🎊 AI Spotlight: Rochi Cairo Presepi 🎊
- Jenny Kay Pollock
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
We’re excited to present Rochi Cairo Presepi, Sr Program Manager at INNOVIT as this week’s AI Spotlight.Â

Let’s dive into our interview with Rochi and see how she is using AI.
1. Share your AI origin story
While working at MercadoLibre, I witnessed the launch and implementation of ChatGPT and Copilot within data teams for early testing. At that moment, I realized we were on the brink of a major technological shift. However, I didn’t start using AI tools myself until my MBA, thanks to a friend who introduced me to them.
Initially, I was skeptical and even felt like I was ‘cheating’ when leveraging these tools. But as I explored their potential, I began to see AI not as a shortcut, but as an enabler—enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and transforming how we solve problems.
2. What three AI tools have been most game changing for you?Â
1. Perplexity – I'm not longer using Google Search. Perplexity became my go-to for quick and well-sourced resarch. 2. Notion AI – A game changer for organizing thoughts, summarizing notes, and to organize my agenda. It makes productivity effortless. 3. Grammarly – As a non-native English speaker, Grammarly helps me refine my writing, ensuring clarity and catching any mistakes in emails, and LinkedIn posts.
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3. If you were just starting your AI journey today where would you start?Â
I'd start with online training on the DeepLearning.AI website. It's a great resource for building a strong foundation in AI. Another important step is following AI influencers, as they often share valuable materials, insights, and updates on the latest AI tools.
Additionally, joining an AI-focused community, such as WOMEN x AI, can be incredibly beneficial.
I personally joined Women Defining AI last year, and through their training programs and supportive community, I challenged myself to read more, take additional courses, and deepen my AI knowledge. Getting involved in these networks can make a big difference in staying motivated and up to date with industry trends!Â
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4. Share the spotlight: Name 3+ women leading in AI we should all follow.Â
- Meri Nova (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meri-nova/) - Brooke Hopkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bnhop/) - Sandhya Simhan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyasimhan/) - Swagata Ashwani (https://www.linkedin.com/in/swagata-ashwani/)
5. As a woman in AI, what do you want our allies to know?Â
A lot of women hesitate to use AI tools because it can feel like "cheating" or just not "their thing." I’d love for our allies to encourage more women to try them out and show how helpful they can be. The truth is, companies are looking for people who know how to use AI, so getting comfortable with these tools is really important!
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