Rakia
Finley
CEO at [email protected]
"Scaling With Soul: Rethinking Growth, Systems, and Leadership in the Age of AI"
"Scaling With Soul: Rethinking Growth, Systems, and Leadership in the Age of AI"
Tue May 20 - 4:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Scaling With Soul: Rethinking Growth, Systems, and Leadership in the Age of AI"
"Scaling With Soul: Rethinking Growth, Systems, and Leadership in the Age of AI"
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Session: Scaling With Soul: Rethinking Growth, Systems, and Leadership in the Age of AI
In this energizing and thoughtful session, Rakia Finley—AI strategist, tech founder, and one of North America’s first Black women to lead a private AI product firm—challenges the traditional playbook of hypergrowth and hustle. With two decades of experience scaling digital products, advising Fortune 500s, and building ethical AI systems, Rakia will share a people-centered framework for scaling with purpose.This talk is for leaders asking: How do we grow well—not just fast?
Drawing from her work across venture studios, international equity initiatives, and cultural systems design, Rakia will explore how to scale companies without sacrificing wellness, inclusion, or soul.
In a world racing toward automation, Rakia reminds us that leadership is not just about scale—it’s about intentional impact.
Key Takeaways
- How to design scalable, people-centered systems that grow with your business
- A modern leadership framework grounded in intention, not burnout
- Why ethical AI is not optional—and how to embed it into every layer of decision-making
- How inclusive innovation drives better business outcomes (and what most companies miss)
- The power of grace as a growth strategy—especially in fast-moving, tech-powered environments
Bio
Rakia Finley is a tech founder, AI strategist, and one of the first Black women in North America to lead a private AI product firm. She is the CEO of Copper & Vine Studio and the Co-Founder of SökerData, an AI healthcare platform reshaping access to inclusive, global data. Over her 20+ year career, Rakia has advised Fortune 500 companies, venture-backed startups, and government leaders on scaling systems rooted in values, equity, and innovation. She is known for her sharp insight, deep integrity, and transformative leadership in tech, design, and global inclusion.