Hi, I'm Deana Brown - Co-Founder & CEO at Talawa.ai
I'm driven by making AI accessible to entrepreneurs and CPG brands through Talawa.ai. My passion is connecting technology with real-world impact, and I thrive on building innovative solutions and mentoring the next generation of founders.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded Google's first generative AI product team for SMBs, contributing to 'Order with Google'.
Co-founded Talawa.ai to democratize AI for entrepreneurs and CPG brands, and teaches at Carnegie Mellon.
Can help others by offering guidance on building generative AI products and mentoring tech startups.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Research & Engineering
Early career internships at Intel and Lockheed Martin provided a strong foundation in user experience research and software engineering.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ UX Research
✦ Internships
Product Leadership at Google
Grew into a product leadership role at Google, establishing their first generative AI product team for SMBs and contributing to key product launches.
✦ Product Management
✦ Generative AI
Entrepreneurship & Academia
Transitioned to founding Talawa.ai, an AI startup, and concurrently serves as an adjunct professor, blending practical innovation with academic insight.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Startup CEO
✦ Adjunct Professor
Philanthropic Leadership
Established and leads the Azarae Foundation, focusing on educational advancement in the Caribbean through diaspora contributions.
✦ Non-Profit Leadership
✦ Social Impact
✦ Caribbean Focus
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Generative AI for Business
Launched Google's first generative AI product team for SMBs.
✦ Developed AI solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.
✦ Contributed to major products like 'Order with Google'.
✦ Spearheaded early-stage AI product strategy.
Global Entrepreneurship Catalyst
Empowering startups and communities worldwide.
✦ Mentored over 150 startups across four continents.
✦ Founded Talawa.ai to provide accessible AI branding.
✦ Bridging technology gaps for entrepreneurs.
Social Impact through Technology
Leveraging expertise for community advancement.
✦ Founded the Azarae Foundation for Caribbean education.
✦ Distributed over $250,000 to support children's education.
✦ Applying tech and leadership for social good.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking collaborators for Talawa.ai to expand accessible AI solutions.
✦ Looking to connect with innovative leaders in AI and CPG sectors.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor emerging tech entrepreneurs globally.
I can help with
✦ Offer guidance on building generative AI products for businesses.
✦ Provide mentorship for startups in the tech and CPG space.
✦ Share insights on scaling global tech initiatives and non-profits.
I would love your help on
✦ Connections to potential investors for Talawa.ai's next funding round.
✦ Partnerships with organizations focused on AI for small businesses.
✦ Introductions to educational institutions in the Caribbean for Azarae Foundation.