AI & Humanity: Building Systems Worth Believing In - Light Dao Salon (NYC)
Join Light DAO for an intimate evening at the intersection of technology and trust. In a moment when AI is accelerating everything, we pause to ask: What are we building, and who is it for?
This salon will feature a fireside conversation with three visionary leaders using AI not just to automate, but to elevate:
Featured Speakers
Heidi Hysell – Chief Intelligence Officer, FUTURE Architect of intelligent ecosystems and leadership strategies for a regenerative future. Founder @ Productified Serial Operator & Community Builder Launched 30+ Products | 3 Exits | Former Techstars & VC Scout | Passionate Advocate for Inclusive Innovation
Stela Lupushor – Champion of human-centered analytics and organizational transformation. Founder & Chief-Reframer @ Reframe.Work Future of Work Strategist | Fortune 100 Advisor | Workplace Innovator | Author: Humans at Work, Humanizing Human Capital | Redesigning Work with Empathy & AI
Doug Lessing – Founder, HumanKind AI & Phin | Builder of purpose-driven companies that embed trust, social impact, and AI literacy into their core | Tech for Good Entrepreneur | 100+ Companies Using Phin for Impact | B Corp & ESG Culture Leader | Champion of Conscious Business Practices
Topics for Discussion:
What does humane intelligence look like in practice and why is it our edge?
How can AI systems be designed for inclusion, trust, and long-term wellbeing?
What should founders, funders, and operators be paying attention to, but aren’t?
Where are the real risks, and regenerative opportunities—as we scale?
Whether you're building the future of work, investing in responsible tech, or exploring your own relationship with AI, this is a space to gather, question, and co-create.
Space is limited. RSVP required.
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SALON AGENDA:
6:30-7:00pm - Welcome and snacks served
7:00-7:15pm - Introductions
7:15-7:45pm - Group connection experience
7:45-8:30pm - Fireside chat
8:30-8:45pm - Q&A
8:45-9:00pm - Business connect
9:00-9:30pm - Deepen Connections
VENUE DETAILS: The gathering is inside a Gallery in Chelsea, Manhattan. The exact address will be sent to confirmed guests.
DRESS: We encourage authentic self-expression!
GUEST POLICY: We are a members only (known as Dao Owners) community. All Dao Guests must be approved and can receive one in-person gathering for free. Dao Guests are eligible to become a Dao Owner Member. Otherwise, one must become a Dao Owner to continue attending gatherings. Please note that invitations are not a guarantee for entry, and we invite you to thoroughly answer the approval questions. Friends or +1s must RSVP individually. Unapproved show-ups will not be granted entry.
JOIN US: Light Dao is a fast-growing trusted global community of over 3,500 conscious investors and entrepreneurs with curated in-person and online gatherings and experiences, having hosted in 16 cities across North and South America, Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Our heartfelt mission is to bring abundance for all by expanding the collective consciousness, enlightening society, and empowering values-aligned relationships. Together, we co-create a thriving regenerative future for humanity. We are excited to welcome you to our global community! http://wearelight.one/