Katrine Bach | On inclusion and representation in AI, and the blind adoption of norms | Episode #83

In this episode, Lasse Rindom speaks with Katrine Bach - co-founder of Connected Women in AI - about why the real challenge in AI isn’t the tech itself, but how fast our systems entrench around whoever shows up first. Their conversation cuts through talk of values and hype, and asks what it really takes to build representative, inclusive, and effective AI adoption at scale. Why AI isn’t a specialist tool anymore - and why that changes who should be in the room The early adoption trap: how default practices quietly harden into systems, often without reflection Representation as strategy - and how a more diverse talent pool improves both innovation and adoption Why the gender gap in AI use and education is not about competence, but confidence - and how community changes that How learning profiles, systemic structures, and invisible assumptions still shape who feels entitled to work with AI This episode challenges the idea that “progress” is neutral - and insists we act now, before habit becomes excluding infrastructure. Do you want to know more about Katrine Bach? Katrine Bach is the CEO and founder of Expansion Partners, a consulting firm that helps leaders and entrepreneurs turn AI’s potential into tangible business growth and responsible innovation. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Connected Women in AI, an organisation that in just one year has brought together more than 5,500 women with the aim of creating equal access to AI skills, career development, and professional networks. For Katrine, diversity is not only about innovation, but about unlocking the full talent pool and thereby strengthening Denmark’s competitiveness at a time when AI is reshaping both the labour market and value creation. Under her leadership, the network is now launching a new digital platform designed to make AI learning and community accessible to even more people, helping ensure that Denmark maintains a strong position in the global AI landscape. With more than 25 years of international experience in the global pharma and technology industries, Katrine combines strategic insight, business acumen, and a passion for responsible technology. She is a prominent voice in the debate on how Denmark can maintain its competitive edge in the AI era through diversity, innovation, and bold leadership.