The Former Chief Decision Scientist & Chief Data Scientist for Google, CEO of Kozyr, Innovation Advisory Council Member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York & AI Luminary
Cassie Kozyrkov’s Biography:
Cassie Kozyrkov is one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence and decision science. Best known for her transformative work at Google, she spent nearly a decade shaping the company’s global AI strategy and culture. As Chief Decision Scientist at Google, she founded the field of Decision Intelligence, a discipline that bridges data science and behavioural science to help organisations make smarter, evidence-based choices.
Before that, Cassie served as Chief Data Scientist in Google’s Office of the CTO, where she worked with business leaders to democratise AI and guide them through the adoption of machine learning. Earlier in her career, she was the company’s Technical Director of AI and Data, becoming the youngest ever member of the Office of the CTO and co-authoring the Google Technical Director Training Programme. As a statistician for Google, she advised more than 200 teams and trained over 20,000 people in data-driven decision-making, contributing to projects across Search, YouTube, Maps and machine intelligence.
Cassie’s academic roots are equally impressive. She holds a PhD in Mathematical Statistics from North Carolina State University and in Neuroeconomics from Duke University, and was previously a PM at the University of Chicago’s Center for Cognitive & Social Neuroscience. She has lectured in statistics at North Carolina State University and served as a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School.
Today, Cassie is the CEO of Kozyr, an advisory firm helping organisations future-proof their decision-making, and a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Innovation Advisory Council. Recognised as the #1 writer in AI on Medium for seven years and a LinkedIn Top Voice for five, her insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur and Harvard Business Review — with Forbes even placing her on the front cover of its AI issue.
Why Hire Cassie Kozyrkov?
Cassie Kozyrkov is one of the world’s most sought-after keynote speakers on artificial intelligence, leadership, and innovation. She has delivered speeches on all seven continents across 40 countries, including for the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, Web Summit, and SXSW. With more than a million followers online, nearly 700,000 on LinkedIn and 178,000 on Medium, Cassie combines global expertise with theatre-trained charisma to make complex AI ideas engaging and practical.
Her keynotes, including The Future is AI-First – Are You Ready to Lead? and AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Steal Your Excuses, challenge audiences to rethink how they approach technology. Cassie helps businesses understand the principles of being AI-first, uncover why many AI initiatives fail, and see how embracing change can unlock opportunity. More than a speaker, she is a catalyst for progress, inspiring leaders and teams to adopt AI confidently and stay ahead of industry disruption.
Cassie Kozyrkov’s Career Highlights:
Cassie Kozyrkov is a global authority in artificial intelligence and decision intelligence. Her career spans academia, technology, and leadership, with milestones that have shaped how the world understands and adopts AI:
- 2025 – Starred on the PepsiCo & TIME podcast series Future Back Drinking, sharing insights on AI leadership and innovation.
- 2024 – Inducted into Duke University’s Graduate School Few-Glasson Honour Society for outstanding contributions to science and leadership.
- 2023 – Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kozyr, her own company dedicated to advancing responsible AI adoption.
- 2023 – Joined the Innovation Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, guiding strategy on technology and data innovation.
- 2018 – Became Chief Decision Scientist at Google, leading global initiatives to help organisations make smarter, data-driven decisions.
- 2017 – Served as Chief Data Scientist in Google’s Office of the CTO, bridging technical expertise with business strategy.
- 2017 – Appointed Technical Director of AI & Data at Google, influencing the company’s AI-first direction.
- 2014 – Worked as a Statistician at Google, shaping the foundation of Google’s data science and decision intelligence efforts.
- 2013 – Lectured in Statistics at North Carolina State University, recognised for making complex statistical concepts accessible.
- 2010 – PhD in Neuroeconomics at Duke University, integrating psychology, neuroscience, and economics to understand human decision-making.
Videos
Cassie Kozyrkov’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
“We were thrilled to have Cassie Kozyrkov as our keynote speaker at the Applied AI Nordics conference. Her ability to blend humour, charm, and deep insights into the world of AI not only captivated the audience but also sparked meaningful conversations about our collective future during the breaks. Her talk was definitely the highlight of the conference based on audience feedback.” – Dan, CEO & Founder, Todai
“Cassie was very professional and great to work with on all details of her presentation. I appreciated how promptly we heard responses and feedback on travel and presentation details, and she truly is an expert in all things AI! Loved her personality and kindness. She’s great to work with!” – Tiffany, Senior Event Marketing Manager, Accelerate24
“Cassie is a superstar, the delegates really love her, and by making them happy, it’s a great feeling. Thanks, and I hope our paths cross again.” – Saranda, Editorial Director, Hyperight
“Thank you for the excellent presentation, especially loved the way you presented a data-heavy topic in a simple way.” – Nanak, Product & Analytics Manager, RateGain
“Thank you for the excellent topic last week at the Ideas Converge Summit. I wish I had it recorded to distribute to my
teams. I look forward to seeing how AI is increasingly integrated into all areas of the Hospitality Industry and always
asking ‘why’.” – Ryan, Hospitality Technology Evangelist & Sales Engineer, Shiji Group
“We have been raving about Cassie internally as well since yesterday. It’s nothing surprising since I have been following and admiring her for a long time, but I thought that she was terrific. She is very polished, a good thinker, smooth in making her points and giving her feedback, and very insightful in her thoughts. Her brilliance was very much reflected. And for the team, you guys have also been fabulous to work with. I have worked with many AI and tech thought leaders (~10+). Some conversations went nowhere since the support staff was not collaborative and communicative. But you guys (Bridget, Karin, et al.) made this such a great experience. This was by a long distance the best interaction I have had. So, a big thank you for making it super easy, and I can’t wait for the next chance to work with you and Cassie.” – Shobbit, Product Line Marketing Manager, Broadcom
Speaking Topics
Cassie Kozyrkov’s Official Keynote Topics:
- How to Upgrade Your Decision-Making… Instantly
- Winning in AI – Embrace Change & Leapfrog the Competition
- The Cognitive Advantage – Why Great Leaders Will Thrive in the AI Era
- Ethics & AI Bias – How One-Track Thinking Could Derail Our Future
- Decision Intelligence Unleashed – Optimise Decisions at Scale
- The Future is AI-First – Are You Ready to Lead?
- AI Won’t Steal Your Job, But It Will Steal Your Excuses
- Why Businesses Fail at AI Adoption: From Buzzwords to Business Strategy
- Mind the Gap – Digital Trust Habits for the AI Era
How Much Does Cassie Kozyrkov Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Cassie Kozyrkov?
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