Heather is on the founding team of the AI Foundation and leads the AI Foundation Nonprofit. Heather began her career at the age of 14 when she became the youngest franchise owner of the Las Vegas bakery chain, Wetzel’s Pretzels. Early in her career she focused on social entrepreneurship through her work with Microfinance in Haiti and ESL in Asia. Heather’s focus is disrupting old tech, empowering women in technology and AI, and inspiring young entrepreneurs.