.
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About Natalie Benamou
Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite® and Board President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit improving women’s health outcomes by bridging the care communication gap. Natalie is a speaker and bestselling author. Learn more about Natalie Benamou Speaking here.
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