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I’ve had a lot of friends ask recently: What exactly is Davos, and why is it such a big deal? Davos is a small alpine town in eastern Switzerland, tucked into the Graubünden mountains. On a normal day, it has a population of just around 11,000 people. Once a year, that quiet mountain town becomes the center of the global conversation. Each January, the World Economic Forum (WEF) hosts its Annual Meeting there, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries. Heads of state, global CEOs, scientists, technologists, investors, academics, and leaders from civil society gather to discuss the forces shaping our world: geopolitics, the global economy, climate, health, and now, very centrally, artificial intelligence. Here is something many people don’t realize: you don’t just go to Davos. Typically, you must be invited by the World Economic Forum. Others attend through very specific, curated paths: as part of an official country delegation, or through invitation-only “houses” hosted by governments, global organizations, or major companies running programming during the week. Even then, access is intentional. You are there because someone believes your work and perspective belong in the conversation. This year’s summit brings together an extraordinary group of leaders. Technology and AI leaders expected include: • Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA • Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft • Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind • Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic • Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Heads of state and global institutional leaders include: Presidents, prime ministers, and ministers from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Argentina, Indonesia, Singapore, Israel, Ukraine, and others Leaders from the United Nations, European Commission, IMF, World Bank, WHO, and WTO Cultural and creative leaders also attend, bridging technology, influence, and society. For me, this moment is deeply personal. Speaking at Davos has been on my vision board for five years. Not as a symbol of prestige, but as a milestone that represented something bigger: that the work mattered, that the ideas were ready, and that the conversations I care deeply about had a place on a global stage. I am here to speak on Agentic AI: systems that can reason, decide, and act with increasing autonomy. The implications for business, healthcare, governance, and human productivity are profound. This year, there is a real expectation that leaders move beyond theory and into responsibility: how these systems are designed, governed, and deployed in the real world. Five years ago, this was just a quiet vision I held onto. Not for recognition, but for impact. Today, standing in this moment, I am reminded that the long road, the unseen work, and the persistence matter. If there is one takeaway, it is this: keep honoring the vision before the world can see it. Rooms like this are entered long before you ever walk through the door. #susansly #davos2026

Hanging out with Black Eyed Peas cofounder, APl who is using AI to optimize agriculture in his home country of The Philippines. We had the privilege of hosting APL at Modev Agentic AI House here in Davos. We will be hosting a fireside chat with Will.I.Am on Wednesday. My takeaway from this session was a man with a vision and a huge heart using AI for good. #susansly #agenticai #womeninai #agenticaihouse #davos2026 #wef2026

What a phenomenal evening. This year’s HonorHealth Ball was an opportunity to showcase innovation, catch-up with friends, and take a spin on the dance floor. Mia Chorney, Megan Stuff, Melissa Lamson, Claudia Whitehead, and I kept Ken Honeycutt entertained with our ‘epic dance moves.’ John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP wisely was not part of the shenanigans.

What a night! Mia Chorney and I would love to acknowledge everyone who attended the screening of the M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause at The Phoenix Art Museum. Greg Barr - you are the best MC and we are grateful for how you brought both heart and humor to the evening. Melissa Lamson and John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP - thank you for your dedication to creating informative and engaging panel discussions. To our sponsors - HonorHealth , City of Phoenix , Southwest Medical Imaging, LTD , Arizona State University , BTAC Capital, and our team at The Pause Technologies Inc. - this event was a team effort and the fact that people stayed long after to continue the conversation is proof that this is important work. #susansly #miachorney #thepausetechnologies #womeninai #mfactormovie #phoenix #womenshealth #perimenopause

Wayne Liu I thoroughly enjoyed our fireside chat Modev AgenticAI House in Davos. I think we could have spent an hour on the capabilities and limitations of computer vision. What you have accomplished at Perfect Corp. is nothing short a brilliance. A big takeaway from our conversation was your ability to differentiate between 90,000 skin tones. I am looking forward to being a guest on your podcast. #susansly #womeninai #aiethics #aispeaker #davos2026 #wef2026 #wayneliu #agenticai #abrahamhouse

Happy International Women’s Day Thank you Hewlett Packard Enterprise for inviting me to share some thoughts on how AI can create more space in our lives to be with the ones we love.

Ami Bhatt, MD and I modeled Davos Puffer Coat Chic at an intimate gathering of thought leaders in women’s health. The takeaway from the conversation is that data silos, lack of funding, and the decreasing priority for women’s health remain strong headwinds for significant progress. At Davos, I feel incredibly blessed to be participating in the dialogue that will move the needle. #susansly #amibhatt #davos2026 #wef2026 #womenshealth

Packing for Davos feels like a masterclass in logistics, mindset, and faith in the process. ✔️ Winter boots on my feet ✔️ Dress shoes in a tote bag (because glamour waits until indoors) ✔️ Calendar filling up faster than my suitcase Somewhere between layering thermals and scheduling meetings, there’s a reminder: You don’t need to have it all figured out—just keep moving forward and trust the process. Sandy Carter - thank you for being my Davos spirit animal. Peter Erickson - you are NOT helpful in making packing recommendations. 😂 Mellini Davos AGENTIC AI House - girl, I've got you sister! See you in Davos. #Davos #WEF #Leadership #TrustTheProcess #GlobalConversations #PackingProblems #WomenInLeadership #WomenInAI #SusanSly #AgenticAI #Modev

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to do a closing keynote on AI and economic disruption for 1500 entrepreneurs in Phoenix. Here is a 9 second clip - AI is the first true technology to be training humans and this should not be taken lightly. #susansly #aiethics #aispeaker #womeninai

How did this happen? Last night, I had the privilege of getting a first look at the entire M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause Film. I honestly didn’t know if I would have more than a one-line sound bite. In the film, expert practitioners, patients, and women like myself highlight how vast the challenges with perimenopause and menopause are. 80 percent of women are symptomatic and lifestyle interventions, which is what we are building at The Pause Technologies Inc. are the number one way to ameliorate symptoms as not all women qualify, or can afford, HRT. Although I am in awe that I am in this film, I am beyond grateful to be appreciated and respected for my decades in health and technology. Here is a clip from my contribution to this incredible movie. #susansly #perimenopause #menopause #wommeninai #thepausetechnologies

Thank you to the Phoenix Business Journal for hosting another fantastic Mentoring Monday. It was an honor to get to serve as a mentor again this year. The topic I covered was ‘trusting your gut’ and my friends, our guts are proven to be an excellent source of truth. Greg Barr - always amazing to see you and I am excited to see you in action on Tuesday for the screening of The M Factor 2.0 at The Phoenix Art Museum. #susansly #womeninai #mentoringmonday #phoenixbusinessjournal #gregbarr

If you make my LI post in black and white then you know something incredible occurred. Mia Chorney, Ken Honeycutt - our IoT Advisor The Pause Technologies Inc., and I enjoyed cocktails and conversations on digital health, technology, and our intentions for 2026 at #CES2026 It was a fantastic time. #susansly #miachorney #kenhoneycutt #dihitalhealth #womenshealth #ces

If you are coming to Davos and want to hangout with Will-I-Am from the Black Eyed Peas, incredible AI luminaries, and the people creating the next wave of AI, then Agentic AI House by Modev is the place to be. Message me if you are going to be in Davos. This is going to be a phenomenal week. #davos #susansly #modev #womeninai #wef

Here is another sneak peek from the M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause. In this clip, I discuss how many wearables were standardized on white skin and also on men. Naturally, this creates bias in the data. Our team at The Pause Technologies Inc. is grateful to have our product in the film as an example of technology done right in women’s health. We are hosting an invitation only screening here in Phoenix with HonorHealth , Arizona State University - Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and City of Phoenix. Our full sponsor list will be posted soon. Our screening will be at The Phoenix Art Museum on February 24th. Lastly, I want to acknowledge our friends and partners at WHOOP and specifically my Davos bound colleague, Emily Capodilupo for a commitment to research, building equitable algorithms, and hosting a private screening in Boston on February 04th. Denise Pines and Tamsen Fadal - thank you for inviting me to share my insights and perspectives in the film. #mfactor #susansly #whoop #cityofphoenix #asu #honorhealth

Yann LeCun - thank you for your kindness is taking a moment to do a gratuitous selfie today at The Dome. In the AI world, Yann previously served as the Chief AI Officer at Meta. His talk today was a reflection on a grounded perspective on where AI is heading. Conversations like those happening on AI and Quantum Computing happening at The Dome are incredibly valuable as they relate to how we think about technology in the near term future. #susansly #womeninai #yannlecun #ai #davos2026 #wef2026 #iia2026 #meta

Mia Chorney and I fully understand the power of surrounding ourselves with an incredible tribe of women! Tisha N., Lisa Larkin MD FACP MSCP, Mitzi Krockover, MD, Jen Burke, MD, CAQSM, DipABLM, MSCP, NBC-HWC, Dr. Adrijana Kekic, Kathleen Coover, Elizabeth Grill, Beth Bergmann, Barbara Marusiak, Jessyca Heinen, MBA, SPHR, Lynn Gerein, Abigail Ladra, Olesya Levytska, Marybeth Flonia Sato... Thank you for bringing so much love, heart, integrity, and skill to what we are growing and building The Pause Technologies Inc. Happy International Women's Day. We've got this! Susan #thepausetechnologies

The word of the day at Davos is ‘badassery.’ Renée Cummings, Janna Salokangas, Sol Rashidi, MBA, and I took the stage for a talk titled by my friend and brother from another mother, Peter Erickson entitled ‘The Future of AI is Female.’ One takeaway from our session is that, as women who have deployed AI, speak on AI, and live AI, is that we all carve out time weekly to stay updated on true AI applications versus noise and hype. Thank you to Modev, Abraham House, and the hospitality of Davos during WEF for the opportunity to share our thoughts and insights. #susansly #jannasalokangas #solrashidi #womeninai #davis2026 #wef2026 #abrahamhouse

Women and the AI Future We Are Building This year's #CES2026 was the usual snapshot of where the industry is headed and who is shaping that future. AI dominated every conversation — from compute infrastructure and optimization to real-world ROI and the ethics of data. But even as innovation accelerates, persistent gaps in representation and design are emerging as the most consequential challenges we face. I had the privilege of hosting a high-level panel at Modev AI House on CPU optimization and the real cost of “over-architecting” AI systems alongside exceptional leaders from AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Machani Robotics. We dove into how responsible architecture unlocks true value for enterprise AI. I also delivered a short keynote on one of the most overlooked intersections in tech: data disparities in women’s health. Too many predictive models are built without representative data, leading to real-world impact that disproportionately affects women. I closed by sharing the official trailer for The M Factor 2.0 – Before The Pause, a powerful continuation of the conversation around menopause, data equity, and technology’s role in shaping health outcomes. And because visibility matters, I was honored to participate in the The Female Quotient Women Walk the Floor, celebrating women leaders who are driving innovation at CES. The CES opening keynote was delivered by Lisa Su who summed up part of the moment perfectly: “AI is the most important technology of the last 50 years… and most importantly, AI is for everyone.” Yet as she also acknowledged, “We don’t have nearly enough compute for all the things we want to do with AI.” That gap is not just technical — it’s human. If you’re interested in why women’s leadership in AI and technology matters now more than ever, and how ethical, responsible AI design is foundational to the future of innovation, read the full article here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUJyDzMD #AI #EthicalAI #WomenInTech #Leadership #DataEquity #AIInfrastructure #SusanSly #womeninai #thefemalequotient #thepausetechnologies

Ladies, As you know, I have absolutely zero issue with being raw and real on LinkedIn and other platforms. Sharing only our career highs is not only surface, it is a complete disservice to women who suffer alone. Last year, I had a breast cancer scare and this is my PSA. Thankfully, I had been using our app and noticed that certain symptoms, and my mood, had been consistently impactful to my day to day life. That was the catalyst to schedule health tests including a full body MRI. Because of this, I also got out in front of other potential health issues. At The Pause Technologies Inc. - one of our key features is symptom tracking for perimenopause and menopause. Women do not just wake up one day with illness, it is the ‘little things’ we push to the side that eventually become big things that we are forced to deal with. Mia Chorney sees patients every day who ignored, or dismissed, their symptoms until they were in a crisis. Get our app, start tracking, and prioritize your health. 15 seconds per day of tracking could save your life. Get the App or Play Store link at www.thePause.ai #susansly #thepausetechnologies #womenshealth #digitalhealth #menopause #perimenopasue

Davos was a reminder that trust is becoming the most strategic asset in AI. As AI systems move from recommendation to agency, leaders are asking a harder question: not whether AI works, but whether it deserves to act. In one of my talks at Davos, I also addressed the women’s health data gap and why we cannot rely on existing datasets to build reliable models. Data gaps are not a DEI issue. They are a safety issue. One highlight was cohosting the Unstoppable Women in Web3 and AI breakfast with Sandy Carter and Emily Capodilupo of WHOOP, where we discussed why collaboration, not competition, is essential if we want better health outcomes and better AI. WHOOP is making incredible impact in women's health and The Pause Technologies Inc., we are grateful to be working on how we can align to create meaningful recommendations to support women in perimenopause and menopause. Trust in AI will be earned through design choices, governance, and what we choose to measure. I shared my perspective of the theme of trust at Davos in my latest blog if you would like to read more. #AgenticAI #TrustInAI #Davos #AIKeynoteSpeaker #AIEthics #WomensHealth #SusanSly #AIFounder #ThePauseTechnologies #SandyCarter #EmilyCapodilupo #WHOOP #Davos2026

Sunday night at USA House in Davos 🇺🇸 Getting ready for a full week of events for The World Economic Forum. #susansly #womeninai #davos2026 #wef2026 #usahouse

We are growing 🚀 Here is an update of what is happening at The Pause Technologies Inc. #susansly #thepausetechnologies #womeninai #womenshealth

If It Is Tuesday…It Must Be Orlando 🌴 Mia Chorney and I had an early start this morning as we packed our bags for a film screening of The M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause which I am featured in and our The Pause Technologies Inc. product is also showcased. Thank you Meredith Leigh Lowe for hosting this screening. Next Tuesday, we will host a screening at The Phoenix Art Museum sponsored by HonorHealth, City of Phoenix, Southwest Medical Imaging, LTD, Arizona State University, and BTAC Capital. This event is almost sold out. Up after Phoenix is Calgary and Toronto. Excited to share this important film with millions of viewers. #susansly #miachorney #mfactorfilm #thepausetechnologies #perimenopause #womenshealth #womeninai

Mia Chorney and I had the privilege of being interviewed by BBC News today at #CES2026 while on the The Female Quotient Women Walk The Floor. I discussed AI bias for women’s health while Mia shared her passion for transforming women’s mid life care. We also shared what we are building The Pause Technologies Inc. As an aside, women are grossly underrepresented in AI although we represent a significant percentage of end users of the technology. Thank you BBC for the opportunity to talk about these critical issues. Let’s create change! Susan #susansly #miachorney #bbc #womenshealth #thepausetechnologies

Yes, Our Vision Boards Come True! For 5 years, I have had World Economic Forum's Davos Summit on my vision board. On Friday, Peter Erickson and I confirmed my attendance and I am privileged to be cohosting Agentic AI Davos with Sandy Carter, and our host Peter, sponsored by Modev If you are interested in attending, or sponsoring a talk (we have limited availability), here is a link to the event https://lnkd.in/gEZh9FbZ As a woman who is building human-centered, ethical AI to support women's midlife health journeys with The Pause Technologies Inc., this is a deep honor. As a woman who has been working in AI deployment for 8 years - it is about time! If you are going to Davos and would like to connect, please message me. If you have been before, please share any tips. Let's make 2026 the best year yet! Susan #davos #WEF #susansly #womeninAI #aiethics #digitalhealth #womenshealth #thepausetechnologies #womeninai

Mia Chorney and I sat down with Emily Capodilupo - SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data at WHOOP HQ in Boston to record an unfiltered podcast on AI, women’s health, perimenopause, menopause, and what we are building at The Pause Technologies Inc. #susansly #miachorney #emilycapodilupo #perimenopause #menopause #whoop #thepausetechnologies

This Moment Was Pure Joy Today, I went for a walk along the ocean in Hermosa Beach and encountered this lovely gentleman singing his heart out. I asked him what he was singing and he said that it was an old soldier’s song. He explained that when he was in the service, they often sang to distract themselves from the pain. Mitsuru and I had a wonderful singalong which brought me such joy. 2026 is my year of joy - using my work to bring joy to others in what we are building The Pause Technologies Inc. and choosing to create joy every single day. My hope for you is that you find something to be joyful about today too. #susansly #womeninai #ceowomen #femalefounder #thepausetechnologies

Thank you Derek Howard for bringing together this incredible group of experienced AI professionals for our panel discussion at CES. Chad Smykay , John Hampton , Niv Sundaram - thank you for the engaging conversation on optimization of AI workloads, debunking the GPU necessity myth, data center power requirements, and the changing global AI landscape. Modev , thank you for being exceptional hosts at AI House. Looking forward to the next one. #amd #hpe #susansly #ai #womeninai #ces2026 #chadsmykay #johnhampton #nivsundaram

If 2025, and a few more weeks, have been The Year of The Snake. It has been about shedding what no longer serves us and running into the Year of The Horse where our hard work and efforts make manifest. Last year, I was asked to speak on AI, AI Ethics, and Data Disparities in Women's Health in the new M Factor 2.0 - Before the Pause. As a result of that effort, I am honored to say that not only is this film to be launched at private screenings, including one we are co-hosting in Phoenix, it will be in wide release on PBS. Not only am I in the film, our company The Pause Technologies Inc. is also mentioned. We did not pay for this honor - we earned it. My friends, please know that if last year felt like an uphill battle, and you continued to take action toward building your company and your career, your results are coming. I am proof positive that dreams do become a reality. Mark your calendars. I invite you all to watch the film on March 19th. Only together can we create lasting change. Susan #susansly #womeninai #womenintech #thepausetechnologies #mfactormovie #perimenopause #menopause #womenshealth

Shelley Zalis - you, my friend, are the ultimate inspiration of a woman who says, ‘we are creating change.’ Love that I get to join you, and hundreds of others, for The Female Quotient Women Walk The Floor, at #CES2026 #thefemalequotient #womensupportingwomen #womeninai #womenintech #ces

As it is already Lunar New Year in over half of the world, I say - let's be done with the Year of the Snake! The Year of the Snake is associated with shedding old, toxic, unsupportive relationships, businesses, careers, homes...basically anything that does not serve us. The Year of the Fire Horse is associated with accelerated success IF we have shed what was necessary to our growth. I spent last year taking apart removing every aspect of my life that didn't serve our company The Pause Technologies Inc., personal and professional relationships, unsupportive behaviors, and anything that did not align for the vision I have. I encourage all of you to make a list of what you get to let go of so you can live into the beautiful, powerful human you are called to be. Wishing you all a blessed Fire Horse Year! Susan #lunarnewyear #susansly

Thank you Emily Capodilupo and the WHOOP team for hosting an incredible event with powerful, unfiltered dialogue on perimenopause and menopause as well as the screening of the new M Factor 2.0 film. It was the first time I experienced the final version and it was candidly extremely emotional to see our product featured in the film. Mia Chorney and I are excited about the future and profoundly grateful to have such incredible advocates as yourself. #susansly #whoop #womeninai #mfactorfilm #perimenopause #menopause #thepausetechnologies

Mia Chorney and I have arrived in my hometown of Toronto for the screening of the M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause where our award winning platform is featured. Thank you Jackie Porter CFP, RWM, EPC , Brooke Chambers , Kary Odiatu for hosting this powerful event. We are committed and excited to create an impactful evening. For our friends who do not know - fun fact! Mia and I are both Canadian and yes, poutine may be involved in this trip 🍟 Photos to come. #susansly #miachorney #thepausetechnologies #perimenopause #mfactorfilm

That’s a Wrap! Mia Chorney and I were excited to have our friend, Ken Honeycutt - Director of Healthcare for Samsung join us for the screening of the M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause hosted by the brilliant and beautiful Meredith Leigh Lowe in Orlando. Next up is our sold out screening in Phoenix on Tuesday, February 24th sponsored by HonorHealth , Southwest Medical Imaging, LTD , Arizona State University , City of Phoenix , BTAC Capital, and The Pause Technologies Inc. #susansly #miachorney #thepausetechnologies #mfactorfilm #womenshealth #digitalhealth

A clip from one of my talks at Davos Modev Agentic AI House One of the biggest challenges we face in building AI models for women’s health is data disparity—and more specifically, biased reference data. In this example, a generative model defaulted to an image of a young, conventionally “fit” woman with exaggerated sexualized features. This was not prompted. It was inferred. Why does this happen? Because large multimodal models like GPT-5.2 are trained on vast, internet-scale datasets where: • Women’s bodies are overrepresented through a male-gaze lens • Fitness, health, and attractiveness are routinely conflated • Youth, thinness, and large breasts are disproportionately labeled as “default” or “ideal” • Midlife women—especially perimenopausal and menopausal women—are statistically underrepresented or misrepresented The model is not “choosing” this output. It is optimizing for probability based on its reference data. And that is the fault line. If the training data encodes a narrow, sexualized archetype of what a “healthy woman” looks like, the model will reproduce it—at scale, with confidence, and without context. This matters deeply in women’s health. When AI systems visually and conceptually erase: • Women over 40 • Perimenopausal bodies • Diverse shapes, hormone states, and lived realities they reinforce the very gaps we are trying to close in medicine, research, and care delivery. As an AI ethicist, founder, and speaker, this is exactly why I continue to raise these issues—on global stages like Davos and in projects like @themfactorfilm’s Beyond The Pause, which focuses on perimenopause. AI does not just reflect society. It amplifies what it is trained on. If we want better outcomes for women, we must demand: • Better datasets • Better labeling • Better representation • And accountability in how “defaults” are defined If you are a woman, I would love to hear your reaction to this example. Please share your thoughts in the comments—and if this resonates, I would appreciate you sharing it. #AIethics #WomenInAI #WomensHealth #Perimenopause #DataBias #ResponsibleAI #Davos2026 #WEF2026 #CEOwomen #SusanSly

Emily Capodilupo dropped by the The Female Quotient Lounge here in Davos for a fun moment and of course…the fabulous Ferragamo hats. AI girls on the move here at the WEF. Emily is going to take the stage at The Dome today. #womeninai #davosdome #womeninai #susansly #wef2025 #davos2026

Peter Erickson - you have brought together a group of impactful thought leaders in Agentic AI to share the viewpoints that are shaping the world. This landmark event is going to set the tone for the year to come. I am honored to cohost and be speaking. Let’s make it a phenomenal week. #davos2026 #modev #susansly #womeninai #wef2026 #peteerickson #agenticaihouse #agenticai

As Alicia Keys sang, 'this girl is on fire,'....in my case - literally. With my husband traveling, I am in single mom mode, and getting ready to head to Davos. Peter Erickson, Sandy Carter, and I are working on the final details of this powerful event. If you are attending Davos, and would like to come to Agentic, or be a sponsor, please let us know. We have an all-star lineup of AI leaders taking the global stage. #davos #agenticai #modev #sandycarter #susansly #petererickson #ai #WEF

This has absolutely nothing to do with AI or Women’s Health although… Chocolate is definitely fabulous for mental health - IMHO 🤣 We haven’t made it to Davos yet but enjoyed this fun stop along the way. #susansly #womeninai #davos2026

About to board my flight and can’t wait to spend the week in Switzerland. #davos #wef #modev #agenticai

Mia Chorney and I are excited to be heading to Orlando for the screening of the M Factor 2.0 - Before The Pause. We will be speaking on AI, data, and perimenopause at 5 screenings including: Boston hosted by WHOOP on February 04. Orlando hosted by Meredith Leigh Lowe on February 17. Phoenix cohosted by HonorHealth , Southwest Medical Imaging, LTD, City of Phoenix ,Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing, and The Pause Technologies Inc.. Calgary - Virtual on March 03 hosted by Cory Davison Service Design and AI Strategist. Toronto on March 05th hosted by Jackie Porter CFP, RWM, EPC, Brooke Chambers, Kary Odiatu As one of the featured experts in this film, it is an honor to get to share this powerful message. We encourage you to follow our adventures on The Pause Page. #susansly #miachorney #perimenopause #mfactorfilm #womenshealth #digitalhealth #womeninai

It was fun to be in LA to support my friend Rebecca Zung who nailed her TED X talk on the Respect Paradox. A big takeaway is that respect begins when we own who we are and our experiences. It doesn’t come by prooving or performing. Our other powerhouse girlfriend, Dr Elena Eustache and the cover of this months Robb Report joined in the ‘love, hype crew’ (the name for the audience members, to celebrate Rebecca and the other incredible speakers. I love seeing my girlfriends succeed. Wishing you all an extraordinary day, Susan #susansly #womensupportingwomen #tedx #rebeccazung #elenaeustache

Kevin McCabe this is a question every husband/partner should ask. ❤️ Thank you for your support and can’t wait to see you Saturday night for the Honor Ball.

Thank you Mayo Clinic and ASU Health Care Accelerator for spotlighting our company The Pause Technologies Inc. We are grateful to be part of this powerful program. #susansly #miachorney #medtechaccelerator #thepausetechnologies #womenshealth

I was exhausted when I finally sat down to watch the Super Bowl tonight. After speaking at Davos on AI, attending a screening of The M Factor 2.0 in Boston (where I speak about AI ethics), and keynoting for Isagenix, I made homemade enchiladas for my family and curled up on the sofa, ready for what I expected to be a showdown of AI company ads. What surprised me wasn’t who “won.” It was how disappointing many of the AI ads were. So much of what we saw leaned into automation, abstraction, or novelty for novelty’s sake. In contrast, the ads that resonated most didn’t glorify AI at all, they centered real humans, real emotions, and real connection. As an AI ethicist, I found myself cheering for: Ring’s focus on finding lost pets and community through its Search Party feature, ads that treated AI as a supporting tool, not the main character, and moments where humanity, not technology, was the hero. In my opinion piece, I also unpack why some big-name AI ads felt creepy, vague, or hollow, and why “not being weird” isn’t the same as building trust. I would love to know, which AI ad(s) worked for you, and which ones missed the moment? #AIethics #SuperBowl2026AIAds #HumanCenteredAI #ResponsibleAI #TechAndHumanity #SusanSly #ThoughtLeadership

AI sovereignty is both a policy issue and a leadership issue. The UAE recently launched K2 Think, a sovereign AI model designed to retain control over data, governance, and ethical standards. It signals a broader shift: AI is now being treated as strategic infrastructure. For enterprise leaders, the implications are immediate. McKinsey reports that 88% of organizations use AI, yet only 23% have scaled it effectively. Gallup data shows leaders are adopting AI faster than their teams, widening gaps in trust, readiness, and governance. AI sovereignty forces critical questions: Who controls your data? Who governs your AI systems? Whose values shape decision-making? In my latest blog, “AI Sovereignty - From Governments to Boardrooms, I explore how the C-Suite is looking at AI Sovereignty and the necessity of shifting how enterprise looks at artificial intelligence. #AISovereignty #AILeadership #CLevel #AIEthics #ExecutiveLeadership #SusanSly #WomenInAI

WHIS (Women's Health Innovation Summit) - it has been an honor to get to speak and attend. The power of bringing together thought leaders in health, technology, and venture is unparalleled. Excited for this October.

Menopause is the only inevitable health condition every woman will face. The symptoms vary, and in our research, no two women share the same journey. At The Pause Technologies Inc. we encourage employers to treat their high performing women in perimenopause and menopause with respect and dignity. These women have sacrificed so much for their careers and it is essential to provide the education, tools, and frameworks for support. Mia Chorney, who is board certified in menopause, cardiology, and genomics, does workplace perimenopause and menopause roundtables and workshops to help employers better support their most valuable asset - their teams. To apply to have a workshop visit https://lnkd.in/gdkFVsNZ #thepausetechnologies #miachorney #womenshealth #menopause #hr #perimenopause

We are profoundly grateful to have Michael Tilton joining our advisory team. We are working toward our next phase of growth.

Women globally are standing up and saying ‘no more!’ Employers must start paying attention and providing training, support, and flexibility. Mia Chorney and I are getting numerous requests to come host employer roundtable sessions. This is an ‘all of us’ issue and not just a ‘some of us’ issue. In the US, according to the CDC, menopausal women have the highest suicide rate of all females. We are on a mission to transform how women are supported.