EP 52: The AI CEO: Leadership, Governance & the AI Gold Rush

Sam sits down with Dr. Zahra Timsah — co-founder and CEO of Igentic AI and author of The AI CEO — for a direct conversation about what AI is actually doing to leadership. Dr. Timsah holds a PhD in biochemistry and an MBA in strategy, has led AI transformation at IQBia, Mass Mutual, and GSK, and has advised the FDA and US Senate on AI policy. She's also one of the clearest voices making the case that the AI era is a particular opportunity for women who know how to seize it.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
▪ What "The AI CEO" actually means — leadership when AI becomes part of every decision
▪ How the experience advantage has shifted: from knowing answers to asking the right questions
▪ Why the most experienced leaders often resist AI the most — and how to move past that
▪ AI as an equalizer for women: building ownership, visibility, and income — not just saving time
▪ The three human qualities companies are hiring executives for now: judgment, courage, and accountability
▪ One practical action for any leader who feels behind on AI — something you can do this week
▪ The next leadership frontier: AI that acts, not just advises — and what "collective intelligence" means in practice
GUEST BIO
Dr. Zahra Timsah is co-founder and CEO of Igentic AI and author of The AI CEO. She holds a PhD in biochemistry, an MBA in strategy, and an MSc, and has led AI transformation at IQVIA, Mass Mutual, and GSK. She has advised the FDA and the US Senate on AI policy, contributes to the World Economic Forum's AI governance work, and is an executive member of Chief. Igentic AI's Gini platform turns compliance from a brake into a business accelerator.
BOOK & GUEST LINKS
Dr. Zahra Timsah on LinkedIn
Igentic AI — igentic.ai
The AI CEO — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBXGXT16?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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