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Join our HerAIStory Event to hear from Nichola Selway, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer at Pyper Vision, who shares insights from her deeply technical background in research and engineering. She champions the strategic fusion of scientific rigor with entrepreneurial agility, demonstrating the value of a cross-disciplinary approach to AI leadership.
Nichola’s story offers insights into the discussions that highlight the successful translation of deep R&D expertise into strategic commercial leadership. She will share what her journey has taught her about applying the methodical approach of materials science and the rapid iteration of software development to the challenges of AI innovation and scale.
By sharing her unique experience, Nichola is helping The AI Assembly™ community empower themselves with lessons on how to apply technical discipline and scientific clarity to their own career growth. Her contribution will inform how professionals can embrace controlled innovation and push boundaries, driving positive outcomes in deep tech development.
Biography
Nichola Selway, Ph.D., is the Chief Science Officer (CSO) at Pyper Vision. Her contribution offers insights drawn from a deeply technical background as a Chemical Engineer, R&D Scientist, and Software Developer. Holding a Ph.D. with a research focus on materials science and polymer physics, her experience spans directing complex research projects and developing end-to-end software solutions. This unique blend of expertise is critical to her work, where she helps leverage AI and machine learning for world-first solutions like the company's hyper-local FogCasting Tool.
Nichola’s professional experience offers a powerful perspective to the panel, demonstrating how to merge scientific rigor with entrepreneurial agility. She empowers our community by providing insights on the strategies she used to enable a successful transition from the lab bench to the C-suite, highlighting the value of technical creativity and research methodology in leading AI development.
Her discussion will educate professionals on how to apply technical discipline to solve real-world problems. Nichola's commitment to translating advanced research into meaningful commercial innovation directly supports The AI Assembly's mission to inform and foster impactful leaders.