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Cassie Kozyrkov

Transform AI strategy into business results with Cassie Kozyrkov, Decision Intelligence pioneer and AI keynote speaker. Cassie equips organizations to identify high-value AI opportunities and implement responsible governance frameworks. Former Google Chief Decision Scientist advising NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK on practical AI implementation.

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Cassie Kozyrkov

Cassie Kozyrkov

New York City, United States

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  • Globally recognized AI thought leader, featured in Forbes, HBR, and WIRED
  • Trusted AI advisor to global leaders, including NASA, Gucci, Meta, and Spotify
  • Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist and pioneer of Decision Intelligence
Cassie Kozyrkov is the pioneering founder of Decision Intelligence and CEO of Kozyr, who transforms how organizations harness artificial intelligence to solve real business problems. Her approach blends technical rigor with practical application. As Google's first Chief Decision Scientist, Cassie led the company's AI-first transformation, personally training over 20,000 employees and influencing more than 500 initiatives. No matter how big the auditorium, Google had to use lotteries to manage the demand to participate in one of Cassie's live workshops. She now advises global organizations including NASA, Spotify, Meta, and GSK on AI strategy implementation. Cassie helps businesses navigate the complexities of AI adoption by translating technical concepts into actionable frameworks. Her methodology enables companies to identify high-value AI opportunities, implement responsible governance structures, and build data-driven decision cultures that deliver measurable results. Her work bridges the gap between technical capabilities and business outcomes. Audiences leave Cassie's presentations with practical tools for evaluating AI investments, frameworks for responsible technology implementation, and confidence to lead AI initiatives without requiring deep technical expertise. Her theater-trained delivery ensures complex concepts become accessible and memorable. Book Cassie for your next event to give your audience the rare combination of cutting-edge AI insights and immediately applicable business strategies.

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Topics, sessions and talks

The Future Is AI-First: Are You Ready To Lead?
Cassie Kozyrkov, the mastermind behind Google's AI-first transformation, urges leaders to embrace the AI revolution with vision and courage. She presents innovative strategies for integrating AI into business operations, fundamentally changing both work processes and potential outcomes. Attendees will gain a clear roadmap for becoming leaders in AI-driven innovation, empowering them to excel in a fast-evolving technological landscape.
Decision Intelligence Unleashed
Cassie Kozyrkov, a leader in Decision Intelligence, addresses the complexities of decision-making in a data-saturated world. She demonstrates how businesses can convert overwhelming data into strategic actions, bridging the gap between insights and effective decisions. Attendees will gain practical strategies for leveraging technology and fostering a data-driven culture, ultimately enhancing their organisation's decision-making capabilities and unlocking untapped business potential.
The Leader's Survival Guide For The AI Era
In her talk, Cassie Kozyrkov, the architect of Google's AI-first transformation, explores the implications of AI outpacing human problem definition. She raises critical questions about the potential loss of deeper understanding as leaders increasingly rely on AI for answers. Attendees will learn why generative AI presents unique challenges for management, how to adapt leadership strategies for the AI era, and effective decision-making frameworks to navigate the risks and opportunities presented by AI.
The Cognitive Advantage In The AI Era
Cassie Kozyrkov, who led Google's AI-first transformation, emphasises that the true competitive edge lies in human judgement, not technology. She encourages leaders to redefine their roles in an AI-driven world, equipping them with mental agility and decision-making frameworks. Attendees will learn how to effectively harness AI's potential while avoiding the pitfalls of thoughtless automation, enabling them to think faster and lead smarter.
Mind The Gap: Digital Trust Habits For The AI Era
Cassie Kozyrkov addresses the growing trust gap between AI's capabilities and our understanding. Through the lens of a historical hoax, she highlights how even the most knowledgeable can be deceived. By examining both historical and contemporary examples, Cassie emphasises the importance of recognising AI's strengths and limitations. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to enhance tech fluency, cultivate healthy scepticism, and establish digital trust habits for a confident future.

Why we recommend booking Cassie

Cassie Kozyrkov, the pioneering founder of Decision Intelligence and former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, transforms how organizations harness AI through her unique ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business frameworks. Book this influential AI strategist to give your team the rare combination of cutting-edge insights and practical tools that bridge the gap between technical capabilities and measurable business outcomes.

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Testimonials

What struck us wasn't just her undeniable prowess as a top-tier data scientist. It was her knack for distilling complex, often intimidating AI concepts into practical, digestible insights tailored for a financial audience that doesn't live in the tech weeds. Seeking a speaker who can not only navigate but also illuminate the AI labyrinth for your team, turning what feels like science fiction into a business strategy? Look no further.

Jack McCullough

Founder & President, CFO Leadership Council

Her passion for data sciences was palpable and contagious, igniting curiosity within our teams and fostering a deeper sense of enthusiasm for the potential of AI in healthcare. We are very appreciative of Cassie's contribution, which enriched our understanding and further motivated us to embrace the transformative power of AI.

Sterlena Taylor

Executive Director, Novartis US Innovation Lab

I would take a class on underwater basket weaving if it were taught by Cassie.

Engineering Director, Google

Featured Projects

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What is Cassie Kozyrkov's speaking style like?
Cassie Kozyrkov structures her sessions around decision-making frameworks, translating technical AI concepts into step-by-step tools that non-technical leaders can apply directly to business operations. Her delivery draws on theatre training to make complex material accessible, and she has developed this methodology through hands-on experience training over 20,000 Google employees.
What topics does Cassie Kozyrkov specialise in?
Cassie Kozyrkov speaks on AI-first leadership, decision intelligence, and leadership strategy for the AI era. She served as Google's first Chief Decision Scientist, where she personally trained over 20,000 employees and influenced more than 500 AI initiatives.
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