Poppy Crum

What was the last phone number you memorized? Decades ago, this skill was second nature, yet today, we outsource it entirely to our devices—a shift that has physically altered our brains. As technology automates more of our cognitive processes, our brains adapt and fundamentally change how we think and process information. Dr. Poppy Crum’s groundbreaking research sits at this critical intersection, with a particular emphasis on the next frontier to reshape our neural pathways: AI. Poppy’s work reveals how the AI transformation is not just technological—it’s deeply human, redefining how we live, work, and connect.

In her eye-opening presentations, Poppy unpacks AI’s profound influence on our brains, using compelling industry examples to illustrate how this technology will drive change. As AI becomes a standard tool across sectors, organizations must learn to navigate and adapt to this new reality. Poppy explains how to efficiently leverage human-AI collaboration, identify gaps in skillsets, and ensure employees maintain critical thinking and decision-making abilities. This proactive approach positions industries to harness AI’s transformative potential while preserving the human touch in innovation and problem-solving. She is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau.

Dr. Poppy Crum is a visionary leader and innovator at the forefront of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human-computer interaction. As the Chief Scientist at Dolby Laboratories for over a decade, she pioneered technologies that leveraged human physiology to enhance digital experiences. Later, as CTO of Trimble, Inc., she developed groundbreaking solutions connecting the physical and digital worlds. Now Poppy is the founder of Goby Technologies, a consultancy for product and platform innovation with clients like Google and Universal Music Group, and she also serves as Managing Director at the venture fund Giant Step Capital, investing in space and deep tech innovations with the potential to transform entire industries. She has transitioned from leading breakthrough innovation inside major companies to investing in and advising the next generation of organizations defining the future.

She holds numerous patents, chairs global technology standards committees, and has collaborated with organizations such as DARPA and the Consumer Technology Association. A recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the 2021 Hedy Lamarr Award for Innovation in Entertainment and Technology and the 2018 Lumiere Technology Leadership Award, she has been recognized as one of Billboard magazine’s 100 most influential female executives in the music industry. Her TED Talk on empathetic technology has garnered over one million views, and she is a sought-after speaker at events like SXSW. Through her unparalleled industry expertise, Poppy continues to guide some of the world’s most innovative organizations in aligning cutting-edge technology with human potential.

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