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From the Heart of Silicon Valley, To Your World
What happens when the former Director of AI at Microsoft and Chief Data Scientist at IBM steps away from big tech to build her startup? This is just one of the powerful stories you’ll discover — exclusively with Rekonnekt in 2026.
Renata Farah
September 17, 2025
THE SHIFT
Inside The Mind
What will really change with AI?
Gabriela, a voice that inspires resilience and transformation.
2025 isn’t over yet, and we’re already shaping an extraordinary 2026 for you.
AI is one of the most talked-about topics today—full of hype, hope, and uncertainty. But what if you had the chance to go beyond the noise and sit down with someone who’s been at the very heart of it?
Someone you can interact with, ask real questions, and uncover what AI truly means for our lives and businesses.
Meet Gabriela de Queiroz — Former Director of AI at Microsoft, Chief Data Scientist, AI and Innovation at IBM, and above all, a brilliant Brazilian visionary who has reshaped the technology space with expertise, resilience, and diversity.
Her story is not just about titles, but about the human journey behind them: courage, reinvention, and the power of making change.
Because stories create transformation.
That’s what Rekonnekt’s Fireside Chats are all about — intimate, authentic conversations with inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives.
Together, we unlock lessons, insights, and connections you won’t find anywhere else.
🔗 Register your interest now and join us as Gabriela leads a 3-Episode Fireside Chat Series, starting January 2026.
She’s not only a global voice in AI, but also an esteemed member of our Rekonnekt community.
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A Final Note
NOTES FROM THE FOUNDER
"People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact, it's the other way around"
Here for a more connected world,
Where business meets adventure.
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