Laura Richards: Bringing Big Ideas to Life & Navigating the AI Revolution

🎙 In this episode of Geordie Pride: Voices from the North East, we're joined by the brilliant Laura Richards - AI strategist, innovation expert, keynote speaker, and proud Northerner who's helping shape the future of tech with people and purpose at the heart of it.  Born in the North East and now making waves across the UK and beyond, Laura shares her inspiring journey from learning to build AI apps during maternity leave with twins(!) to becoming a sought-after voice in ethical innovation. With deep roots in the region and a passion for inclusive technology, Laura brings sharp insight and plenty of laughs to our conversation.  We dive into:  🧠 Laura's journey into AI and why she believes innovation must be human-led and what the future of tech could look like when it puts people first.  🏙️ What makes the North East such a powerful place for innovation, creativity, and connection and how it can be improved  📣 Her passion for making technology more accessible, inclusive and locally driven  This one's packed with brainpower, heart, and a reminder that the future can be bright, human, and Geordie-powered. 🌟  🎧 Tune in and don't forget to follow Geordie Pride for more voices from the North East!    LAURA'S BIO: Laura Richards is an AI strategist and innovation expert who works at the intersection of emerging tech, policy, and community impact. She founded the North East Social Tech Fund, teaches at Newcastle University, and is a leading advocate for responsible, people-first AI. She's also host of The Idea Junkies Podcast and mum to twins.     🔗 USEFUL LINKS:  🌐 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurarichardsfcipr  📬 Join the waitlist for Laura's upcoming AI course: ideajunkies.co.uk/#chatgptwaitlist    🌍 More from Geordie Pride:   🎧 Website: www.geordiepride.co.uk   📺 YouTube: Geordie Pride Channel   📸 Instagram: @geordiepride   💌 Apply to be a guest or sponsor an episode: geordiepride.co.uk/apply   📮 Want a shoutout? Tell us what you love about the North East: [email protected]