Women, AI, and the Future of Work: Closing the Adoption Gap in Leadership with Emily Skeen and Kate Telge

Episode notes

In this episode, we’re joined by Maiven Collective co-founders Emily Skeen and Kate Telge, who are on a mission to bridge the 20–25% gender gap in AI adoption. They discuss their holistic approach—combining AI literacy, business development, and nervous system support—to help women overcome adoption barriers like trust and security concerns while building the future of tech. The conversation dives into Maiven’s "Founder Foundations Challenge," a six-week cohort that helps entrepreneurs validate ideas using AI automations, financial modeling, and custom AI accountability coaches. Emily and Kate also share practical advice on prompt quality ("crap in, crap out") and the importance of experimenting across different tools to ensure accuracy and security in a corporate setting. Looking ahead, Maiven Collective aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem for women founders from ideation to exit, challenging traditional "growth-at-all-costs" models. They encourage listeners to lean into experimentation and visit maivencollective.com to learn more about their upcoming cohorts and the AI Ethics Social Club.