LaVonne Roberts is a technology journalist, author, keynote speaker, and AI industry leader experienced in shaping emerging technologies. As CEO of The Scott-Morgan Foundation USA, she spearheads AI-powered assistive technology initiatives with industry leaders like Lenovo, ElevenLabs, and D-ID to restore independence to people with severe disabilities. Under her leadership, the foundation is building the world's first open, technology-agnostic platform that integrates revolutionary AI technologies - from voice synthesis to hyper-realistic avatars - creating a universal framework that makes advanced assistive technology accessible to the millions worldwide who need it.

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A recognized authority in artificial intelligence, LaVonne leverages her background in technology investment and innovation to advance cutting-edge solutions. Her insights into AI and emerging technologies are enriched by her participation in prestigious scientific gatherings, including the Heidelberg and Lindau Laureate Forums, where she engages with Nobel laureates, Turning prize winners, and leading researchers to explore how breakthrough innovations can transform lives. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and moderator at major industry events worldwide, recently chairing The AI Summit New York and speaking at the Zero Project Conference, a UN-supported platform advancing solutions for persons with disabilities.

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Her deep technological expertise stems from a career at the forefront of digital transformation. As an early pioneer of Web 1.0, she played a key role in the formation of XOOM (XMCM), which became one of the world's top 10 websites before merging with NBC Internet, and later co-founded F-1 Ventures while partnering in a hedge fund focused on emerging technologies. Drawing on her experience scaling one of the world's top 10 websites and managing technology investments, she orchestrates unprecedented collaborations between tech giants and innovative startups, breaking down silos to create universal standards that democratize access to life-changing AI solutions.

LaVonne crafts in-depth features about visionary individuals who transcend traditional boundaries by taking groundbreaking, interdisciplinary approaches to our world's most significant challenges. Her writing explores how AI and language models (LLMs) are transforming healthcare (Oncology Express), impacting industries (Forbes), healthcare, and health equity (TIME Magazine). As a contributing writer for Forbes 30 Under 30, she identifies and reports on emerging technology leaders creating social impact.

 

LaVonne is the author of "Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Case Studies and Perspectives," which explores the intersection of VR and AI in transforming patient care. Her feature on Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, "The World's First Cyborg" garnered international attention and led to her current leadership role advancing assistive technology innovation.

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Today, she combines her technology expertise and storytelling skills to advocate for responsible AI development and inclusive innovation through global speaking engagements and international panel leadership. She holds an MFA in Creative Non-fiction from The New School and a Written Arts degree from Bard College. Through her writing, speaking, and leadership, LaVonne ensures emerging technologies serve humanity's needs while advancing AI-powered solutions that scale globally for meaningful societal impact.