Today I made my weekly appearance on FOX 13 Seattle’s Good Day Seattle to talk about the grand opening of AI House — a brand new AI startup incubator on Pier 70 right here on the Seattle Waterfront.

Now y’all know I love tech, but what really caught my attention about AI House is that it’s not just about launching cool startups. It’s about who gets to be in the room. Built in partnership with the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, the Washington State Department of Commerce, Ada Developers Academy, and AI2 Incubator, this space is all about inclusion, innovation, and opportunity.

During my segment, I talked about how Ada Developers Academy has helped over 1,300 women in the Seattle area land careers in tech and AI — not just jobs, but real careers that are changing lives. I also got to share my experience using Yoodli, which is basically an AI coach for public speaking. I tried it the other day and found out just how many filler words I use 😅 But hey, growth is growth!

What I really love is how AI House is making space for people who are usually left out of tech. I even mentioned something as simple as soap dispensers not working for folks with darker skin — that’s what happens when we’re not part of the design or testing process. Inclusion matters, not just for fairness, but for functionality.

You can catch the full segment on this weekend’s episode of Back2Besa — Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on FOX 13, Sunday at 10 a.m. on FOX 13+, or stream it anytime on the FOX Local app.

Seattle’s tech scene is evolving, and I’m here for it. Let’s make sure it includes everybody.