Reducing Human Risk: AI, Cybersecurity, DevOps & Coaching Founders with Elizabeth Lawler

The Future of Human-Centered Risk Reduction in Tech: AI, Cybersecurity, and Developer Empowerment | Hosted by Gary Fowler | Top Global Startups Join Elizabeth Lawler Founder and CEO of AppMap, in a powerful conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore how AI, security, and next-gen developer tools are reshaping the future of innovation. From her background as a scientist and healthcare data expert to founding multiple high-impact startups acquired by industry leaders, Elizabeth shares real-world insights on protecting humans—not just systems—in the age of intelligent software. Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ Why reducing human risk is the most overlooked priority in modern tech ✓ How AI is reshaping cybersecurity, DevOps, and developer workflows ✓ Lessons from founding Conjur (acquired by CyberArk) and scaling AppMap to hundreds of thousands of users ✓ The rise of code-level observability and why it matters today ✓ How founders can navigate burnout, complexity, and emotional load while building high-impact companies ✓ The future of secure AI-driven software development ✓ What it takes to innovate at the intersection of data, security, and human behavior Why This Matters: As AI accelerates development and automation, the biggest vulnerabilities are shifting from systems to people. AppMap is pioneering a new approach: empowering developers with real-time intelligence directly inside their tools, reducing errors, vulnerabilities, and risk before they happen. Elizabeth’s journey—from healthcare data science to cybersecurity, dev tools, and startup coaching—offers rare insight into what it truly takes to build safer, smarter, and more human-centered technology. 👤 Expert Background: • Founder & CEO of AppMap – next-generation code observability platform • Co-founder of Conjur – acquired by CyberArk • Former Chief Data Officer at Generation Health (acquired by CVS) • Scientist, programmer, and technology innovator with deep security expertise • Angel investor and mentor focused on helping founders balance innovation and human resilience • Advocate for safer software, smarter teams, and sustainable entrepreneurship 💡 Perfect For: Founders, cybersecurity leaders, DevOps engineers, AI innovators, CTOs, product builders, developer communities, and anyone focused on creating safer, more resilient technology ecosystems. Timely Topic: As AI reshapes how software is built, deployed, and secured, leaders like Elizabeth Lawler are defining the blueprint for human-centered innovation—where safety, intelligence, and developer empowerment converge. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #CyberSecurity #AIInnovation #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #FounderJourney #DeveloperTools #Observability #StartupLeadership #TechRisk #AppMap #ElizabethLawler #AIAndSecurity #DigitalTransformation #GaryFowler #TopGlobalStartups #GSDVentureStudios