Leading with Purpose: Driving Ethical AI in HR – The Vision of retrain.ai’s COO

From a young age, I’ve always been captivated by emerging technologies and their potential to drive positive change in society. At 24, I channeled this curiosity into founding a tech company that connected contingent workers with job opportunities. After selling the company three years later, I realized how technology could be harnessed to solve complex challenges.

My academic journey—including a law degree from The Hebrew University, an MBA, and a Master’s in Risk Management from NYU Stern—further deepened my understanding of the intersection between technology and societal impact, particularly in navigating ethical and operational challenges in AI.

From Tech Entrepreneur to HR Visionary

A pivotal moment in my career came when I worked on global AI policies and collaborated with a diverse group of experts. It reaffirmed my belief in the importance of responsible technology and strengthened my resolve to guide AI development in ways that benefit society.

In my role as Chief Operating Officer at retrain.ai, I oversee several key areas, including Customer Success and Product Design. I’m committed to fostering a culture where innovation is balanced with responsibility.

One of the initiatives I’m most proud of is integrating ethical guardrails into every stage of our product development—from design to deployment. This ensures we proactively address potential biases and improve explainability.

Key Moments and Ethical Responsibilities

I believe in a collaborative leadership style rooted in active listening. I’ve seen firsthand that the best decisions come from diverse perspectives and creating an environment where every voice is heard.

This leadership approach has fostered a culture of:

• Innovation

• High team morale

• Improved collaboration

• Aligned company goals

Leading retrain.ai: A Vision for Ethical AI in HR

At retrain.ai, we sit at the intersection of AI, HR, and Ethics. What sets us apart isn’t just our cutting-edge technology, but our unwavering commitment to creating responsible solutions that enhance hiring, retention, and talent development.

In an industry often focused on speed, we prioritize:

• Fairness

• Transparency

• Accountability

This ethical commitment has earned us the trust of our clients and a strong reputation in the HR tech space.

Leadership Style: Collaboration, Feedback, and Innovation

Our core values:

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Accountability

We bring these values to life through:

• A feedback-rich environment

• Transparent decision-making

• Regular ethics evaluations

This ensures alignment with both internal and client expectations, helping us consistently deliver with impact.

Standing Out in the Competitive HR Tech Market

A trend we’re excited about is skills intelligence—using data to understand workforce capabilities deeply.

As demand for specialized skills grows, companies need smarter ways to match talent to roles. At retrain.ai, we’re helping them:

• Hire faster

• Develop talent smarter

• Operate more efficiently

…all while ensuring fairness and transparency.

Core Values in Action: Integrity, Innovation, and Accountability

We take a proactive approach to product development, continually refining our tools using:

• User feedback

• In-house R&D

• Advanced AI and data science practices

This ensures we anticipate future challenges and remain future-ready.

Emerging Trends and Challenges: Ethical AI at Scale

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is balancing technological advancement with ethical considerations. To meet this, I built a multi-disciplinary team of experts in:

• Ethics

• Law

• Technology

This team guides us in maintaining a responsible AI development path.

Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion

At retrain.ai:

• Nearly 50% of our workforce is female

• Many women hold technical roles

• We run mentorship and recruitment programs focused on diverse talent pipelines

Personally, I mentor young people from underserved communities to help foster an inclusive industry.

A Vision for the Future

Short term: Expand our ethical AI solutions to help companies build transparent, effective talent strategies.

Long term: Set the industry standard for responsible AI in HR, guiding companies toward more equitable and ethical practices.

A Philosophy for Leading Change

“Think big, push boundaries, drive real change. Strive for excellence, and don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.”

This philosophy keeps me driven and focused on collaboration, bold thinking, and shared success.

Signature Quotes

• “Think big, push boundaries, drive change.”

• “Active listening fuels the best decisions.”

• “Innovation is about fairness and impact.”

• “Success is about elevating goals, not just meeting them.”

• “Responsible AI requires integrity and collaboration.”

• “Fairness and accountability set us apart.”