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Writer and journalist. Former Managing Director at Accenture, focused primarily on AI, digital twins, social media, and entertainment. Has written for the Forum on industry change, the creator economy, and diversity and representation. Led business and product marketing teams in search, content, and AI at Microsoft 2007-2017; a senior leader at startups in Europe and the US 2000-2007. BA from Oxford University, MA from University College London; based in Seattle.
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