JUNI 21 2024 at SAP DATA SPACE in Berlin
WIRED FOR CHANGE: HOW TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CAN DRIVE EACH OTHER FORWARD
Esra Karakaya in conversation with Dr. Su-Zeong Fröhlich, Teddy Kim, Ouassima Laabich and Habiba Sarhan
Imagine a world where technology doesn't just serve capital-oriented innovations – but serves justice. And imagine also, social justice movements that harness the power of technology, not just by divulging their messages on Social Media, but by benefitting from innovations that substantially drive equitable change and serve the greater good. Join us for this talk on a summer evening at SAP’s Data Space in Berlin-Mitte!
Your Host: Esra Karakaya | KARAKAYA TALKS
Dr. Su-Zeong Fröhlich: Transitioning from nearly a decade as a physician working shifts in hospitals, she ventured into the promising world of blockchain in 2017, establishing herself as a Web3 visionary over the years. As the founder of VISIBLR, a Crypto Art project aimed at making BIPoC faces and voices visible, she actively shapes discussions about diversity and participation in the blockchain world through art, striving for a fairer future with this technology.
Teddy Kim is currently a Partner at Heartfelt_, Europe’s first cheque fund, investing in the most ambitious pre-seed startups across Europe and in European founders abroad, specializing in supporting initial motions from 0 to 1. He is also Head of Venture Development and Investor at APX, the precursor to Heartfelt_ and the joint venture of Axel Springer and Porsche. Previously, Teddy was part of the EU Strategic Finance team at Wayfair, focusing on profitability and growth. His career began at BlackRock, where he joined Mustard Seed Impact (now Mustard Seed + Partners), one of the UK's first early-stage VCs dedicated to impact and where Teddy spent over 5 years helping build the organization, learning how to become a 'better' investor, searching for and partnering with 'lock-step' impact ventures at the early stages. Teddy also has diverse experiencescoordinating community partnerships for an urban agriculture start-up in LA, leading a team of 200 student volunteers at a nationally recognized medical center, teaching secondary school in Ghana and pursuing his passion for the violin, which led him to the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Mozarteum and Smetana Hall.
Ouassima Laabich initiated and leads the innovative "Muslim Futures"(www.muslimfutures.de) project at Superrr Lab, blending critical futurology, arts, digitalization, and imagination to shape equitable futures. As a PhD candidate in Political Science at FU Berlin and a fellow at Yale University, her academic journey is marked by a deep engagement with empowerment strategies, disruptive practices, and critical Muslim Studies. Ouassima's global perspective is enriched by her Masters in Public Policy (Hertie School) and Middle Eastern Politics, along with guest lectures in Kuala Lumpur, Cape Town, and Nijmegen. Known for her energizing discussions and critical interventions, she excels as a speaker and moderator, creating spaces for reflection and disruption in cross sectoral settings. Ouassima is dedicated to envisioning and advocating for just and transformative futures.
Habiba Sarhan is passionate about technology, with a special emphasis on Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI). Currently a PhD Candidate at the TUM School of Computation, Information, and Technology, her research is centered around the ethical and inclusive implications of AI. She investigates the harms of image captions, particularly highlighting the risks of erasing marginalized ethnic social groups. This focus reflects her commitment to ensuring that AI systems prioritize both inclusion and diversity. This role solidifies her standing as an advocate for ethical tech, using it as a platform to champion for inclusion, and in turn, creating a ripple effect that encourages diverse perspectives in AI and its applications.On another significant front of her research under the Political Data Science Chair, Habiba delves deep into 'coordinated non-authentic user behavior in COVID-19 communication in social networks.' She investigates the transnational ties and networks of conspiracy theorists and proponents of right-wing extremist ideologies amid the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
This event is free of Charge.
This event will be in English.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
This event is NOT exclusively BIPoC.