Women Building With AI: Female Founders and Tech Startups (Live from Venture Week Miami)

I sit down with Gazal Vakili (FutureSelf), Marian Bacol (Somarae), and Rebecca Krauthamer (QuSecure) during a packed live recording at Mindspace Wynwood during Miami Venture Week.For the one-year anniversary of How I AI, we recorded Women Building With AI live to spotlight 3 Florida female founders building in AI. From AI-powered wellness and identity simulation technology to next-generation cybersecurity protecting against AI and quantum threats, this conversation dives into what it really takes to build responsibly in the AI era. Topics CoveredBuilding and testing AI-powered products in the early stagesHow founders narrow down an MVP without feature overloadGrassroots distribution and community buildingBootstrapping vs venture capital fundraisingWhat founders should understand about AI security and quantum riskLessons learned from scaling teams and hiring early employeesFeatured GuestsGazal Vakili — Founder of FutureSelf A neuroscience-backed identity simulation platform helping users interact with their future self through AI-powered experiences.Marian Bacol — Founder of Somarae An AI-powered somatic wellness platform supporting nervous system regulation and emotional resilience through technology and community.Rebecca Krauthamer — Co-Founder & CEO of QuSecure A cybersecurity company building quantum-resistant encryption to protect enterprises and governments from emerging AI and quantum threats. Tools & Platforms MentionedAI & Creative Tools ElevenLabs – AI voice generation and cloning technology Lovable – AI-powered wellness and community support platform Gemini – generative AI assistant Veo – AI video and cinematic content toolStartup & Networking Connectd – platform connecting startups with advisors, fractional experts, and board roles  Two Bear Capital – early-stage VC firm investing in breakthrough techQuantum & Next-Gen Tech (context) IonQ – quantum computing company developing trapped-ion systems  Rigetti Computing – quantum computing hardware and cloud software provider  D-Wave Quantum – commercial quantum computing company (annealing systems)  Quantinuum – integrated quantum hardware/software company advancing quantum computing and cryptography tools  Quantum Australia – national initiative supporting quantum research and commercialization in Australia Thank you to our partners: Lovable, Mindspace Wynwood, Venture Week Miami, Law and Pixels, By Art ProductionsWatch the Live Video Replay on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCfjiUeH-DoReady to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPTBrooke Gramer hosts and moderates conversations at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology. She is available for live panel moderation, conference programming, and curated founder conversations.How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast.LinkedIn: Brooke GramerWebsite: TheAIMovementPodcast.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only, not legal, financial, medical, business, technical, or other professional advice. Guest views are their own. Information may change, and accuracy, safety, or results are not guaranteed. Verify information and consult a qualified professional before acting. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The AI Movement, Brooke Gramer, and EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC disclaim liability arising from reliance on this content.