95. Katie Calhoun | From Forbes to Getty Images to Founder: AI, Bias & Human Connection

In this episode, Klara Jagosova speaks with Katie Calhoun, Founder and CEO of Two-Bridge Growth Insights and Managing Partner at ResonateLab, where she helps organizations use generative AI to facilitate human connections rather than replace them.Katie's journey begins not in a boardroom but behind a camera lens. With a BFA from Cornell, she started as a photo editor and writer, worked her way up at Forbes, then deliberately walked away to learn the one discipline she hadn't yet mastered, sales, at Hearst. That decision led her to nearly 18 years at Getty Images, where she led a team of 110+ people, drove over $300M in annual revenue, helped take the company public, and played a key role in launching Generative AI by Getty Images.The conversation explores:Why AI can't replace human instinct, storytelling, or genuine connectionThe AI bias problem: how generative models "reduce to the mean" and quietly erase diversityThe Getty Images playbook: launching generative AI without losing the creative soulBuilding #ShowUs, Disrupt Aging, and the LeanIn Collection to challenge visual stereotypes across 170+ countriesLessons from Cannes Lions on moving from AI hype to intentional adoptionAdvice for women on negotiation, leadership, and using your voiceWhether you're a marketer, a founder, or someone navigating your own reinvention, Katie's journey is a masterclass in following curiosity, learning your gaps, and staying rooted in human insight in an increasingly automated world.Send us Fan MailLEORÊVER COMPRESSION AND ACTIVEWEARGet 10% off Loerêver Balanced Compression and Activewear to elevate your confidence and performance8 EIGHT SLEEPSave $200 on 8Sleep and get better quality and deeper sleep with automatic temperature adjustmentDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.This content is also available in a video version on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who may enjoy it as well, and consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can also submit your feedback directly on my website. Follow @GrandSlamJourney on Instagram, Facebook,  Twitter, and join the  LinkedIn community.