Melissa Lafsky

She began her career as a writer by founding the Opinionistas blog, which focused on the dehumanizing aspects of working at large law firms.

She then entered digital journalism, writing for media brands like The Huffington Post and launching sites for Newsweek and The New York Times.

She spent a year as a contributor and then associate editor at The Huffington Post, where she wrote reported pieces, editorials and media commentary.

In March 2008 she left The Times to become the web editor at Discover magazine, where she wrote features and founded the science and politics blog Reality Base.

According to its website, the company provides advanced AI solutions for banks, fintechs and other lenders, "to reduce algorithmic bias for people of color, women, and other historically disadvantaged groups.