1. Tell us about your role at VC Innovations – what do you actually do, and what’s the best part of it?
I’m a Senior Conference Producer, and I lead on content and strategy for the Future Identity Portfolio. This includes everything from digital identity, to fraud and financial crime, cybersecurity, and identity & access management. I’m also the author behind the Digital Identity Digest monthly newsletter!
The best part for me is the continuous learning I get to do when researching content. I have always loved research, from doing a science degree, to roles in various industries, I just love getting stuck in to so many different topics and meeting interesting people!
2. What’s one unexpected skill (or completely random talent) you have that helps you at work?
My creativity! It helps to create catchy titles for panels and interesting content. It also helps when coming up with ideas to set us apart from other events.
3. Explain ‘What VC Innovations does?’ – in 15 words or less.
Creating community. Driving innovation.
4. If you could swap jobs with anyone in the company for a day, who would it be and why?
I had to think for a long time on this, as I genuinely couldn’t imagine doing another job or enjoying it as much as I do my own. But, if I had to swap, I would probably choose Anna Kochanova from the marketing team so I can make use of her amazing design skills and marketing brain!
5. Would you describe yourself as an AI expert, dabbler, or Sceptic?
I’m definitely a dabbler, but am using different AI use cases more and more now.
6. AI + Me: How do you use AI in your role?
I like to use AI notetakers in research calls so I can fully immerse myself in the discussion, and I often convert large pieces of text into audio with AI so I can listen to it like an audiobook.
7. Biggest win, biggest lesson, or funniest career fail – what’s something that’s shaped how you work today?
My biggest lesson has been to never take your foot of the gas pedal in the conference industry. You need to constantly be on top of the latest developments so you can create meaningful content and connect with industry professionals.
