Sharing Stories of Leadership, Technology & Impact
Jasmine Motupalli is a sought-after speaker who brings a unique perspective shaped by combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading data teams at a Silicon Valley decacorn, teaching at West Point, and founding a mission-driven tech company. She speaks on human-AI collaboration, technology equity, leadership, diversity in STEM, and data-driven decision-making — always grounding her insights in lived experience and rigorous research.
Featured Speaking Engagements
DenAI Summit Founder Showcase (2025)
Featured speaker presenting The Data Love Co.'s vision for AI-powered social impact
Access Mode Limelight Winner (2025)
Recognized for outstanding entrepreneurial leadership and innovation
Bank of America Breakthrough Lab Showcase (2025)
Presented to investors and corporate leaders as a Breakthrough Lab company
Lawnside Historical Society Keynotes (2022–2023)
Keynote speaker at Scholarship Banquet and Veterans Day events
Podcast Appearances
Second Act Podcast
Episode 59: "Beyond Boundaries with Jasmine Motupalli" — The mindset, strategies, and lessons for fearless reinvention.
Oh Six Answers
Jasmine reminisces on the good, the bad, and the ugly of her military and professional journey — from instructor to commander to founder.
Vistage People Progressing
From combat leader to data entrepreneur — using technology to make sense of mountains of information.
BreakLine Arena
"Apex Origin Stories" — Mental models, diversity in high-performing teams, and the journey from West Point to tech.
Media & Press
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — #VeteranOfTheDay Feature: Profile of military service, hostage rescues in Iraq, and transition to tech
- World War I Centennial Commission — Jasmine reflects on being a Black woman officer in combat, inspired by Ida B. Wells
- West Point Center of History — Extended oral history interview covering West Point, combat deployment to Mosul, and beyond
- Colorado OEDIT — Featured as Minority Business Advisory Council member
- Daniels College of Business — Executive PhD Student Profile
Speaking Topics
Human-AI Collaboration
When should machines lead? Exploring the boundaries of trust, authority, and judgment in human-AI systems.
Bridging the Data Divide
How mission-driven organizations can access the same data advantages as the private sector.
Leadership Forged in Service
Leadership lessons forged in combat and refined in Silicon Valley, West Point, and the nonprofit sector.
AI, Equity & Administrative Burden
How technology can reduce — or inadvertently redistribute — barriers to public services.