Speakers

Lauren Hawker Zafer

Lauren Hawker Zafer

Chief Operating Officer

Squirro AG

Senior executive with 15+ years of experience leading cross-functional, international teams on-site and remotely across Product, Marketing, and Operations for global B2B SaaS, AI and EdTech companies.

Proven track record of scaling Enterprise AI & GenAI platforms, driving full-cycle Go-to-Market (GTM)

strategies, managing global P&Ls, and delivering double- and triple-digit growth across EMEA, NORAM, and APAC.

Recognized for transforming underperforming functions and teams into high-impact business drivers, rebuilding global marketing infrastructure and strategies, executing AI-driven digital transformation, and leading award-winning brand and learning initiatives.

Lauren is a distinguished voice in the global AI discourse and the host of the award-winning podcast "Redefining AI," which has been recognized as a top global platform for AI literacy and ethical exploration. Her leadership and creative impact have earned her prestigious accolades, including the 2025 Silver Stevie Award for Most Innovative Business Podcast by Women, the 2024 New York Digital Award, and a Stellar Leadership Award for her excellence at Squirro. Additionally, her work has been ranked among the Top 100 Artificial Intelligence Podcasts globally, cementing her status as a catalyst for human-centered technology and accessible AI education.