From Being “The Only” to Building for Everyone: Jenny Kay Pollock’s Story

A Community Builder at the Frontlines of AI

For more than a decade in Silicon Valley, Jenny Kay Pollock navigated the tech world. Many times as “the only” the only woman in the room, the only one without a technical background, the only voice with her perspective.

Today, as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of WOMEN x AI, Jenny and Reut are changing that narrative. Captured by Natasha Renée for the Featured Founders series, Jenny shares her journey from scrappy startup roles to building a global community designed to put women at the center of AI.

Breaking into AI Without a CS Degree

Jenny’s path into tech and AI was unconventional. Like her, your path doesn't need to include a Computer Science degree.

“You don’t need to know what an LLM is to get started. You just need to know what problem you want to solve — and find a tool that helps you do it.”

She brings this practical mindset to WOMEN x AI, showing women how to integrate AI into their workflows, no coding required.

From “The Only” to Building for Everyone

Jenny knows firsthand the cost of being overlooked. From speaking up and not being heard to watching her ideas taken by others, she’s experienced what exclusion feels like.

“When you’re the only one at the table, it’s easy to feel invisible. But when we build community, no one has to go through it alone.”

This ethos powers WOMEN x AI: a collective that doesn’t just teach AI, but actively redistributes visibility and opportunity.

Scaling with Purpose, Not Burnout

Jenny is transparent about the challenges of scaling a mission-driven startup. Her solution? Automation.

“Look for the task you hate doing every week. That’s where AI can help. For me, it was formatting blog submissions. Now I use a free Chrome tool called Autocrat, and it saves hours.”

Her lesson: automation isn’t about replacing work, it’s about creating capacity for what matters most. Check out our AI Spotlight series that is powered by the Autocrat automation.

Why Community Learning is the Secret

No single person can keep up with AI’s pace — and Jenny doesn’t try.

“I can’t keep up, and I do this all day. But in community, we share what’s working. That’s how you supercharge your learning.”

This philosophy drives WOMEN x AI’s #WxAISocialSaturday, a casual weekly LinkedIn exchange where women trade tips, tools, and encouragement.

Her Deeper Why

For Jenny, representation in AI is a matter of urgency.

“If AI is only built by a small group of people, it won’t serve all of us. We have a chance to do it differently this time — but only if diverse voices are at the table.”

🎥 Watch: Jenny Kay Pollock on Inclusive AI, Burnout, and Community-First Tech Captured by Natasha Renée as part of the Featured Founders series

From One Voice to Many

Jenny’s story is about transformation from being “the only” to ensuring women everywhere have space to lead. Her work reminds us that representation isn’t optional in AI it’s essential.

“We all benefit when everyone gets a seat at the table.”

Check out the other amazing founders Natasha has interviewed. Ready to grow alongside women like Jenny? Become a WOMEN x AI member to learn AI in community.