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Auriel Wright

Auriel Wright

Product Lead at Google DeepMind, committed to accessible AI

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San Francisco, California
Joined March 2025
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Summary

Auriel is a trailblazing Product Leader in AI, currently at Google DeepMind, where she focuses on making advanced AI models like Gemini accessible and impactful for a diverse user base. Her work extends to ensuring fairness in machine learning, notably through contributions to skin tone annotation research and the development of the Monk Skin Tone Scale within Google Research. x+2
She possesses a strong entrepreneurial background as the co-founder and CEO of StrattyX, a startup that aimed to democratize algorithmic trading with a mobile app. During her time at Harvard Innovation Labs, she led the development of a proprietary scripting language and successfully pitched StrattyX at TechCrunch Disrupt, demonstrating her ability to innovate and execute in competitive tech environments. strattyx+3
Auriel is a vocal advocate for diversity in tech and an inspiration for underrepresented groups. She has shared her experiences as a Black female technical founder and discusses the importance of addressing biases in the industry. Her involvement with the National Society of Black Engineers and her reflections on pathways to STEM careers underscore her commitment to fostering inclusivity and representation. medium+2
With a strong foundation in finance and technology, Auriel began her career as a Quantitative Trader at Goldman Sachs, where she was an early contributor to their cryptocurrency division. This experience provided her with unique insights into financial markets and technology's role in trading, which she later leveraged in her entrepreneurial ventures. cta+2

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Writing

Lessons of a Harvard StartUp Part 3: Product, Team, and Market should ALL FIT

October 1, 2019

An article reflecting on key lessons learned from her startup experience, particularly after pitching at TechCrunch Disrupt. Focuses on the importance of market timing, customer feedback, team cohesion, and storytelling for founders. Mentions StrattyX's public beta launch.

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Stop Wasting Time—How to Hack the NSBE Conference—2019 Edition

April 1, 2019

A blog post detailing strategies for maximizing benefits from the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) conference, focusing on job opportunities, networking, and impacting future generations. Auriel shares her experiences and insights as a Harvard Computer Science student and founder.

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Hobbies

Enjoys playing with her baby cousin, swimming, and vlogging. medium

Converses in fluent Mandarin Chinese. medium+1

Notes

CZCatherine Zhaosaid
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is the kind of person they'd trust to solve tough technical AI problems on extremely tight timelines.

Apr 27, 2026