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Product Manager & Investor, Airbnb

Dr. Theresa Johnson works on new Payments technology platforms to accelerate belonging at Airbnb.

On Payments she leads multiple cross-functional teams focused on core processing micro-services, blockchain and infusing generative AI to create delightful user experiences. Theresa joined Airbnb as a Data Scientist where she focused on supply growth and quality using natural language processing, image recognition and AI.

Dr. Theresa Johnson also invests in AI technology platforms and Payments infrastructure and cares deeply about advancing women in tech and startups.

Theresa has a BS in robotics and an MS and PhD in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from Stanford University.

Theresa recently moved from Bernal Heights, San Francisco to Oakland with her husband Brian, daughters Cora and Luna, and her rescued catahoula hound, Amelie and rescue bunnies Bill and Jessi. She enjoys being an Airbnb host in San Francisco.

Bio from: Data Universe 2024

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We're moving into uncharted territories of emerging technologies, poised to revolutionize data science. In this panel discussion, we'll unravel the mysteries of the technological fringes and explore their imminent impact on mainstream adoption.

Our panel of experts will discuss a future where these technologies are ubiquitous, and how to prepare for the transformative shifts in daily life and industry. Let's peer beyond the horizon, contemplating the dawn of a new era in data science and beyond.

At Airbnb Payments, integrating AI with blockchain can transform our services by enhancing transaction efficiency, security, and personalization. AI analyzes blockchain data, identifying potential financial anomalies and reconciling transactions immediately. 

It also optimizes blockchain operations, increasing transaction speed and reducing AWS usage.

Perhaps most importantly, AI also supports predictive analysis in for our users, creating more personalized experiences using blockchain's secure data. AI's analysis of individual preferences on blockchain enables personalized payments advice, such as how to price a listing or what payment methods to utilize. 

Overall, this integration leads to more efficient, secure, and tailored financial services, revolutionizing the industry with data-driven decision-making.